Nintendo has announced today that the Microsoft exclusive platformer, Ori and the Blind Forest, will be heading to the Nintendo Switch next month!
The announcement comes via the Nintendo Indie World Showcase and it caught a lot of us by surprise! Nintendo players will finally get a chance to experience the award-winning platformer! And the good news is, that the Nintendo Switch doesn’t have any real holdups as the game will run in 1080p 60 frames per second while handheld mode will run at 720p at 60 frames per second!
Check out the Ori and the Blind Forest announcement trailer down below:
Check out the official description of the game down below:
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.
Ori and the Blind Forest — The Definitive Edition is set to release for the Nintendo Switch next month on September 20th! Are you excited for the upcoming platformer? Let us know in the comments below!