Ori and the Will of the Wisps – News, Reviews, Videos, and More

Ori and the Will of the Wisps Box Art
Publisher
Microsoft
Developer
Moon Studios
Platforms
Xbox One, PC, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X
Release Date
Xbox One, PC: March 11, 2020; Nintendo Switch: September 17, 2020; Xbox Series X: November 10, 2020
Genre
Metroidvania

Game Overview:

Ori and the Will of the Wisps is a metroidvania platformer developed by Moon Studios and published by Microsoft.

The game’s story will take players to a world beyond the forest of Nibel.

Latest Updates For Ori and the Will of the Wisps

Ori Director Says He Has Some Ideas and a Name for a Third Game in the Series

Ori Director Says He Has Some Ideas and a Name for a Third Game in the Series

"I have some ideas, but so far, right now, we are completely focused on No Rest for the Wicked for the time being," says Moon Studios CEO and Ori director Thomas Mahler.

Ori Series Has Sold “Around” 10 Million Units

Ori Series Has Sold “Around” 10 Million Units

Ori and the Blind Forest and its sequel have collectively sold around 10 million units, according to Moon Studios CEO Thomas Mahler.

Microsoft Was Reportedly Aware of Moon Studios’ Issues and Chose Not to Publish its Next Game

Microsoft Was Reportedly Aware of Moon Studios’ Issues and Chose Not to Publish its Next Game

Journalists claim Microsoft decided not to fund a third game for the Ori studio due to the team's internal issues.

Former Moon Studios Developers Describe “Oppressive” and “Toxic” Work Culture

Former Moon Studios Developers Describe “Oppressive” and “Toxic” Work Culture

Ori studio co-founders Thomas Mahler and Gennadiy Korol have been criticized by many former Moon developers for their conduct.

Ori Director Explains Why the Studio’s Next Game Will be Multiplatform and Not Xbox-Published

Ori Director Explains Why the Studio’s Next Game Will be Multiplatform and Not Xbox-Published

Ori and the Will of the Wisps has explained why Moon Studios' next game is being published as a multiplatform game, and not by Xbox.

Ori: The Collection Coming to Nintendo Switch on October 12th

Ori: The Collection Coming to Nintendo Switch on October 12th

Physical bundle offers Moon Studios' Ori and the Blind Forest with Ori and the Will of the Wisps for $49.99 on the Switch.

Ori and the Will of the Wisps Crosses 2.8 Million Players

Ori and the Will of the Wisps Crosses 2.8 Million Players

516,000 players have beaten the game with 7,900 doing so without dying.

Ori and the Will of the Wisps – Xbox Series X/S Optimization Patch is Live

Ori and the Will of the Wisps – Xbox Series X/S Optimization Patch is Live

Includes 4K/120 FPS and 6K/60 FPS on Xbox Series X along with other improvements.

Ori and the Will of the Wisps on Xbox Series X Renders at 6K and Supersamples Down to 4K

Ori and the Will of the Wisps on Xbox Series X Renders at 6K and Supersamples Down to 4K

"I don't think there's going to be anything comparable in terms of image quality for some time," says director Thomas Mahler.

Ori And The Blind Forest And The Will Of The Wisps Will Get Physical Releases On Switch December 8

Ori And The Blind Forest And The Will Of The Wisps Will Get Physical Releases On Switch December 8

Both releases will also have physical bonuses.

Ori and the Will of the Wisps is Out Now on Nintendo Switch

Ori and the Will of the Wisps is Out Now on Nintendo Switch

Moon Studios' Metroidvania masterpiece comes to the Switch out of the blue.

Ori and the Will of the Wisps is Getting an Xbox Series X Upgrade Later This Year

Ori and the Will of the Wisps is Getting an Xbox Series X Upgrade Later This Year

It will run at 4K and 120 FPS.

Ori and the Will of the Wisps Has Had Over 2 Million Players Since Launch

Ori and the Will of the Wisps Has Had Over 2 Million Players Since Launch

The metroidvania title has been played for over 14.5 million hours collectively.

Ori and the Will of the Wisps Patch Improves Performance, Map Loading Times

Ori and the Will of the Wisps Patch Improves Performance, Map Loading Times

Options for resolution and motion blur scaling along with hiding the HUD also added.

Ori and the Will of the Wisps Accolades Trailer Highlights Universal Critical Acclaim

Ori and the Will of the Wisps Accolades Trailer Highlights Universal Critical Acclaim

Moon Studios' Metroidvania masterpiece flaunts its overwhelming praise.

Ori and the Will of the Wisps’ Story “Tackles a Much Bigger Theme” Than the First Game

Ori and the Will of the Wisps’ Story “Tackles a Much Bigger Theme” Than the First Game

Moon Studios co-founder Thomas Mahler talks about how Will of the Wisps' narrative differs from its predecessor.

