Simon the Sorcerer: Origins reveals Nintendo Switch release date, physical release

A couple of years after its announcement, Simon the Sorcerer: Origins now has its release date on Nintendo Switch. The game is confirmed for release on October 28, 2025. ININ Games is now set to publish.

Simon the Sorcerer: Origins, a prequel to the beloved 1993 point-and-click classic, was first revealed back in 2023. This is the first time we’ve been given any sort of release window.

Catch up on everything you need to know in the following overview:

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.

ININ Games head Helmut Schmitz said today: “We are absolutely thrilled to welcome Simon The Sorcerer Origins to the ININ family. 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.”

Director Massy Calamai added: “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! 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.”

The game will be sold both physically and digitally, including a limited special edition – pre-orders are already open here. We have more Nintendo Switch coverage here.