Thomas Maher, the head of Moon Studios, took to X (formerly Twitter) to unequivocally state, "I can confirm that the Ori 3 rumors are nonsense." He added that the team is diligently working on the action‑RPG No Rest for the Wicked.

The rumors appeared to stem from a post on Resetera, which quickly spread across social media platforms. Maher clarified that there is no truth behind any of the speculation.

The official 1.0 release window trailer for No Rest for the Wicked was showcased at State of Play 2026, confirming an October 2024 early‑access launch and a full 1.0 release slated for October this year.

Maher also shared that he recently hosted composer Gareth Coker for dinner in Vienna while Coker was recording the game's soundtrack. Coker reportedly said, "It's time," hinting at the possibility of another Ori project in the future.

Ori and the Will of the Wisps, released in 2020 as a direct sequel to 2017's Ori and the Blind Forest, launched with several technical issues. Since then, the series has arrived on Nintendo Switch but remains unavailable on PS5.

A 2022 report labeled Moon Studios as a toxic workplace during the Ori series development, a claim Maher and co‑lead Korol have denied. Since then, the studio has concentrated exclusively on No Rest for the Wicked, which entered early access in 2024 and has earned strong Steam review scores after continuous updates.

Why This Matters

BozokMedia analysis shows that swift debunking of rumors helps maintain fan confidence and protects the developer's credibility, especially when anticipation for an upcoming release is high.

Industry analyst Anita Sharma noted, "Clear communication from developers builds trust for future projects."

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there any official announcement for Ori 3? No, Thomas Maher has explicitly stated that no such project exists.

When will No Rest for the Wicked be released? The full 1.0 version is scheduled for October this year on PC and PS5.