Ori and the Blind Forest Expansion Coming Later This Year According to Moon Studios

Written by Brandon Hofer on August 06, 2015

News: Moon Studios and Major Nelson have just revealed a piece of information that Ori fans should be happy about...an expansion is coming later this year.

Ori and the Blind Forest released earlier this year on Xbox One and PC to pretty much universal acclaim. It is a fantastic “Metroid-vania” game with some nice platforming, some cool puzzles and, at times, some insane difficulty levels. The vast majority of people seem to really like it though and now it appears that we are going to be getting some more Ori. For those who are interested, you can check out our review for Ori and the Blind Forest as well.

According to a tweet that Major Nelson just sent out, Moon Studios has revealed that Ori and the Blind Forest is getting an expansion later this year. This is fantastic news and adds to an already strong lineup that Xbox One gamers have to look forward to this holiday season. Unfortunately no other details have been released but it is good to know that we are going to get more Ori a little later this year.

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For those who might not be familiar with Ori and the Blind Forest I encourage you to try it out. The premise of the game is below:

”“Ori and the Blind Forest” is a masterfully-crafted action-adventure platformer that combines exploratory gameplay with a heart-wrenching emotional narrative. Powered by the Unity Engine, “Ori and the Blind Forest” combines beautiful visuals and a cinematic score for an unforgettable experience.

The forest of Nibel is dying. After a powerful storm sets a series of devastating events in motion, an unlikely hero must journey to find his courage and confront a dark nemesis to save his home. “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 for Xbox One and PC. Featuring hand-painted artwork, meticulously animated character performance, and a fully orchestrated score, “Ori and the Blind Forest” explores a deeply emotional story about love and sacrifice, and the hope that exists in us all.”

What do you think about getting an expansion later this year for Ori and the Blind Forest? Tell us what you think below.