Abstract
- Simon the Sorcerer returns in a prequel.
- A cauldron stuffed with magical stuff launching October 28.
- Preorder to be had as of late with an advantage DLC.
Hello there! We’re ININ Video games, an indie writer famend for conserving the essence of unfashionable and quirky video gaming alive—proper from the guts of Kirchheim/Teck in Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Sure, that’s proper. A few of the house of usual luxurious automobile makers and engineering legends, we’re doing one thing a little other: publishing indie and unfashionable video games crafted with interest, love and intent.
And as of late, now we have a different announcement to proportion with the Xbox neighborhood. Drumroll, please…
Simon the Sorcerer: Origins – Virtual Deluxe Version is formally coming to Xbox One and Xbox Sequence X|S on October 28, 2025.
Whether or not you’re a loyal nostalgist of the unique Nineties point-and-click vintage or finding Simon’s magical global for the primary time, each this version in addition to the usual version are perfect for you. For a unusual more or less model there’s a fallacious and proper!
What’s Simon the Sorcerer: Origins?
A prequel to the long-lasting journey collection, Simon the Sorcerer: Origins takes gamers again to the very starting and past. There ain’t no mistaking: Step into the sneakers (and cloak) of a more youthful Simon prior to he was the sarcastic sorcerer you may well be acquainted with and love. With a magically hand-drawn artwork taste, modernized gameplay, and storytelling full of quintessentially British humour and razor-edged banter, this sport is a love letter to lovers of vintage adventures and freshmen alike. Advanced via the multi-talented Italian studio Smallthing Studios, and closely impressed via British comedy legends, the sport unites nostalgic allure with a recent dynamic flavour.
Plus, we’re past excited that Chris Barrie (Sure, the unique voice actor!) will go back to convey the titular, sassy, sarcastic, mythical apprentice sorcerer again to lifestyles. And it’s no longer simply English-speaking sorcerers who get to have a good time. Germany will probably be rejoicing too: Erik Borner, who voiced Simon and lent him his signature sarcasm within the Nineties, may be making a return! No AI, no black magic, no smoke and mirrors, no gimmicks..it’s in point of fact them, again once more!
Concerning the Virtual Deluxe Version
So, what precisely is incorporated within the Virtual Deluxe Version? We’re extremely joyful you requested:
- Reliable Soundtrack
Let the melodies of Simon’s global enchant and shipping you directly into Simon’s magical global with a spellbinding collection of tracks. From imaginative village tunes to the otherworldy temper of mystical geographical regions, this soundtrack is designed to captivate.
- Virtual Artwork E-book
Delve deeper at the back of the scenes with a skillyfully crafted artwork e-book. It options thought artwork, persona designs, early environments, magical relics, and hinterto unseen content material from the sport’s development.
- The Complete Sport
In fact, you’ll obtain the entire Simon the Sorcerer: Origins revel in—full of brainteasers, sudden twists, enigmas, narrative surprises and Simon’s unmistakable sass.
Transcending Borders and Cultures
This sport isn’t only a throwback—it’s a actually multicultural unified effort —dropped at you via German, Turkish, Italian, Nigerian and Eastern execs, Gen-Xers, Gen-Zers and Millenials, women and men, all running in combination to convey a British persona’s story to lifestyles. Simon hails from the West Midlands, however his journey transcends borders—similar to our gross sales, graphics and construction crew. It’s a challenge that underlines the common issues of amusing, humor, magic and sarcasm!
A Reimagined Legacy
ININ Video games has a penchant for titles that mix nostalgia with trendy improvements. When you’ve performed our earlier releases like Shadow of the Ninja Reborn, Bud Spencer & Terence Hill: Slaps and Beans 2, or any of the Cottons, you’ll know what we imply. Our mandate is to respire new lifestyles into vintage franchises while honouring their legacy, the zeitgeist of the time and infusing trendy parts to fit recent personal tastes.
Simon the Sorcerer: Origins is not any exception. Be expecting sensible, dreamy riddles, charmingly ordinary characters, and fourth-wall-breaking humor—all delivered in a recent, visually wealthy global. There ain’t no mistaking!
