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October 28, 2025 – Stuttgart, Germany – Publisher ININ Games and developer Smallthing Studios proudly announce that the highly anticipated prequel title Simon the Sorcerer Origins is now available worldwide on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PC, Mac and Linux.

A Magical Return with a Fresh Beginning

With over three decades having passed since the original Simon the Sorcerer charmed adventure-game fans back in 1993, Simon the Sorcerer Origins invites players to step back into the enchanting world of magic, sarcasm and mystery—this time to discover how it all began.In this new narrative, Simon finds himself drawn into a wizarding world stirred by an ancient prophecy, embarking on a coming-of-age adventure packed with wit, charm and a healthy dose of self-aware humour.

Honouring a Legacy, Embracing a New Era

“Our team is absolutely thrilled to welcome Simon the Sorcerer Origins to the ININ family,” said Ronald Kaulbach, Head of ININ Games. “The Simon the Sorcerer series holds a special place in the history of adventure games and has been instrumental in shaping the genre. It’s a true honour to work alongside Smallthing Studios on a title that not only pays tribute to the legacy of the original games but also invites a whole new generation of players into this magical world.”

Massy Calamai, Game Director & Founder of Smallthing Studios, added: “We are thrilled and moved to officially announce the collaboration between Smallthing Studios and ININ Games for Simon the Sorcerer Origins, in all formats, over thirty years (1993) after its first appearance on Amiga and PC! A heartfelt thanks to all those who have and are working behind the scenes and all those who have waited in the stands. The curtain is opening.” 

What’s New & What Fans Will Recognise

• Original Voice Talent: Long-time fans will be delighted to know that Chris Barrie (English) and Erik Borner (German) return to voice Simon, adding authenticity and nostalgia to the story.

• Hand-Drawn Visual Style: The game brings the charming style of the ’90s into the modern era with lovingly crafted, hand-drawn graphics, cinematic sequences, and a vibrant, cartoon-inspired aesthetic.

• Soundtrack by Mason Fischer: An original musical score that captures the whimsical and emotional tone of Simon’s magical world.

• Special Appearance: Music-icon Rick Astley makes a surprise appearance in a special role — bringing a touch of ’80s soul to the fantasy adventure.

• Prequel Story: Set just weeks before the events of the original game, Simon the Sorcerer Origins reveals his early journey, full of discovery, danger and comic mischief.

Editions & Availability

• Standard editions for PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch are now available for retail and digital releases on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 and 5, Xbox, and PC as well

• A Limited Special Edition is available for Switch, PC and PS5—offering extra goodies for players seeking the collector experience

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Stockholm, Sweden — September 17, 2020 — Your reckoning has come, and today you must choose the path of virtue or corruption in Early Morning Studio’s gothic turn-based RPG Vampire’s Fall: Origins, now available on Xbox One and Nintendo Switch for €9.99/ £8.99. Filled with a clever, slightly dark-humoured story and classic 2D open-world RPG elements mixed with turn-based combat, Vampire’s Fall: Origins has already attracted a following on Steam and mobile and promises to extend its power over a new clan on console.

Stepping into the shoes of a fledgling vampire you are set on a course of vengeance after the malevolent Witchmaster destroys the Vamp’Ire village that you call home. Journey through a vast 2D open world, embarking on quests and combating the dark magic conjurings of your evil foe. Engage in snarky dialogues that offer a lighthearted counterpoint to the sinister atmosphere as you face scores of enemies through over 50 hours of gameplay. Whether you choose the path of righteousness or deceit, you must level up your character by unlocking new skills and abilities as well as upgrade your gear along the way in order to stand a chance.

“Today is the culmination of our long-time dream of offering Vampire’s Fall to a whole new fan base on console,” said Emir Kuljanin from Early Morning Studio. “We’re proud to finally grant our community’s pleas to bring the game to Xbox One and Nintendo Switch and welcome you all into the dark and witty fold that is Vampire’s Fall: Origins.”

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Stockholm, Sweden — July 15th, 2020 — Indie developer Early Morning Studio today announced that their gothic turn-based RPG, Vampire’s Fall: Origins is coming to Nintendo Switch and Xbox One this Autumn. Available on Steam, App Store and Google Play, Vampire’s Fall: Origins, has amassed a dedicated community of players praising the clever way the game applies classic RPG elements to create a fun, slightly dark-humoured roleplaying experience that doesn’t take itself too seriously.

“Vampire’s Fall: Origins is our tribute to classic RPGs,” said Emir Kuljanin from Early Morning Studio. “After receiving very positive feedback from our mobile and PC players, we are excited to announce Vampire’s Fall: Origins’ upcoming release on consoles so that more people can enjoy our dark fantasy vampire-themed RPG born out of love for old-school gaming.”

Vampire’s Fall: Origins, is a 2D open-world RPG featuring tactical turn-based combat set in a medieval fantasy world. After the malevolent Witchmaster destroys the Vamp’Ire village, players wake up as a newly born vampire with a mission to get revenge and halt the dark magic conjurings of the evil foe. The lone hero wanders the vast open world, takes on quests, and encounters a variety of NPCs, engaging in entertaining dialogues and snarky comments, that add tasteful lightheartedness to an otherwise gritty atmosphere.

Whether choosing to be on a righteous path or venture with deceit, players face countless enemies and level up their character by unlocking skills and abilities, as well as upgrading gear. With more than 50 hours of gameplay, over 250 pieces of weapons and armour, and rich character customization, Vampire’s Fall: Origins puts a modern vampire-themed twist on the classic RPGs of yesteryear.

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