{"id":110195,"date":"2020-03-11T14:26:47","date_gmt":"2020-03-11T14:26:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.microsoft.com\/?p=436560"},"modified":"2020-03-11T14:26:47","modified_gmt":"2020-03-11T14:26:47","slug":"ori-and-the-will-of-the-wisps-now-available-with-xbox-game-pass-and-for-xbox-one-windows-10-pc-and-steam","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sickgaming.net\/blog\/2020\/03\/11\/ori-and-the-will-of-the-wisps-now-available-with-xbox-game-pass-and-for-xbox-one-windows-10-pc-and-steam\/","title":{"rendered":"Ori and the Will of the Wisps now available with Xbox Game Pass and for Xbox One, Windows 10 PC and Steam"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><!-- .entry-social --> <\/p>\n<div class=\"entry-main entry-main--post entry-main--post-with-sidebar\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-xbox-summary\">\n<h3>Summary<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Ori and the Will of the Wisps is available now with Xbox Game Pass and on Xbox One, Windows 10 PC and Steam.<\/li>\n<li>Offering a new combat system and Easy, Normal and Hard modes alongside the beautiful visuals and music the series is known for, Ori and the Will of the Wisps is a one-of-a-kind adventure everyone can enjoy.<\/li>\n<li>In celebration of Ori and the Will of the Wisps, players can pick up a new Xbox One X for $399, its best value price ever.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p>Today, we welcome Ori fans on a brand new adventure through the Forest of Niwen as <a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.xbox.com\/en-US\/games\/ori-will-of-the-wisps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Ori and the Will of the Wisps<\/em><\/a><em> <\/em>celebrates its worldwide release with Xbox Game Pass and for Xbox One, Windows 10 PC and Steam! We\u2019re incredibly proud of the game we\u2019ve created and couldn\u2019t be more excited to deliver a spectacular new adventure to fans both old and new on the journey to unravel Ori\u2019s true destiny.<\/p>\n<p>\u201c<em>Ori and the Will of the Wisps <\/em>is a game that everyone at Moon Studios has poured their hearts and souls into developing over the last five years so that our community can play the best version of the game possible,\u201d said Thomas Mahler, Co-Founder of Moon Studios. \u201cWe believe we\u2019ve delivered on that promise to players and are looking forward to the response from the community.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sickgaming.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/ori-and-the-will-of-the-wisps-now-available-with-xbox-game-pass-and-for-xbox-one-windows-10-pc-and-steam.png\" alt class=\"wp-image-132991\"><\/figure>\n<p>Players embarking on Ori\u2019s new adventure will become immersed in the beautiful visuals that the Ori series is known for, all with musical scoring composed by award-winning composer Gareth Coker. Along Ori\u2019s journey, an improved combat system with new spirit weapons, skills, and a new shard system allows players to customize Ori\u2019s powers in a unique way, making each playthrough unique. Meanwhile, players will be faced with larger-than-life enemies that deliver a brand-new sense of intense battles to look forward to that truly test Ori\u2019s combat mettle. To top it off, players can customize the challenge they face, choosing from Easy, Normal and Hard modes and swapping their Spirit Shard loadout to complement their playstyle. <em>Ori and the Will of the Wisps<\/em> is truly a one-of-a-kind adventure that everyone can enjoy.<\/p>\n<p>Yesterday, we teamed up with the San Diego Zoo Safari Park to celebrate the game and its characters with a special livestream event and reveal of the name you helped choose for the Park\u2019s soon-to-hatch burrowing owl: Kuro! Keep an eye on the <a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/mixer.com\/oriowlet\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mixer Burrowing Owl pop-up channel<\/a> as hatching day for Kuro approaches! Yesterday\u2019s<em> Ori and Will of the Wisps<\/em> livestream from the San Diego Safari Park supported the San Diego Zoo Institute for Conservation Research and their amazing Burrowing Owls Program. You can show your support for the zoo\u2019s burrowing owls by donating to the Institute on <a href=\"https:\/\/tiltify.com\/@xbox\/sandiegozooglobal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tiltify<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p>What\u2019s more, today, iam8bit, in partnership with Microsoft and Moon Studios, announced that <em>Ori and the Blind Forest<\/em> and sequel <em>Ori and the Will of the Wisps<\/em> game soundtracks are coming to vinyl! In celebration of the launch of Moon Studios\u2019 <em>Ori and the Will of the Wisps<\/em> today on Xbox One and Windows PC, each soundtrack will be released as a two-disc vinyl set and are now available for pre-order on <a href=\"http:\/\/iam8bit.com\/collections\/ori\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">iam8bit.com<\/a> for $39.99 each.<\/p>\n<p>Xbox Game Pass Ultimate is the perfect way to experience Ori\u2019s next adventure on Xbox One and PC starting on day one, and you can get your first month for just $1. In addition to <em>Ori and the Will of the Wisps<\/em>, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members have all the benefits of Xbox Live Gold and access to a library of over 100 high-quality console and PC games, including Ori\u2019s first adventure <em>Ori and the Blind Forest<\/em>. For more information on which Xbox Game Pass membership is right for you check out <a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/nam05.