A Third Ori Game Could Be Coming, But The Series’ Creator Doesn’t Believe It

Ahead of Opening Night Live at Gamescom, rumors have began swirling regarding a potentially surprising sequel announcement for a Microsoft series, with indications that this could be for a new entry in the Ori series. According to its creator, however, that might not be the case. A new entry in the Ori series, which this far includes Ori and the Blind Forest and its sequel, Ori and the Will of the Wisps, was originally hinted at by leaker NateTheHate, after some suggestions that Microsoft was preparing to announce a sequel to a dormant franchise. NateTheHate, who correctly reported on both the Star Fox and The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remakes, initially suggested than an announcement would take place at Gamescom, but has since stated that this will no longer be the case. The existence of a third Ori game would be news to Thomas Mahler, CEO of Moon Studios and director on both previous Ori titles. Responding to questions on X, Mahler said that he was aware of the rumors of a third Ori title and reiterated that he hadn't heard anything about it. "I think after having put billions into 343 to handle Halo and not being able to recapture the old magic, I’d guess that by now MS …