How Ori and the Blind Forest Rescued MOON STUDIOS

Moon Studios' mesmerizing title, Ori and the Blind Forest, has achieved an impressive milestone with sales surpassing the 10 million mark, securing its position as one of the most successful Metroidvania games to date. Their CEO credited the game with saving the studio from bankruptcy, a testament to its critical and commercial success. Initially an Xbox console exclusive, Ori and the Blind Forest has been lauded for its captivating art style and challenging gameplay, eventually earning a sequel, Ori and the Will of the Wisps, and expanding its reach to the Nintendo Switch and PC.

The game's immense popularity has not only ensured the studio's survival over the years but has paved the way for the team's future projects, showcasing their financial stability and creative prowess within the industry. Moon Studios' journey serves as an inspirational tale in the indie game development sector, illustrating the potential impact of a single successful title on a studio's fate.

Ori and the Blind Forest is available on Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC, having expanded from being an Xbox console exclusive.

Ori and the Blind Forest is developed by Moon Studios, an independent developer founded in 2010 and based in Vienna, Austria. Its founders, Thomas Mahler and Gennadiy Korol, opted for a unique virtual work environment, with team members spread across the globe, collaborating online. This approach allowed talent from various countries to contribute to the development of Ori and the Blind Forest. The game is recognized for its beautiful hand-painted artwork, meticulously animated character performance, and a fully orchestrated score, making it one of the standout titles in the Metroidvania genre. Its sequel, Ori and the Will of the Wisps, continued to build on the foundation of engaging storytelling and innovative platforming gameplay that fans adored.