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.xbox.com%2Fen-US%2Fxbox-game-pass&amp;data=02%7C01%7Cbrett.williams%40assemblyinc.com%7Cc3f3f1c329b04341afeb08d7c48db841%7Cb824bfb3918e43c2bb1cdcc1ba40a82b%7C0%7C0%7C637193985279066738&amp;sdata=Gjar3xAEKhr6XYorlx%2FF5vWIGVG0qpx0JBKlcVVtk9k%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">XboxGamePass.com<\/a>. <\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sickgaming.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/ori-and-the-will-of-the-wisps-now-available-with-xbox-game-pass-and-for-xbox-one-windows-10-pc-and-steam.jpg\" alt=\"Image result for ori collector's edition\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"><\/figure>\n<p>In addition to Xbox Game Pass, <em>Ori and the Will of the Wisps<\/em> is available both digitally and at retail for $29.99. In addition, players interested in showing off their love of Ori can purchase the Limited Collector\u2019s Edition for $49.99. Alongside a copy of the game, Collector\u2019s Edition purchasers will receive a golden feather SteelBook\u00ae case, a Piano Collections <em>Ori and the Will of the Wisps<\/em> soundtrack CD, a download code for the game\u2019s soundtrack and \u201cThe Art of Ori and the Will of the Wisps\u201d book. <\/p>\n<p>Games play best on Xbox One X and <em>Ori and the Will of the Wisps<\/em> is no exception. Starting today, players can lose themselves in the immersive and beautiful world of <em>Ori and the Will of the Wisps<\/em> with HDR and in true 4K running at 60 fps on <a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.xbox.com\/en-US\/consoles\/xbox-one-x\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Xbox One X<\/a>, now at its best value price ever for $399 USD. We\u2019re always looking to give players more value, and there\u2019s never been a better time to join the Xbox One family with Xbox One X.<\/p>\n<p>To our Ori community, we cannot wait for you to jump in and play <em>Ori and the Will of the Wisps<\/em>. And if you\u2019re brand new to Ori, we hope you\u2019ll give it a try and we think you\u2019ll find something to love. This game is a passion project for us and something we truly believe in, and we hope you enjoy it! <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.xbox.com\/en-US\/games\/ori-will-of-the-wisps\" target=\"_blank\"><em>Ori and the Will of the Wisps<\/em><\/a>&nbsp;is available starting today with Xbox Game Pass and on Xbox One, Windows 10 PC and&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/app\/1057090\/Ori_and_the_Will_of_the_Wisps\/\" target=\"_blank\">Steam<\/a>. For more information on <em>Ori and the Will of the Wisps<\/em>, stay tuned to Xbox Wire, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.orithegame.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">orithegame.com<\/a> and follow <a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/OriTheGame\" target=\"_blank\">@OriTheGame<\/a> on Twitter. <\/p>\n<div id=\"msp1583931463626\" class>\n<div class=\"ms-product-badge mspb-large\" data-product-id=\"9N8CD0XZKLP4\">\n<div class=\"mspb-primary-image\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/store\/apps\/9N8CD0XZKLP4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/store-images.s-microsoft.com\/image\/apps.18799.14047496556148589.9fda5cef-7995-4dbb-a626-66d2ab3feb4f.1e167626-8b7d-47b4-9fe5-d06a43ac6677?w=400&amp;h=600\" alt=\"Ori and the Will of the Wisps\" class=\"skip-lazy\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/store-images.s-microsoft.com\/image\/apps.18799.14047496556148589.9fda5cef-7995-4dbb-a626-66d2ab3feb4f.1e167626-8b7d-47b4-9fe5-d06a43ac6677?w=400&amp;h=600\" alt=\"Ori and the Will of the Wisps\" class=\"skip-lazy\"> <\/a> <\/div>\n<div class=\"mspb-details\">\n<h2>Ori and the Will of the Wisps<\/h2>\n<div class=\"mspb-secondary-details\">\n<div class=\"mspb-left-container\">\n<p>Xbox Game Studios<\/p>\n<div class=\"mspb-rating\">\n<div> <span>\u2606<\/span><span>\u2606<\/span><span>\u2606<\/span><span>\u2606<\/span><span>\u2606<\/span> <span class=\"mspb-total-ratings\">62<\/span> <\/div>\n<div class=\"mspb-full-stars\"> <span>\u2605<\/span><span>\u2605<\/span><span>\u2605<\/span><span>\u2605<\/span><span>\u2605<\/span> <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"mspb-bottom-badges\">\n<div class=\"mspb-bottom-badge xbox-one-x-enhanced\"> Xbox One X Enhanced <\/div>\n<div class=\"mspb-bottom-badge pc-game-pass\"> PC Game Pass <\/div>\n<div class=\"mspb-bottom-badge xbox-game-pass\"> Xbox Game Pass <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"mspb-right-container\">\n<div class=\"mspb-description\"> Pre-Order now and get ready to embark on an all-new adventure to unravel Ori\u2019s true destiny. Play with Xbox Game Pass on March 11, 2020. The little spirit Ori is no stranger to peril, but when a fateful flight puts the owlet Ku in harm\u2019s way, it will take more than bravery to bring a family back together, heal a broken land, and discover Ori\u2019s true destiny. From the creators of the acclaimed action-platformer Ori and the Blind Forest comes the highly anticipated sequel. Embark on an all-new adventure in a vast world filled with new friends and foes that come to life in stunning, hand-painted artwork. Set to a fully orchestrated original score, Ori and the Will of the Wisps continues the Moon Studios tradition of tightly crafted platforming action and deeply emotional storytelling.\t<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p><!-- .main-content --> <\/p>\n<div class=\"entry-sidebar entry-sidebar--post\"> <button class=\"btn btn-primary sidebar__btn sidebar-download-all\" data-fileset=\"118147,118149,118151,118153,118155,118157,118160,118166,118170,118174,118178,118180,118182,118184,118186,132396\">Download Media Assets as ZIP<\/button> <\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Summary Ori and the Will of the Wisps is available now with Xbox Game Pass and on Xbox One, Windows 10 PC and Steam. 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