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'''<cite>Oddworld: Soulstorm</cite>''' is the latest videogame developed by [[Oddworld Inhabitants]], released on [[PlayStation]] and [[PC]] in 2021. It is the sixth [[Oddworld videogames|videogame released by Oddworld Inhabitants]] and is primarily a retelling of events previously portrayed in <cite>[[Oddworld:_Abe's_Exoddus|Oddworld: Abe’s Exoddus]]</cite>, although with hugely significant changes to the story, gameplay and levels. It is the second installment in the [[Oddworld 2.0]] [[Quintology]] and so can also be considered a replacement of <cite>[[Oddworld:_Munch's_Oddysee|Oddworld: Munch’s Oddysee]]</cite>, although it contains only small references to the lore of that game and does not star [[Munch]].
<b><cite>Oddworld: Soulstorm</cite></b> is the latest videogame developed by [[Oddworld Inhabitants]], released on [[PlayStation]] and [[PC]] in <time>2021</time>. It is the sixth [[Oddworld videogames|videogame released by Oddworld Inhabitants]] and is primarily a retelling of events previously portrayed in <cite>[[Oddworld: Abe's Exoddus]]</cite>, although with hugely significant changes to the story, gameplay and levels. It is the second installment in the [[Oddworld 2.0]] [[Oddworld Quintology|Quintology]] and so can also be considered a replacement of <cite>[[Oddworld: Munch's Oddysee]]</cite>, although it contains only small references to the lore of that game and does not feature [[Munch]].


== Story ==
== Story ==
{{Main|Oddworld: Soulstorm/Plot|label 1 = Plot of <cite>Oddworld: Soulstorm</cite>}}
The narrative of <cite>Oddworld: Soulstorm</cite> diverges from the events of <cite>[[Oddworld: Abe's Exoddus]]</cite>, although it focuses on many of the same characters, locations and themes as well as introducing new ones. For instance, in <cite>Exoddus</cite>, [[Necrum Mines]] is the first playable location [[Abe]] visits, but in <cite>Soulstorm</cite> it is one of the last places Abe travels to.
 
=== Synopsis ===
{{Main|Oddworld: Soulstorm/plot|label 1 = Plot of <cite>Oddworld: Soulstorm</cite>}}


== Gameplay ==
== Gameplay ==
{{Main|Oddworld: Soulstorm/Gameplay|label 1 = <cite>Oddworld: Soulstorm</cite> gameplay}}
{{Main|Oddworld: Soulstorm/gameplay|label 1 = <cite>Oddworld: Soulstorm</cite> gameplay|Oddworld: Soulstorm/Levels|label 2 = Levels in <cite>Oddworld: Soulstorm</cite>}}
=== Movement ===
=== Chanting ===
=== Crafting ===
{{Main|Oddworld: Soulstorm/crafting|label 1 = Crafting in <cite>Oddworld: Soulstorm</cite>}}
=== Achievements ===
{{Main|Oddworld: Soulstorm/cchievements|label 1 = Achievements in <cite>Oddworld: Soulstorm</cite>|Oddworld: Soulstorm/Badges|label 2 = Badges in <cite>Oddworld: Soulstorm</cite>}}


== History ==
== History ==
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=== Release ===
=== Release ===
; 6 April 2021
After the Epic Spring Showcase, on <time datetime="2021-02-11">11 February 2021</time>, the Oddworld Inhabitants Twitter account shared a message from [[Lorne Lanning]] addressing Oddworld fans regarding the release date of <cite>Oddworld: Soulstorm</cite>.<ref name="ReleaseDateLorne1"/> In the final part of the four-tweet message, Lorne assured fans that the game's release date would be revealed before <time datetime="2021-02-28T24:00">the end of February 2021</time>.<ref name="ReleaseDateLorne4"/>
: Sony PlayStation 4
 
: Sony PlayStation 5
On <time datetime="2021-02-25">25 February 2021</time>, Lanning hosted a 3-minute presentation during Sony's State of Play digital promotional event during which he announced that the [[PlayStation]] 5 version of <cite>Oddworld: Soulstorm</cite> would be free to play for PlayStation Plus members from <time datetime="2021-04-06">6 April</time> to <time datetime="2021-05-03">3 May 2021</time>. The endslate of the video gave a <time datetime="2021-04-06">6 April</time> release date for <cite>Oddworld: Soulstorm</cite> on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and on Epic Games Store for PC.<ref name="StateofPlayYTOW"/> This was backed up by a post on [[Oddworld.com]] and a guest post by Lanning on the PlayStation.Blog.<ref name="ReleaseDateOddcom"/><ref name="ReleaseDatePSBlog"/>
 
