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Rumours of a third Ori game are "nonsense" confirms series creator, as work on No Rest for the Wicked continues in earnest
Thomas Maher, creator of the Ori franchise, quashed rumors regarding a third game in the series, emphasizing that the development team at Moon Studios is concentrating on their new project, No Rest for the Wicked. The rumors originated on social media, but Maher confirmed that there is no credible information supporting them. The last title in the Ori series was launched in 2020, and the studio's leadership is fully committed to delivering a high-quality experience with No Rest for the Wicked, which has faced its own challenges since its Early Access debut.
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Published 24 Aug 2026, 10:50 UTC2 min read
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Summary
TL;DR
- Thomas Maher denies rumors of Ori 3 being in development.
- Focus remains on the action-RPG No Rest for the Wicked.
- No Rest for the Wicked launched in Early Access in 2024.
- The Ori series last entry released in 2020.
- The upcoming game is set to fully release on PC and PS5 in October.
Interesting facts
- Gareth Coker, the composer for the Ori series, inquired about a potential Ori 3.
- Rumors about Ori 3 began from social media posts and discussions.
- Moon Studios is addressing past mismanagement claims according to a 2022 report.