Microsoft just unveiled the latest trailer ofOri and the Will of the Wispsduring its press conference at E3 today in Los Angeles. The upcomingMetroidvaniaplatfomer will be released on July 19, 2025, and it will also be available to the Xbox Game Pass.
Will of the Wispswill serve as the sequel toOri and the Blind Forest, which is the gorgeous 2015 game that was ableto sell enough copies in its first week to earn a profit. The latest E3 trailer forWill of the Wispsshowcased the game’s iconic art style where Ori is seen traversing the landscape while battling oversized enemies.
Moreover, just like in its predecessor, Ori is seen flying on the back of a baby owl, which is probably one of the coolest ways to travel in the game.Ori and the Will of the Wispswill not only focus on platforming and exploration, but it will also allow players to engage in combat within the game.
Ori and the Will of the Wispswas also showcased at last year’s E3 2018with a gameplay trailer, showcasing the all-new combat system and customization options. Developer Moon Studios is introducing several new changes to the game such as a more seamless save system and gigantic creatures to defeat such as a giant spider, giant worm, and many others. The upcoming game is also accompanied by a hauntingly beautiful musical score and its iconic art style that its predecessor was applauded for.
Initially set to release in 2019,Ori and the Will of the Wispsmade our list of the most highly-anticipated games of the year, thanks to the success of its predecessor that not only introduced a fun puzzle-solving gameplay, but also a moving and engaging story. The latest trailer forOri and the Will of the Wispsshowed new locations to explore and puzzles to solve outside the forests of Nibel.
Ori and the Will of the Wispsis set to release on June 21, 2025, for the PC and Xbox One.