Pre-Orders To be had Now
Ahead of the reliable release on October 28, 2025, each the Same old Version and Virtual Deluxe Version of Simon the Sorcerer: Origins can now be pre-ordered within the Microsoft Xbox Retailer.
Loose Pre-Order Bonus: Simon the Sorcerer: Origins – Pony DLC
This distinctive moveable cassette participant supplies the musical backdrop for your quest. Relive the magic via jamming to the long-lasting authentic soundtrack of the house pc vintage Simon the Sorcerer (1993).
So take hold of your wizard hat, get ready for a snarky spell or two, and get in a position to discover the origins of a real British gaming legend. It’s future calling!
We will be able to’t wait so that you can meet younger Simon. He by no means (in point of fact) offers up or means that you can down, for his thoughts is a beacon in the midst of the night time!
Simon the Sorcerer: Origins – Virtual Deluxe Version
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Step into a global of marvel and whimsy—This model comprises no longer most effective the incredible major sport, but additionally the reliable soundtrack, a spellbinding selection of melodies that may dance thru your thoughts and stir your soul. However that’s no longer all! Accompanying this can be a actually enthralling artbook, bursting on the edges with breathtaking illustrations, forgotten relics, curious characters, and behind-the-scenes glimpses into the guts of Simon’s tale. It is a treasure trove of creativeness, crafted to please dreamers, creditors, and adventurers alike!
A New Adventure Starts!
Thirty years after his first look at the display screen, Simon is drawn right into a international global via an historic prophecy, that may inform his origins. This global is populated via robust but most commonly pointless wizards and unusual creatures. On his adventure, Simon will have to resolve a chain of difficult puzzles, perform alchemical units, and be informed robust spells. And sure, he additionally has to style a couple of disgusting stews!
Puzzles, Magic, and Simon’s Humor
Whether or not you might be visiting the Magical Global for the primary time or returning as soon as once more – Simon is again, together with his distinctive humorousness and a fully new graphic taste. Simon the Sorcerer Origins brings the allure of the unique saga again in a fully hand-drawn graphic taste, mixing vintage gameplay mechanics with a recent, new global of magic.
Your Journey, Your Puzzles
Remedy a lot of difficult puzzles, take a look at your wits, and face various absurd eventualities and quirky characters. Mix pieces and clues to get to the bottom of the massive thriller and develop into the mythical wizard you had been at all times intended to be.
Options:
– Reliable prequel to the cult collection: To find out what Simon used to be as much as simply prior to his first magical misstep into the delusion global, lengthy prior to he began insulting speaking doorways.
– A tale with center, humour, and a hat: Between motherly love, a pressured transfer, and a hefty dose of chaos, Simon’s adventure to turning into an (unwilling) hero starts.
– Hand-drawn artwork taste & iconic voice: That includes lovingly hand-drawn graphics and Simon’s authentic voice, carried out via British voice actor Chris Barrie, this appears like a commute again to the ’90s, simply with a long way higher answer.
– Between magic spells and cogs: Vintage point-and-click gameplay meets trendy mechanics. Remedy quirky puzzles, crack historic mechanisms, and gather (as at all times) means too many pieces.
– Sarcasm, slapstick, and whimsical wizards: Come across ordinary characters, enjoyment of even odder conversations, and experience Simon’s unmistakable wit: equivalent portions cheeky banter and “very British” humour.
– Alchemy, magic & different mishaps: Tinker with spells, mess around with alchemical contraptions, and dabble in questionable recipes. With a sprinkle of success, the item you had been looking to do may rather well occur.
Historical past Artbook
Rejoice the new, magical comedian artwork of Simon the Sorcerer Origins with this virtual artbook and uncover all of the secrets and techniques at the back of the go back of probably the most well-known wizard in online game historical past!
Reliable Soundtrack
The entire soundtrack of Simon the Sorcerer Origins – greater than 50 mins of latest and rearranged track from Simon the Sorcerer, via famend composer Mason Fisher.
