Ori creator calls Ori 3 rumours 'nonsense' after checking with Microsoft

Moon Studios CEO Thomas Mahler dismissed Ori 3 rumours as "nonsense" in an August 23, 2026 X post. Mahler said he had "just talked to people at Microsoft" and heard nothing about a new entry. The rumour originated from social media account NateTheHate. Moon Studios developed both Ori games but has never owned the IP.