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Ori Studio Head Says Review Bombing Might Force Studio Closure, Then Takes It All Back
- On May 10, 2025, Moon Studios' CEO Thomas Mahler expressed concern on the official Discord channel for their game, warning that ongoing review bombing could cause the independent studio to shut down in the near future.
- This warning followed the May 1 Breach content update, which triggered a wave of negative Steam reviews that contributed to declining sales and financial strain.
- Mahler acknowledged issues with the update, disputed claims of immediate financial danger, and asked fans enjoying the game to leave positive reviews to support ongoing development.
- He warned that due to a wave of negative reviews, the studio might be forced to shut down within a few months because decreased sales are impacting their ability to continue operating.
- Unless No Rest for the Wicked improves financially soon, Moon Studios risks shutting down despite earlier successes with the Ori series, highlighting risks indie studios face with early access.
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Ori Dev Pushes Back on No Rest for the Wicked Review Bombing; Says Players Who Tried It After Hotfixes Are "Extremely Positive"
Having trouble viewing the text? You can always read the original article here: Ori Dev Pushes Back on No Rest for the Wicked Review Bombing; Says Players Who Tried It After Hotfixes Are “Extremely Positive” Key TakeawaysThomas Mahler, director and CEO of Moon Studios, warned that unfair review bombing could jeopardize the studio's future, although he later clarified that the studio isn't in immediate danger of closing.Mahler highlighted the iss…
The head of Moon Studios from Austria pays attention to No Rest for the Wicked worldwide with complaints about Review Bombing. (Game Development, Steam)
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