Ori and the Will of the Wisps Interview – Combat, Map Size, Exploration, and More

Ori and the Will of the Wisps Interview – Combat, Map Size, Exploration, and More

Daniel Smith, Senior Producer on Ori and the Will of the Wisps at Xbox Game Studios, speaks with GamingBolt about Moon Studios' beautiful Metroidvania platformer.

Ori and the Will of the Wisps Review – Metroidvania Masterpiece

Ori and the Will of the Wisps Review – Metroidvania Masterpiece

Challenging, beautiful, smartly designed, and moving- Ori and the Will of the Wisps is a joy from start to finish.

Ori and the Will of the Wisps Dev Talks Standing Out in the Resurgent Metroidvania Genre

Ori and the Will of the Wisps Dev Talks Standing Out in the Resurgent Metroidvania Genre

Senior producer Daniel Smith talks about making a mark in a genre full of games like Hollow Knight and Dead Cells.

Ori and the Will of the Wisps – New Video Shows Combat, Platforming, Boss Fight, and More

Ori and the Will of the Wisps – New Video Shows Combat, Platforming, Boss Fight, and More

Moon Studios' metroidvania platformer continues to look fantastic.

Ori and the Will of the Wisps Has a File Size of Just Over 10 GB

Ori and the Will of the Wisps Has a File Size of Just Over 10 GB

The metroidvania platformer is out in less than a week.

NBA 2K20 And Ori And The Will Of The Wisps Headline Xbox Game Pass March Titles

NBA 2K20 And Ori And The Will Of The Wisps Headline Xbox Game Pass March Titles

Basketball and little creatures for you this month.

Ori and the Will of the Wisps, Bleeding Edge Beta Coming to Xbox Game Pass for PC

Ori and the Will of the Wisps, Bleeding Edge Beta Coming to Xbox Game Pass for PC

Pikuniku, State of Decay 2: Juggernaut Edition, and more also confirmed.

Ori and the Will of the Wisps – First 20 Minutes of Gameplay Revealed

Ori and the Will of the Wisps – First 20 Minutes of Gameplay Revealed

Spoilers for those who haven't played the first game.

Ori and the Will of the Wisps Is 3x Larger Than Blind Forest in “Size, Scope, and Scale”

Ori and the Will of the Wisps Is 3x Larger Than Blind Forest in “Size, Scope, and Scale”

"It’s absolutely enormous," says Daniel Smith, senior producer at Xbox Games Studios.

Ori and the Will of the Wisps – 14 Things You Need To Know

Ori and the Will of the Wisps – 14 Things You Need To Know

Moon Studios' metroidvania magic returns soon- here's what you should know about it.

Ori and the Will of the Wisps Has Gone Gold

Ori and the Will of the Wisps Has Gone Gold

The metroidvania title wraps up principal development over a month ahead of launch.

Ori and the Will of the Wisps Wiki – Everything You Need To Know About The Game

Ori and the Will of the Wisps Wiki – Everything You Need To Know About The Game

Everything you need to know about Ori and the Will of the Wisps.

Ori and the Will of the Wisps Delayed to March 2020, New Trailer Released

Ori and the Will of the Wisps Delayed to March 2020, New Trailer Released

Xbox One players will have to wait slightly longer for the Metroidvania title.

Ori and the Will of the Wisps Arrives on February 11th 2020

Ori and the Will of the Wisps Arrives on February 11th 2020

Terrifying threats like giant spiders debut in new gameplay trailer.

Ori and the Will of the Wisps Developer Teases News To “Surprise the Whole Industry”

Ori and the Will of the Wisps Developer Teases News To “Surprise the Whole Industry”

What in the world could Moon Studios be teasing here?

Ori and the Will of the Wisps- Gamescom 2018 Trailer Reveals New “Spirit Trials” Mode

Ori and the Will of the Wisps- Gamescom 2018 Trailer Reveals New “Spirit Trials” Mode

A new time trial mode that leverages the game's incredible movement? Yes please.

Ori and the Will of the Wisps Looks Gorgeous In New Gameplay Footage

Ori and the Will of the Wisps Looks Gorgeous In New Gameplay Footage

UPDATE: Confirmed for 2019.

Ori and The Will of the Wisps Video Highlights New Cinematic Tools

Ori and The Will of the Wisps Video Highlights New Cinematic Tools

Moon Studios is sprucing up its encounters, boss battles and cinematics in compelling new ways.

Another Metroid 2 Remake Dev Working on Ori and The Will of The Wisps

Another Metroid 2 Remake Dev Working on Ori and The Will of The Wisps

Milton Guasti joins Moon Studios to work on the high-profile sequel.

Ori and the Will of the Wisps Announced At Microsoft’s E3 2017 Show

Ori and the Will of the Wisps Announced At Microsoft’s E3 2017 Show

Xbox One's secret best game gets a sequel.

Ori and The Will of the Wisps To Be Announced at E3 2017 – Rumour

Ori and The Will of the Wisps To Be Announced at E3 2017 – Rumour

Rumoured Metroid-vania-style sequel could finally be unveiled.

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