Overview
- Over the weekend several industry insiders, led by leaker NateTheHate and a ResetEra poster, claimed Xbox is preparing a new Ori game and that a third‑party studio may be handling development.
- Thomas Mahler, Moon Studios’ CEO, wrote on X on Monday that the Ori 3 rumours are “nonsense” and that he has not heard anything about such a project.
- One ResetEra user specifically named Saber Interactive as the alleged developer, but that attribution and the wider leak have not been confirmed by Microsoft or Xbox.
- Reporters note Microsoft owns the Ori IP and could commission another studio, while Mahler said Moon Studios has discussed trying to buy the IP back to protect the series’ creative stewardship.
- Gamescom Opening Night Live has been suggested as a possible reveal venue but no official announcement exists, so confirmation from Xbox will be the key next development to watch.