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Simon The Sorcerer Origins is Out Now!
October 28th, 2025 | 
Author: 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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ININ Games to Publish Simon The Sorcerer Origins on Nintendo Switch!
Stuttgart, Germany – June 17, 2025 – ININ Games is proud to announce the upcoming release of Simon The Sorcerer Origins, developed by Smallthing Studios. This prequel to the beloved 1993 point-and-click classic will launch on October 28, 2025, and be available worldwide on all major platforms: Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PC, Mac, Linux and is even Steam Deck compatible. Standard retail editions for Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5, a Limited Special Edition (including the “Pony” DLC) for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5 and PC are now available for pre-order at ININGAMES.COM. All digital versions will be announced at a later date.
With over three decades having passed since Simon The Sorcerer first cast his spell on adventure game fans, 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. Longtime fans will be thrilled to know that the original voice actors return in both English (Chris Barrie) and German (Erik Borner), adding an extra layer of authenticity and nostalgia to this lovingly crafted origin story.
The game features an original soundtrack composed by Mason Fischer, capturing the emotional range and whimsical tone of Simon’s magical world. And as a very special surprise, Simon The Sorcerer Origins includes music icon Rick Astley in a special role – bringing a touch of 80s soul to the fantasy adventure.
“We are absolutely thrilled to welcome Simon The Sorcerer Origins to the ININ family,” said Helmut Schmitz, 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 honor 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.”
“We are thrilled and moved to officially announce the collaboration between Smallthing Studios and fantastic ININ GAMES for the distribution of Simon The Sorcerer Origins, in all formats, over thirty years (1993) after its first appearance on Amiga and PC!” said Massy Calamai, Game Director & Founder of Smallthing Studios. “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.”
Simon The Sorcerer Origins brings the charming style of the ’90s into the modern era: hand-drawn graphics, clever puzzles, humorous and emotional storytelling – and of course, plenty of Simon’s trademark sarcasm.
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