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gaming-industry1 month ago•17 min saved

Player-Powered Scores: Ori Creator Unveils a New Review Aggregator

Thomas Mahler, lead developer of Moon Studios and director of No Rest for the Wicked, launched VideoGamesCritic, a score-aggregating site that weighs two-thirds of scores from players (via Steam reviews) and uses trust-based math to downweight critics and reflect game updates over time, claiming to reveal how players actually feel; critics argue the method exposes Mahler’s biases and simply shifts the bias from critics to players.

via Kotaku|

#gaming-industry #moon-studios #no-rest-for-the-wicked

gaming1 month ago•5 min saved

No Rest for the Wicked slips to 2027, with beta and founder perks for early buyers

Moon Studios’ action RPG No Rest for the Wicked is postponed from October to March 2027 to improve performance and polish. An open beta is planned for December, and anyone who buys the game before January 2027 will receive in‑game founders rewards. PlayStation pre-orders open in January, giving PS players around two months to earn the same rewards.

via Eurogamer.net|

#beta #delay #founders-rewards

gaming1 month ago•7 min saved

Moon Studios Delays No Rest for the Wicked's 1.0 to March 2027

Moon Studios has postponed the 1.0 release of No Rest for the Wicked from its planned October window to March 2027 after extensive playtesting showed the game isn’t quite ready, with the team citing needs to further polish gameplay, performance, and the class system. A final closed beta is planned for December, Early Access Founder’s Pack purchases have been extended to January 1, 2027, and PS5/PC will launch first with Xbox Series X/S and Switch 2 to follow on unconfirmed dates.

via Game Informer|

#delay #gaming #launch-date

gaming4 months ago•2 min saved

Switch 2 version of No Rest for the Wicked delayed for deeper optimization

Moon Studios says No Rest for the Wicked will launch on PC and PS5 in October, with Xbox Series S and Switch 2 versions arriving later after deeper optimizations to meet the memory constraints; the team emphasizes they won’t ship a low-quality port and all current platforms will get the game.

via Nintendo Everything|

#gaming #memory-budget #moon-studios

games4 months ago•15 min saved

Wicked Xbox Port Delayed by Series S Memory Constraints

Moon Studios’ No Rest for the Wicked is delayed for Xbox while the team prioritizes heavy optimization for Series S memory (8GB); a PS5 release is still planned for October, with Switch 2 and Series S specs requiring more work. The studio cites parity rules and memory limits as the main blockers, notes there’s no exclusivity deal, and aims to ship a solid port for console players after extensive optimization.

via Kotaku|

#games #moon-studios #no-rest-for-the-wicked

technology4 months ago•6 min saved

Series S bottleneck delays No Rest for the Wicked on Xbox

Moon Studios says No Rest for the Wicked won’t hit Xbox until after its PS5 launch because optimizing for Xbox Series S has been rough, with the studio planning to ship on all platforms eventually but not simultaneously, citing resource demands and market conditions.

via TrueAchievements|

#moon-studios #no-rest-for-the-wicked #release-delay

gaming5 months ago•9 min saved

Moon Studios Teases PS5 Arrival for No Rest for the Wicked as 1.0 Nears

Moon Studios’ grim action RPG No Rest for the Wicked has been in PC early access for two years, has sold around 1.7 million copies, and the developer says a 1.0 launch is in the works with an upcoming PS5 release teased, though no concrete timeframe is given.

via Push Square|

#early-access #gaming #moon-studios

gaming8 months ago•31 min saved

No Rest for the Wicked to Jump to $60 at 1.0 After Early Access

Moon Studios says No Rest for the Wicked will cost $60 when Version 1.0 leaves Steam Early Access, with the game currently on a 40% off sale (about $23.99). Creative Director Thomas Mahler explains the price hike reflects a premium-title price and that early supporters deserve extra love, contrasting his approach with Baldur's Gate 3's Early Access pricing.

via Insider Gaming|

#baldurs-gate-3 #early-access #gaming

games8 months ago•14 min saved

Moon Studios’ Soulslike No Rest for the Wicked Set to Price at $60 on 1.0

Moon Studios’ No Rest for the Wicked added co-op in its Together update and rode a brief free-to-play weekend surge on Steam; it’s currently 40% off but will jump to $60 at 1.0, aiming to match Baldur’s Gate 3’s final price, with a PS5 release planned after 1.0 but no timeline yet.

via Kotaku|

#co-op-update #early-access-pricing #games

games9 months ago•1 min saved

No Rest for the Wicked to Launch Co-op Update on January 22, 2026

Moon Studios will release the 'Together' cooperative multiplayer update for the early access version of 'No Rest for the Wicked' on January 22, 2026, with an open beta available now until December 22, featuring cooperative combat, shared resources, and more for up to four players.

via Gematsu|

#beta-test #cooperative-gameplay #early-access

technology1 year ago•2 min saved

Ori Developer Indicates 'No Rest for the Wicked' May Skip Xbox Launch Due to Market Conditions

Moon Studios has indicated that their upcoming action-RPG Soulslike, No Rest for the Wicked, will likely be released on PlayStation 5 first due to current market conditions, with Xbox support possibly coming later. The decision is influenced by the higher sales and market share of PS5 compared to Xbox, despite the studio's history with Xbox and the size of their team. The game will eventually be available on all platforms, but not simultaneously.

via kotaku.com|

#console-release #moon-studios #no-rest-for-the-wicked

gaming1 year ago•2 min saved

No Rest for The Wicked May Delay Xbox Release Amid Market Conditions

Moon Studios' game No Rest for the Wicked may delay its Xbox release due to current market conditions, with the CEO indicating it might initially launch on PS5 and Switch 2, but an Xbox version is still planned for the future.

via Pure Xbox|

#gaming #market-conditions #moon-studios

gaming2 years ago•2 min saved

"Former Blizzard President Praises Ori Devs' No Rest For The Wicked as ARPG Genre Game-Changer"

No Rest for the Wicked, an action-RPG from Moon Studios, is now available in early access on Steam, offering the first act and side content for $32 at Fanatical or $31.31 at Green Man Gaming for XP members, with a free game included for orders over $30. The game, inspired by Diablo and Dark Souls, features a dark fantasy top-down approach and hand-drawn visuals. Early access players will receive exclusive rewards and access to future updates, with the final version set to include online co-op and competitive modes, a full story campaign, and more content on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S.

via GameSpot|

#action-rpg #early-access #gaming

gaming2 years ago•3 min saved

"Former Blizzard President Praises New ARPG as the Future of the Genre"

Former Blizzard president Mike Ybarra praises Moon Studios' new action RPG, No Rest for the Wicked, for its bold direction and believes it represents where the ARPG genre needs to go to stay relevant. The game, now available in Steam Early Access, combines classic ARPG with a Soulslike flavor and aims to reinvent the genre. Despite some initial mixed reviews citing performance issues and complaints about the gear durability system, the game is expected to see improvements over time.

via Gamesradar|

#arpg #diablo #gaming

gaming2 years ago•2 min saved

"Ori Devs Address Performance Issues and Progression Loss in No Rest for the Wicked"

Moon Studios is actively addressing performance issues and progression loss bugs in their newly released game, No Rest For The Wicked, which has received mixed reviews on Steam due to various design quibbles. The developer has acknowledged the problems and is working on fixes, including addressing performance hitches, adding keybinding options, and implementing a system to address unexpected progression loss. Despite the issues, the game's solid parry mechanics and the developer's track record with the Ori games suggest that it will likely improve over time in early access.

via Rock Paper Shotgun|

#early-access #gaming #moon-studios