During the lawsuit of <cite>Epic Games, Inc. v. Apple Inc.</cite> held in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California, one document submitted as evidence revealed that Epic Games Store had ‘lifetime exclusivity’ on <cite>Oddworld: Soulstorm</cite>, at least on PC, at least in the words Epic Games used internally, and at least at the time the document was used internally (<time datetime="2019-10-25">25 October 2019</time>).<ref name="DX4361"/>
 
<cite>Oddworld: Soulstorm</cite> hasn't been confirmed for release on any other gaming platform.
 
==== Pre-orders ====
Because <cite>Oddworld: Soulstorm</cite> was free on PlayStation 5 for PlayStation Plus members at its launch, Oddworld Inhabitants was unable to offer pre-orders on digital copies of the game for both PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4.<ref name="PreorderPlayStation"/>
 
==== Cross Buy ====
Customers who purchased the digital PlayStation 4 version of <cite>Oddworld: Soulstorm</cite> would be able to own the digital PlayStation 5 version of the game as well for free. However, because the digital PlayStation 5 version of <cite>Soulstorm</cite> would be free for PlayStation Plus members at the game's launch, the reverse would not be true, and customers buying the digital PlayStation 5 version of the game would <em>not</em> be able to also own the digital PlayStation 4 version of the game for free.<ref name="FreePath"/>
 
==== Physical ====
On <time datetime="2021-03-25">25 March 2021</time>, [[Microids]] announced that it publishing physical editions of <cite>Oddworld: Soulstorm</cite> for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5, to be released by retailers on <time datetime="2021-07-06">6 July</time>, with participating retailers offering pre-orders immediately. Two versions were made available, the ‘<b>Day One Oddition</b>’ and the ‘<b>Collector's Oddition</b>’.<ref name="MicroidsPhysical"/>
 
The Day One Oddition features the game in a collectible embossed metal case featuring [[Abe]]'s scarred left hand on the front and his tattooed chest on the rear. The Collector's Oddition includes the metal case and also comes with
* unique collector's box
* <cite>[[Oddworld: Soulstorm – The art of the videogame]]</cite>, a 160-page artbook made by Pix'n Love
* exclusive 22 cm (9 inch) Abe figurine
* exclusive [[SoulStorm Mining Company]] key fob
* 3 art prints: [[SoulStorm Brewery]], [[FeeCo Depot]] and [[Molluck]]
* stickers of [[Mudokon]] tribal art and Abe's [[Scrab]] tattoo
 
Pre-orders of Microids' physical editions also come with
* 50-page digital artbook by Pix'n Love
* digital game soundtrack
 
==== Timeline ====
; <time datetime="2021-04-06">6 April 2021</time>
: Sony PlayStation 4 (digital)
: Sony PlayStation 5 (digital)
: Microsoft Windows (Epic Games Store)
: Microsoft Windows (Epic Games Store)
; <time datetime="2021-07-06">6 July 2021</time>
: Sony PlayStation 4 (physical)
: Sony PlayStation 5 (physical)
: Collector's Oddition
: Day One Oddition
: <cite>[[Oddworld: Soulstorm – The art of the videogame]]</cite>


