Ori and the Will of the Wisps (Switch eShop)

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Switch eShop

17th Sep 2020, $29.99
17th Sep 2020, £24.99

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Review Ori And The Will Of The Wisps (Switch) - This Xbox Classic Is A Must-Have On Switch

A beautiful sequel that stands on its own merits
Back in September of 2019, one of the most surprising announcements was that Ori and the Blind Forest, an indie game under the ownership of Xbox Game Studios, would be getting a port on the Switch. After the much-anticipated sequel released on Xbox earlier this year, many wondered whether Ori and the...
- Wed 23rd Sep 2020
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Games at their very best on Switch OLED
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News Ori Dev Asks Nintendo Fans If They Want 'No Rest For The Wicked' On Switch 2

So, would you?
Nintendo formally announced the Switch 2 last week and while some developers appear to have already locked in their support, other studios are still gauging whether or not to release certain titles on the Switch's successor. One of these developers happens to be Moon Studios, with the CEO Thomas Mahler asking on social media if fans...
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News Banjo-Kazooie Has The Potential To "Rival 3D Mario", Says Ori Dev

If a "really talented developer" has a crack at it
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News Moon Studios Isn't Making 'Ori 3' Yet But It Has "Ideas"

"Right now, we are completely focused on No Rest for the Wicked"
Moon Studios, developer of the platforming Metroidvanias Ori and the Blind Forest and Ori and the Will of the Wisps, is busy working on its upcoming action RPG No Rest for the Wicked. But in a new interview with Game In
- Tue 9th Apr 2024
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Talking Point Which Xbox Games Would You Like To See Come To Switch?

Halo, is it me you're looking for?
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- Fri 23rd Feb 2024
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What a hoot
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News Ori Developer Moon Studios Labelled "Oppressive" Workplace In New Report

The team is reportedly "fed up", founders respond
Moon Studios, the Austrian developer behind the Ori games, has been labelled an "oppressive" place to work in a new report. According to GamesBeat, a number of "current and former" employees believe Moon's "behind-the-scenes atmosphere" does not match up with the style and tranquility of its games...
- Sat 19th Mar 2022
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News Ori The Collection Is Out Now For You Switch Physical Collectors

Includes 6 art cards and both games are on the cartridge
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- Tue 12th Oct 2021
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News Ori's Physical Games Are Getting A New Two-In-One Release On Nintendo Switch

The Collector's Edition is also back
Physical game distributor iam8bit has announced it will be releasing an Ori double-pack for Nintendo Switch with the help of Moon Studios, Xbox Game Studios and global distribution partner Skybound Games. This physical release contains Ori and the Blind Forest and Ori and the Will of the Wisps. This two-in-one...
- Fri 30th Jul 2021
- Nintendo Switch
- Switch eShop
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News Ori Director Apologises For Previous Criticism Of Fable, No Man's Sky And Cyberpunk Developers

"I realize I wasn't thoughtful in the way I presented my thoughts"
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- Fri 5th Feb 2021
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News Ori Director Criticises "Snake Oil Salesmen" Behind No Man's Sky, Cyberpunk, And Fable

"From the perspective of a developer, all of this just sucks"
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- Wed 3rd Feb 2021
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From the creators of Ori and the Blind Forest comes the highly-anticipated sequel, Ori and the Will of the Wisps. Embark on an all-new adventure in a vast and exotic world where you’ll encounter towering enemies and challenging puzzles on your quest to discover Ori’s true destiny.

Immerse yourself in a hand-crafted narrative experience with deeply emotional storytelling, strikingly beautiful environments, and a stunning soundtrack.

Master new skills to guide Ori through a journey of untold danger using newly acquired spirit weapons, spells, and attacks. Utilize an all-new shard system to power-up Ori’s newfound abilities.

Face larger-than-life bosses and seek help from an expansive cast of new characters who will help you uncover Ori’s mysterious fate.

Race to the top of the leaderboards in the all-new Spirit Trials mode where players dash, burrow, grapple, and leap to high scores in unique speed-run challenges throughout the game.