MIO: Memories in Orbit Launches January 20th, Focus Entertainment Reveals Details | Quick Digest
Focus Entertainment is preparing for the January 20, 2026, launch of "MIO: Memories in Orbit." Developed by Douze Dixièmes, this Metroidvania title offers a deep dive into the mysterious Vessel, revealing its unique art style and challenging gameplay.
"MIO: Memories in Orbit" launches globally on January 20, 2026.
Developed by Douze Dixièmes and published by Focus Entertainment.
It's a Metroidvania platformer for multiple platforms, including Xbox Game Pass.
The game features a captivating world, diverse enemies, and customizable abilities.
Recent featurettes offer insights into the game's exploration and combat.
Focus Entertainment is gearing up for the highly anticipated global release of "MIO: Memories in Orbit" on January 20, 2026. Developed by the French studio Douze Dixièmes, this Metroidvania platformer invites players to explore the mysterious 'Vessel,' an enormous technological ark overgrown with vegetation and malfunctioning machines.
The game casts players as MIO, a nimble robot tasked with unraveling the Vessel's secrets, enhancing abilities, and saving the spaceship from imminent shutdown. "MIO: Memories in Orbit" is set to launch on a wide array of platforms including PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC (via Steam, Epic Games Store, and Microsoft Store), Nintendo Switch, and the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2. Notably, it will also be available as a day-one release on Xbox Game Pass for Ultimate and PC Game Pass subscribers.
Recent pre-release content, including a series of video featurettes from Focus Entertainment, has offered players a closer look at the game's captivating world, unique hand-drawn art style, and challenging gameplay mechanics. Players can expect to master precision platforming, utilize game-changing abilities like a grappling hook and air gliding, and face off against over 30 enemy units and 15 formidable guardian bosses. The game promises a rich narrative, allowing MIO to interact with the environment to uncover lost memories and customize abilities to suit different playstyles. This indie title blends sci-fi, comics, and anime inspirations with a unique lo-fi and choral soundtrack, aiming to deliver an immersive and atmospheric experience.
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