A Familiar Leaker Returns With a Big Xbox Claim
Just when you thought the Ocarina of Time leak saga was over, the mysterious figure behind it has resurfaced — and this time the target is Xbox. According to a report by GamesRadar, the same leaker who dumped a trove of never-before-seen The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time development material online is now claiming that Microsoft is quietly working on a brand-new Ori game.
For those out of the loop, the Ocarina of Time leak sent shockwaves through the gaming preservation community, exposing early prototypes, cut content, and internal documentation from one of the most beloved games ever made. While Nintendo has historically kept its archives locked down, this leak gave fans an unprecedented look behind the curtain — and gave its source a reputation for having access to genuinely credible material.
Six Years Without a New Ori Adventure
If the claim proves accurate, it would end a noticeably long drought for the franchise. It has been roughly six years since Ori and the Will of the Wisps launched in March 2020, closing out the duology in spectacular fashion with its stunning hand-painted visuals, punishing platforming, and emotionally gut-wrenching story.
The Series Has Been a Quiet Sales Juggernaut
It’s easy to forget just how successful the Ori brand has been for Xbox. The original Ori and the Blind Forest has reportedly sold more than 10 million copies — a remarkable figure for a genre (Metroidvania) that was once considered niche. That commercial performance, combined with critical acclaim across both entries, makes the idea of Microsoft greenlighting a third game — or perhaps a full-blown reboot — seem less like wishful thinking and more like an obvious business decision.
The Moon Studios Question
Here’s where things get interesting. The first two Ori games were developed by Moon Studios, the Austria-based team founded by Thomas Mahler and Gennadiy Korol. However, Moon Studios is no longer partnered with Microsoft. The studio went fully independent and released its action-RPG No Rest for the Wicked into early access in 2024.
Because Microsoft owns the Ori intellectual property, a new entry in the series could technically be handed to a completely different developer. Whether Xbox would trust its precious forest spirit with a new team — or attempt to lure Moon Studios back for one more outing — remains one of the biggest questions surrounding this rumor.
Rumor or Reality? Why Fans Are Hopeful
As always with unverified leaks, healthy skepticism is advised. That said, the leaker’s track record on the Ocarina of Time front lends the claim more weight than your average anonymous forum post. With Xbox increasingly focused on its first-party portfolio and actively expanding its platform strategy, reviving a proven, award-winning franchise like Ori would fit neatly into the company’s current roadmap.
Get Ready for Ori’s Return
Until Microsoft makes an official announcement — possibly at a future Xbox Games Showcase — fans can only dream of gliding back through the forest of Nibel. In the meantime, if you haven’t experienced the magic of the first two games (or you want to gift them to a friend), you can grab Xbox gift cards and game codes at TURGAME.com at great prices and jump into both Ori and the Blind Forest and Ori and the Will of the Wisps right now.
We’ll be keeping a close eye on this story as it develops. One thing’s for certain: the Ori community is very much alive, and the appetite for a new adventure has never been stronger.
Source: GamesRadar
Source: GamesRadar
