Omori Physical Release Scrapped for Europe (Switch, PS4)

Meridiem Games, Omori's European publisher, has announced the cancellation of the game's physical release for Nintendo Switch and PS4 in Europe. The publisher cited technical difficulties related to multilingual European localization as the reason for the cancellation.

Delays Leading to Cancellation

The physical release faced a series of unfortunate delays. Initially slated for March 2023, it was postponed to December 2023, then March 2024, and finally to January 2025. These repeated setbacks ultimately led to the cancellation. While the publisher offered limited explanation regarding the specific localization challenges, the impact on pre-orders is significant. Customers who pre-ordered through retailers like Amazon received notifications of further delays before the final cancellation announcement.

This news is undoubtedly disappointing for European fans, particularly as it prevented the official release of the game in Spanish and other European languages. While digital versions remain accessible, obtaining a physical copy now requires importing a US version.

Omori, an RPG centered around Sunny, a young boy grappling with the aftermath of a traumatic event, blends real-world and dream-world narratives. Initially launched on PC in December 2020, the game expanded to Switch, PS4, and Xbox in 2022. However, the Xbox version was subsequently removed due to an inappropriate T-shirt design previously sold by OMOCAT.