Meridiem Games, Omori's European publisher, has announced the cancellation of the game's physical release for Switch and PS4 in Europe. This decision, attributed to technical issues with multilingual localization, has left many fans disheartened.
Omori's European Physical Release Cancelled
A String of Delays Leads to Cancellation
Meridiem Games' Twitter (X) announcement cited technical difficulties with the game's European multilingual localization as the reason for the cancellation. While a user inquired about the specifics of these difficulties, the publisher declined to provide further details beyond the initial statement.
Fans point to a history of delays. Initial listings showed a March 2023 release, which was pushed back to December 2023, then March 2024, and finally to January 2025. Pre-orders through retailers like Amazon ultimately resulted in cancellation notices. This series of setbacks culminated in the recent announcement.
The cancellation is a significant blow to fans, particularly those eager to experience Omori officially localized into Spanish and other European languages. While the game remains available digitally, European players seeking a physical copy will need to import a US version.
Omori is a critically acclaimed RPG centered on Sunny, a young boy grappling with the aftermath of a traumatic event. The game seamlessly blends reality and Sunny's dream world, where he adopts the persona of Omori. Originally released on PC in December 2020, Omori expanded to Switch, PS4, and Xbox in 2022. However, the Xbox release was later removed due to an unrelated issue involving an older, inappropriate T-shirt design sold by OMOCAT.
