Meridiem Games, Omori's European publisher, has unfortunately cancelled the game's physical release across Europe. This news has left many fans disappointed, prompting questions and concerns. Let's delve into the details surrounding this cancellation.
Omori's Cancelled Switch and PS4 Physical Release
A String of Delays Leading to Cancellation
Meridiem Games announced the cancellation via Twitter (X), citing technical challenges related to multilingual European localization as the reason. While a Twitter (X) user inquired about the specifics of these localization problems, the publisher declined to provide further details beyond the initial statement.
Fans have pointed out a history of delays. Initially listed for a March 2023 European release on Amazon and other retailers, the physical release was first pushed back to December 2023, then to March 2024, and finally to January 2025. Pre-orders were subsequently cancelled, culminating in the final announcement of the cancellation.
This cancellation is a significant setback for European fans, especially given that it would have marked the first official release of the game in Spanish and other European languages. While the game remains available digitally, European players now face the necessity of importing a US copy to obtain a physical version.
Omori is a critically acclaimed RPG following Sunny, a young boy grappling with the aftermath of a traumatic event. The game seamlessly blends the real world with Sunny's dream world, where he adopts the persona of Omori. Initially launched on PC in December 2020, Omori expanded to the Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and Xbox platforms in 2022. It's worth noting that the Xbox version was subsequently removed due to an inappropriate T-shirt design sold on OMOCAT's website in 2013.