=== Patches ===
=== Patches ===
{{Main|Oddworld: Soulstorm/patches|label 1 = <cite>Oddworld: Soulstorm</cite> patches}}
{{Main|Oddworld: Soulstorm/patches|label 1 = <cite>Oddworld: Soulstorm</cite> patches}}
; 7 April 2021
; <time datetime="2021-04-07">7 April 2021</time>
: 1.05
: 1.05
; 9 April 2021
; <time datetime="2021-04-09">9 April 2021</time>
: 1.06
: 1.06
; 14 April 2021
; <time datetime="2021-04-14">14 April 2021</time>
: 1.07
: 1.07
; <time datetime="2021-04-28">28 April 2021</time>
: 1.08
== References ==
<references>
<ref name="ReleaseDateLorne1"><b>Lanning, Lorne (<time datetime="2021-02-11T19:16Z">7·16 pm, 11 February 2021</time>)</b>. ‘<q>A message from @lorne_lanning: // To Our Fans, // Thank you for your support. Today we released a new teaser trailer, courtesy of our friends at Epic. If you haven’t seen it yet, click here to check it out:</q>’. [https://twitter.com/OddworldInc/status/1359959458181509125 Tweet]. @OddworldInc. Twitter.</ref>
<ref name="ReleaseDateLorne4"><b>Lanning, Lorne (<time datetime="2021-02-11T19:16Z">7·16 pm, 11 February 2021</time>)</b>. ‘<q>So, with Abe as my witness, before the sun sets on <time datetime="2021-02-28">the last day of February 2021</time>, you will know the official simultaneous release date for Oddworld: Soulstorm’s on <abbr title="PlayStation 5">PS5</abbr>, <abbr title="PlayStation 4">PS4</abbr>, and Epic Games Store. // Until then, stay safe. Stay odd! // Lorne Lanning</q>’. [https://twitter.com/OddworldInc/status/1359959464359694342 Tweet]. @OddworldInc. Twitter.</ref>
<ref name="StateofPlayYTOW"><b>Lanning, Lorne (<time datetime="2021-02-25">25 February 2021</time>)</b>. ‘[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tngcQ9nkHxc Oddworld: Soulstorm at Sony State of Play!]’. Oddworld Inhabitants. YouTube. Google.</ref>
<ref name="ReleaseDateOddcom"><b>Oddworld Staff (<time datetime="2021-02-25">25 February 2021</time>)</b>. ‘[http://www.oddworld.com/2021/02/oddworld-soulstorm-coming-april-6/ Oddworld: Soulstorm Coming to PC, PS4, and PS5 on April 6]’. Community News. Oddworld.com. Oddworld Inhabitants.</ref>
<ref name="ReleaseDatePSBlog"><b>Lanning, Lorne (<time datetime="2021-02-25">25 February 2021</time>)</b>. ‘[https://blog.playstation.com/2021/02/25/oddworld-soulstorm-arrives-on-ps4-and-ps5-april-6/ Oddworld: Soulstorm arrives on PS4 and PS5 April 6]’. PlayStation.Blog. PlayStation.com. Sony Interactive Entertainment Europe Limited.</ref>
<ref name="DX4361"><b>Epic Games (<time datetime="2019-10-25">25 October 2019</time>)</b>. ‘Lifetime exclusivity on select titles (Oddworld: Soulstorm, Auto Chess, 10 Crowns, Ooblets, World War Z)’. ‘2nd Half <time>2019</time> + MG risk mitigated by evolved deal structure’, ‘Epic Games Store 12 Month Exclusive - Deal Structures’, slide 61. ‘Epic Games Store Review of Performance and Strategy’. Exhibit DX-4361. <cite>Epic Games, Inc. v. Apple, Inc.</cite>, 4:20-cv-05640-YGR (<time>2021</time>). United States District Court for the Northern District of California.</ref>
<ref name="PreorderPlayStation"><b>Oddworld Inhabitants (<time datetime="2021-03-23T17:24Z">5·24 pm, 23 March 2021</time>)</b>. ‘<q>@QuinnMi96388106 @StanGe205 Hi Quinn, don't worry we received your "lovely" email. Because Soulstorm is April’s free game of the month for <abbr title="PlayStation 5">PS5</abbr> <abbr title="PlayStation Plus">PS+</abbr> members, we are not allowed to offer pre-orders for the <abbr title="PlayStation">PS</abbr> digital versions of the game. But, PC players can pre-order right now at Epic Games Store.</q>’. [https://twitter.com/OddworldInc/status/1374426726713892868 Tweet]. @OddworldInc. Twitter.</ref>
<ref name="FreePath"><b>Oddworld Inhabitants (<time datetime="2021-04-02T16:16Z">4·16 pm, 2 April 2021</time>)</b>. ‘<q>If you purchase the digital <abbr title="PlayStation 4">PS4</abbr> version, we are offering a FREE PATH to the <abbr title="PlayStation 5">PS5</abbr> digital version. But, because the game is free for <abbr title="PlayStation 5">PS5</abbr> <abbr title="PlayStation Plus">PS+</abbr> owners in <time datetime="2021-04">April</time>, we will not be offering a free backward path from <time datetime="PlayStation 5">PS5</time> to <time datetime="PlayStation 4">PS4</time>.</q>’. [https://twitter.com/OddworldInc/status/1378018589991653382 Tweet]. @OddworldInc. Twitter.</ref>
<ref name="MicroidsPhysical"><b>Team Microids (<time datetime="2021-03-25T16:30">4·30 pm, 25 March 2021</time>)</b>. ‘[https://www.microids.com/us/microids-and-oddworld-inhabitants-announce-oddworld-soulstorms-retail-odditions-now-available-in-pre-order-us/ Microids and Oddworld Inhabitants announce Oddworld: Soulstorm’s retail “Odditions”, now available in pre-order]’. News. Microids.</ref>
</references>


