No Rest For The Wicked, the ambitious project from Moon Studios—the acclaimed team behind the Ori series—is set to graduate from its Early Access phase. Following a fresh reveal during today’s PlayStation State of Play, the developers confirmed that the game will officially launch in its complete 1.0 version this October.
Since its initial Early Access rollout in April 2024, the title has undergone two years of rigorous refinement, driven by active community collaboration. Gracing the cover of Game Informer back in 2024, this grim fantasy action RPG blends the isometric intensity of Diablo with the high-stakes combat of Dark Souls, further layered with sophisticated town-management mechanics. Players can venture through this plague-stricken, monster-ridden landscape either solo or with a squad of up to three friends.
As a holy warrior tasked with purging the island of a malevolent corruption, you’ll master visceral combat, explore sprawling environments, and slowly restore a central hub of civilization through resource collection and strategic development.
The highly anticipated 1.0 update brings a massive injection of content, including the debut of all 15 regions, an overhauled progression system, and a new character class. Most notably, the update introduces persistent multiplayer, allowing cooperative groups to maintain shared progress within their private realms even when teammates are offline. The full release also features the grand finale of the campaign, fresh endgame challenges, and seamless cross-play and cross-save functionality between PC and PlayStation 5.
While No Rest For The Wicked is slated for an October release on PC and PlayStation 5, Moon Studios has yet to share a specific timeline for the previously announced Xbox Series X/S and Switch 2 versions. For an in-depth look at the development journey and behind-the-scenes insights, explore our comprehensive cover story hub.
