No Rest for the Wicked 1.0 Delayed to 2027

Moon Studios recently announced that its highly anticipated soulslike action RPG, No Rest for the Wicked, is delaying its 1.0 launch until next year. However, the delay isn’t because the team is trying to avoid competing with GTA 6. Instead, the developers simply don’t believe the game is ready to meet their standards yet and want more time to polish the experience.

1.0 Launch Delayed

No Rest for the Wicked’s 1.0 launch is moving from October 2026 to March 2027. According to Moon Studios, the delay comes down to the team’s size and its commitment to maintaining the high standards it has set for the game.

While the game is getting close to where the team wants it to be, the developers still feel that it needs more time before they can confidently call it a finished product. Rather than rushing toward the October launch window, Moon Studios is taking the extra time to make sure the final 1.0 version delivers on its vision.

The delay also means players will have more opportunities to help shape the game before its full release. Moon Studios plans to host additional private and open beta tests over the coming months, giving the community more chances to provide feedback and influence the final 1.0 build.

An open beta is currently coming out in December, and everyone who purchases the game on Steam before January 1, 2027 will receive a Founder’s Pack upgrade as a thank-you from the development team.

Meanwhile, PlayStation pre-orders will open in January, giving PSN players their own opportunity to get involved and earn the Founder’s rewards ahead of launch.