‘Part 3 coming’: Oddworld Inhabitants has teased a potential new game
Oddworld Inhabitants has suggested a new entry in the franchise may be in development. The studio posted a YouTube Short showcasing the good ending of 2021’s Oddworld: Soulstorm, which sets up a potential new narrative. In the ending, protagonist Abe discovers that his mother Sam is the matriarch of all Mudokons originally created at RuptureFarms. Abe learns his mother is alive in the Glukkon capital of Nolybab and expresses his determination to travel there to confront her about abandoning her people and stitching his lips together—both mysteries central to his character.
The studio’s decision to revisit this particular ending appears intentional, with the YouTube Short extending the scene beyond its original conclusion. While not an official announcement, the teaser aligns with Oddworld Inhabitants’ pattern of using social media to gauge interest in potential projects. The narrative setup—Abe’s quest to find and understand his mother—presents a natural foundation for a new game, positioning it as a logical continuation of the story established across the series.
The franchise has seen renewed interest in recent years following the success of Soulstorm and previous titles like Oddworld: New ’n’ Tasty. A potential third installment focused on Abe’s journey to Nolybab would represent a significant evolution in the series’ narrative scope, expanding the world beyond the industrial settings that have defined the franchise. No official release date, platforms, or title have been confirmed, but the teaser suggests Oddworld Inhabitants is actively considering the project’s development.