A puzzle platformer that combines deep gameplay with emotional storytelling, Ori and the Blind Forest delivers a stunningly beautiful visual aesthetic that will warm even the coldest hearts.Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition is a new version of the action-adventure platformer that combines exploratory gameplay with a heart-wrenching emotional narrative. The winner of multiple prestigious awards, “Ori and the Blind Forest” takes the unforgettable experience of the original game and enhances it with new content.
The forest of Nibel is dying. After a powerful storm sets a series of devastating events in motion, Ori must journey to find courage and confront a dark nemesis to save the forest of Nibel. Winner of several prestigious awards, “Ori and the Blind Forest” tells the tale of a young orphan destined for heroics, through a visually stunning Action-Platformer crafted by Moon Studios. Featuring hand-painted artwork, meticulously animated character performance, a fully orchestrated score and dozens of new features in the Definitive Edition, “Ori and the Blind Forest” explores a deeply emotional story about love and sacrifice, and the hope that exists in us all.
Nordic Games partners up with Microsoft Studios and Moon Studios to bring the Steam version of Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition to retail, offering two editions - Standard and Limited Edition - which will both release on June 14, 2016.
“My colleagues and I at Nordic Games were Ori fans from the very beginning”, said Reinhard Pollice, Business and Product Development Director at Nordic Games. “There is a fundamental connection with platformers in our team. Combine this with the unique art style, the gripping atmosphere, and the immaculate gameplay of Ori and the Blind Forest, and you’ll see our team drooling all over this amazing game. In more formal words: We are more than happy to work together with Microsoft Studios and Moon Studios and publish this gem of a game in its PC retail version and give it the physical representation it deserves.”
"Since we released Ori and the Blind Forest, we’ve received many mails, tweets and requests from fans asking for a boxed retail release, so we're extremely pleased to finally make everyone's wish come true,” said Thomas Mahler, CEO of Moon Studios. “We hope that all of you will be pleased with what we’ve put together for this retail release of Ori and the Blind Forest Definitive Edition. We can't wait to finally see Ori and the Blind Forest on shelves and we once again want to thank all of our fans and everyone who supported Moon and Ori over the last few years - we're deeply humbled and appreciative, thank you so much!”
The Standard retail version of the Definitive Edition retails at EUR/USD 19.99 and includes:
The Limited retail version of the Definitive Edition retails at EUR/USD 29.99 and includes:
- Premium Packaging
- Quickstart Guide
- Game DVD
- A3 Poster
And for those who enjoy playing Ori on Xbox One, Microsoft will – in partnership with stores across the US –release the critically-acclaimed Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition for Xbox One on June 14, 2016 for $19.99.
- Steelbox
- Quickstart Guide
- Game DVD
- Audio-CD OST
- 2 Postcards
- 2 Double-Sided A3 Posters
What’s new about the Definitive Edition?
- Packed with new and additional content: new areas, new abilities, more story sequences, multiple difficulty modes, fast travel between areas and much more!
- Discover Naru's past in two brand new environments
- Master two powerful new abilities - Dash and Light Burst
- Find new secret areas and explore Nibel faster by teleporting between Spirit Wells
Current owners of “Ori and the Blind Forest” can upgrade to the “Definitive Edition” for $4.99, while all new players can pick up the full game for $19.99. If you already own “Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition” on Xbox One, your saves and progress will sync across Windows 10 and Xbox One – unlock abilities and explore the world on your productivity PC at work or on the go, and then resume where you left off when you’re back on your Xbox One at home.
New Features
- Packed with new and additional content: new areas, new abilities, more story sequences, multiple difficulty modes, fast travel between areas and much more!
- Discover Naru’s past in two brand new environments
- Master two powerful new abilities – Dash and Light Burst
- Find new secret areas and explore Nibel faster by teleporting between Spirit Wells
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