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 challenges related to multilingual European localization as the reason for this decision.
Cancellation of Omori's Physical Release
The announcement, made via Twitter (X), has left many fans disappointed. While the publisher offered no further details beyond the initial statement regarding localization difficulties, a history of delays contributed to the ultimate cancellation.
Initially slated for a March 2023 release, the physical version was repeatedly postponed, first to December 2023, then to March 2024, and finally to January 2025. Pre-orders through retailers like Amazon were subsequently canceled. This string of setbacks ultimately led to the cancellation of the European physical release.
This is particularly disheartening for European fans as it prevents 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, a critically acclaimed RPG, follows Sunny, a young boy grappling with the aftermath of a traumatic event. The game seamlessly blends reality and Sunny's dream world, where he embodies the persona of Omori. 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.
