Omori Digital Release Only for Europe

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.

Delays Leading to Cancellation

The physical release faced a series of setbacks. Initially slated for March 2023, the release was postponed to December 2023, then March 2024, and finally to January 2025. These repeated delays ultimately led to the cancellation, leaving pre-order customers disappointed. While Meridiem Games offered little further explanation beyond the initial announcement on Twitter (X), the repeated postponements suggest significant hurdles in the localization process.

The cancellation is particularly disheartening for European fans, as it prevents the official release of the game in Spanish and other European languages. While a US import remains an option for those seeking a physical copy, this workaround is less convenient and potentially more expensive.

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 adopts the persona of 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 an unrelated issue involving merchandise from the game's developer, OMOCAT.