New Ori Game Rumored for Xbox Gamescom 2026 Reveal
- Xbox could be preparing a major surprise for the gamescom 2026 conference with the development of Ori 3, according to reports from industry insiders and international gaming outlets.
- According to reporting from LevelUp and Generación Xbox, the rumored project involves a collaboration between Microsoft and developer Saber Interactive.
- The two previous entries in the series established a strong reputation for their distinct artistic design, orchestral soundtracks, intricate platforming challenges, and metroidvania-style exploration structures.
Xbox could be preparing a major surprise for the gamescom 2026 conference with the development of Ori 3, according to reports from industry insiders and international gaming outlets. Microsoft is gearing up for a significant presence at the trade fair in Cologne, Germany, sparking intense speculation across the video game industry regarding unannounced software projects.
Industry Whispers Point to Saber Interactive
According to reporting from LevelUp and Generación Xbox, the rumored project involves a collaboration between Microsoft and developer Saber Interactive. If confirmed, this would mark a major transition for the acclaimed platforming franchise, as the first two installments—Ori and the Blind Forest and Ori and the Will of the Wisps—were developed by Moon Studios.
High Artistic Standards Left by Moon Studios
The two previous entries in the series established a strong reputation for their distinct artistic design, orchestral soundtracks, intricate platforming challenges, and metroidvania-style exploration structures.
Generación Xbox notes that these elements set a high performance and creative bar for any new studio taking over the intellectual property.
Analyst Caution and Broadcast Speculation
Industry analyst NateTheHate also reported that a new Ori title is in the works, though he noted uncertainty regarding whether the project will make a formal appearance during the upcoming gamescom broadcast windows, according to coverage by Nintenderos.
Meanwhile, Gamereactor cautioned players against expecting a new release from the franchise in the immediate short term.
Displacing Ryse: Son of Rome Rumors
The emerging details surrounding the Saber Interactive collaboration effectively displace earlier community rumors. Generación Xbox reported that previous speculation had centered around a potential continuation or revival of Ryse: Son of Rome, the action title set during the Roman era.
However, recent intelligence points directly toward the Ori franchise occupying that development slot instead. Microsoft has not yet issued an official confirmation or announcement regarding Ori 3 or its partnership with Saber Interactive, leaving the details strictly in the realm of unverified industry rumors.
All Eyes on Cologne
Xbox has already scheduled live video streams for gamescom 2026, providing a platform for potential reveals as the event unfolds in Cologne.
Observers will monitor Microsoft’s scheduled media broadcasts to determine whether the rumored third entry in the platforming series materializes.