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.
Cancellation of Omori's Physical Release
The decision follows a series of delays. Initially slated for a March 2023 release, the physical version was postponed to December 2023, then March 2024, and finally January 2025. Pre-orders through retailers like Amazon were subsequently canceled. While Meridiem Games offered limited details regarding the technical issues, the cumulative delays ultimately led to the cancellation.
This news is a significant disappointment for European fans, as it prevents the official release of a Spanish and other European language versions. While digital versions remain accessible, European players seeking a physical copy will need to import a US version.
Omori, an RPG centered around Sunny, a young boy grappling with trauma, seamlessly blends reality and a surreal dream world where he becomes Omori. Initially released on PC in December 2020, the game expanded to Switch, PS4, and Xbox in 2022. However, the Xbox version was subsequently removed due to a past issue involving an inappropriate T-shirt design sold by OMOCAT.
