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A snazzy new trailer has just revealed the game will be coming to Xbox One Family of devices and Xbox Game Pass on February 11, 2020.

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The game will also be available on Steam.

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Last year Microsoft delivered an excellent E3 conference showing off over 50 games, including 18 Xbox exclusives and 15 world premieres.

Among those games was samurai action adventure Serkiro, which released earlier this year to widespread critical acclaim. Other games showcased included Forza Horizon 4 and Kingdom Hearts 3, two more games that went on to receive strong reviews and sales.

Because the 2018 conference delivered so much in terms of games, fans are hoping for more of the same this year. But will Microsoft deliver?

For UK viewers, the Microsoft showcase will begin on June 9 at 21.00 BST (13.00 PT, 16.00 EST and 22.00 CEST).

As with previous Microsoft E3 conferences, the show will run for quite a while, it's believed that this year it could last as long as two hours.

Microsoft normally reveals a large number of games in the span of their showcase, with a decent chunk of attention directed towards ID@Xbox – Microsoft’s indie game publishing platform.

There’s also huge excitement at the prospect of getting a look at the newest Xbox console. Whilst Microsoft hasn’t confirmed that any next-gen tech will be present at the conference, their big rivals Sony have been making headlines with snippets of info on the upcoming PS5. Microsoft may well be keen to get the jump on an absent Sony at this year’s E3.

If we do see something of the new Xbox, it’s likely that we’ll see footage from some next-gen games. This would be a huge crowd-pleaser and a sure-fire way to get the video game world talking about Microsoft.

Ori and the Will of the Wisps was announced as a sequel to the 2015 game Ori and the Blind Forest at the 2017 E3 conference with a cinematic trailer, followed by a gameplay trailer at E3 2018. Both Ori games are Xbox exclusives, and the first game received strong reviews becoming something of a fan-favourite after launch.

Going back to series origins, Ori and the Blind Forest is a gorgeous 2D platform adventure game featuring Ori, a spirit guardian who is tasked with restoring life and the elements to a dying forest. The game is a so-called ‘Metroidvania’, featuring a large 2D world with certain avenues that can only be explored once Ori unlocks a particular ability.

The sequel is Ori and the Will of the Wisps, and what we’ve seen of the game so far looks very promising indeed. Ori’s world looks more beautiful than ever, and a host of kooky characters and dread-inducing bosses only add to what looks like it will be an excellent experience.

The initial cinematic trailer (released during the 2017 E3 conference) showcased a darker theme, with heavy storms brewing and fires burning out of control. It’s a somewhat new direction for Ori, but this is easily one of the most-anticipated Xbox One titles regardless.

As of yet, there is no exact release date for Ori and the Will of the Wisps beyond ‘2019’.

However, the slick gameplay and polished visuals shown in the 2018 gameplay trailer suggest that the game is a decent way through its development cycle. This means that we could be seeing Ori and the Will of the Wisps release at any time going forward.

But what does fan speculation have to say on the matter? Well, Ori and the Blind Forest was set in the spring and the game released on March 2015. Because Ori and the Will of the Wisps seems to exude a darker theme, could we be seeing this sequel release towards the end of the year? Perhaps during Winter? Online fan speculation certainly suggests we might.

Hopefully, the Microsoft E3 conference will clear all this up and provide an exact release date for fans eager to get their hands on Ori’s latest adventure.

Don't want to miss any of the E3 2019 action?

Daily Star Gaming will be covering each conference with a live stream - getting all the information to you as soon as it happens - but you can find a full rundown of when to expect the main news drops below.

Pop these times into your diary and make sure you return to read all the big gaming news as it's revealed on the day. We'll also have live blogs each day and will add links as and when they become available.

• Microsoft Xbox – June 9 - 1pm Pacific, 4pm Eastern, 9pm BST, 10pm CEST

• Bethesda – June 9 - 5.30pm Pacific, 8.30pm Eastern, 1.30am BST, 2.30am CEST

• Devolver Digital – June 9 - 7pm Pacific, 10pm Eastern, 3am BST, 4am CEST

• Ubisoft – June 10 - 1pm Pacific, 4pm Eastern, 9pm BST, 10pm CEST

• Square Enix - June 10 - 6pm Pacific, 9pm Eastern, 2am BST, 3am CEST

• Nintendo Spotlight – June 11 - 9am Pacific, 12pm Eastern, 5pm BST, 6pm CEST

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