Private Division and Moon Studios announce action RPG No Rest for the Wicked for PS5, Xbox Series, and PC

PC version due out in Early Access in Q1 2024.

Publisher Private Division and Ori series developer Moon Studios have announced action RPG No Rest for the Wicked for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC (Steam). It will launch in Early Access for PC in Q1 2024, followed by a full release across all platforms at a later date.

Here is an overview of the game, via Private Division:

About
From Moon Studios, the award-winning developers of Ori and the Blind Forest and Ori and the Will of the Wisps comes No Rest for the Wicked, a visceral, precision action RPG set to reinvent the genre.
The year is 841—King Harol is dead. As word of his death echoes throughout the kingdom, the crown passes to his arrogant, yet untested son Magnus.
Even worse, the Pestilence, an unholy plague not seen for a thousand years, has returned. It sweeps across the land, corrupting everything and everyone it touches. Madrigal Seline, a ruthlessly ambitious figure in the church, sees the Pestilence as a chance to prove herself in the eyes of her god.

These forces converge on the backwater Isola Sacra, where rebel groups and the provincial government fight for control amid the isle’s crumbling ruins.
You are a Cerim—a member of a group of mystical holy warriors imbued with remarkable powers and sworn to defeat the Pestilence at any cost. But the task will prove increasingly challenging as you become entangled in the people’s plight and the vast political struggle of this downtrodden land. Chaos will pull you in every direction as you seek to cleanse the land of wickedness and shape the kingdom’s fate.
Key Features
Brutal, Precision-Based Combat – Hone combat skills with a system that challenges you to be deliberate and strategic. Battle against gruesome creatures, enemy soldiers, and punishing bosses in tense, visceral combat. Feel the weight and speed of each weapon through their own move sets. Enchant armaments with runes, craft rare armor, and create bespoke character builds that fit your playstyle.
An Epic, Human Saga – Discover a mature, dark narrative on the harsh shores of Isola Sacra. Cunning rulers and ferocious rebels vie for the throne—all while an ancient plague sweeps across the land, turning its inhabitants into monstrous versions of themselves.
A Hand-Crafted World – Explore a painting come to life—take in the striking painterly world, meticulously built with an incredible attention to detail in a unique, ageless art style. Beauty radiates in every frame, from the dappled sunlight of the Lowland Meadows to the viscera-smeared, twisted shadows of the Nameless Pass. Each new location is home to its own people, problems, hidden treasures, and secrets to unearth.
A Moment’s Respite – Take respite in the town of Sacrament—purchase property and decorate it to make it your own. Fish on the shores, till and harvest the land for ingredients to create meals that replenish health and boost stats. Acquaint yourself with the diverse array of vendors and townsfolk and restore Sacrament to its former glory.
Online Multiplayer – Share your world and progress with up to three friends by your side in the campaign’s online co-op mode. Every quest, boss, and square foot of Isola Sacra is theirs to share with you… or they can simply venture off and do as they please.

“We have been dreaming of being able to contribute to the action RPG genre that we all grew up with and love,” said Moon Studios co-founder and creative director Thomas Mahler in a press release. “After the success of Ori, it was clear to us that Moon was now mature enough to finally realize those dreams. We can’t wait to see how players will react to this entirely new take on the genre!”

“For the past six years we’ve been hard at work on our dream passion project—a next-level action RPG, fueled by our love and ambition for tight gameplay mechanics and world building,” said Moon Studios co-founder and technology and production director Gennadiy Korol. “We are excited to reveal our own take on what we’ve always envisioned as the core canons of the action RPG genre, while taking the next steps to reimagine the elements we consider ripe for innovation.”

“The wildly-talented team at Moon Studios has a proven track record of outstanding releases with a truly unique art style,” said Take-Two Interactive chief strategy officer and head of Private Division Michael Worosz. “Bringing a game like Wicked to the world is exactly the reason why we founded Private Division, and I can’t wait for gamers to experience what Moon has created.”

More information will be announced during the “Wicked Inside” digital showcase on March 1, 2024.

Watch the announcement trailer below. View the first screenshots at the gallery. Visit the official website here.