== Appendices ==
== Appendices ==
=== Characters ===
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| group1 = Characters
| list1 =
* [[Abe]]
* [[Abe]]
* [[Molluck]]
* [[Molluck]]
* [[Alf]]
* [[Alf]]
* [[Toby]]
* [[Toby]]
* [[Slig Chauffeur]]
* [[Keeper]]
* [[Keeper]]
* [[Bee Queen]]
* [[Brewmaster]]
* [[Brewmaster]]
* [[Morguer]]
* [[Morguer]]
* [[Ludwig von Aslik]]
* [[Ludwig Von Aslik]]
* [[Shrykull]]
* [[Shrykull]]
* [[Stoopy]]
* [[Bennie]] (mentioned)
* [[Sam]] (mentioned)
* [[Fakie Colic]] (quoted)
* [[Lady Margaret]] (mentioned)
* [[Dyagra]] (quoted)
* [[Ed]] (promotional)


=== Species ===
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| list2 =
* [[Mudokon]]s
* [[Mudokon]]s
* [[Glukkon]]s
* [[Glukkon]]s
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* [[Sleech]]es
* [[Sleech]]es
* [[Meetlebat]]s
* [[Meetlebat]]s
* Birds
* [[Bird]]s
* Bees
* [[Bee]]s
* Moongrass
* [[Moongrass]]
* Paramold
* [[Paramold]]
* Haggut moss
* [[Haggut Moss]]
* [[Scrab]]s (mentioned)
* [[Paramite]]s (mentioned)
* [[Vykker]]s (depicted)
* [[Clakker]]z (mentioned)
* [[Rat]]s (mentioned)
* [[Mosquito]]es (mentioned)
 
| group3 = Locations
| list3 =
* [[Mudos]]
* [[RuptureFarms]] (mentioned)
* [[Monsaic Lines]]
* [[Sorrow Valley]]
* [[FlubCo Phat Station]]
* [[Slig Barracks]]
* [[Z-Line]]
* [[Necrum]]
* [[FeeCo Depot]]
* [[SoulStorm Brewery]]
* [[Yaymans]] (mentioned)
* [[Nolybab]] (mentioned)
* [[Bonewerkz]] (mentioned)
* [[Magog Motors]] (mentioned)
* [[Flub Fuels]] (mentioned)
 
| group4 = Organisations
| list4 =
* [[Magog Cartel]]
* [[Cheapo Labor Transport]]
* [[FGFS Financial Services]]
* [[F.U.D.A.]]
* [[Slave Aid]]
* [[Ministry of Security]]
* [[Soulstorm Enterprises]]
* [[Magog Holdings]]
* [[Wildlife Protection & Preservation Ministry]]
* [[Brawl Mart]]
* [[Ministry of Industry]]
* [[Stockgluk Guild]]
* [[Diggers Guild]]
* [[IronChronos Temple]]
* [[Modokaid]] (promotional)
* [[SoulStorm Mining Company]] (promotional)
 
| group5 = Media
| list5 =
* [[The Daily Deception]]
* [[The Mudos Misinformer]]
* [[Financial]]
* [[M.O.M. News]]
* [[Slig News Network]]
* [[E-Crappy]]
* [[Projekt Soulstorm]]
* [[Blahtta]]
* [[Honorary Executive Sukkup Recognition]]
* [[Immaculate Deception]]


=== Levels ===
| group6 = [[Oddworld: Soulstorm/Levels|Levels]]
| list6 =
* [[Oddworld:_Soulstorm/The_Raid_on_Monsaic|The Raid on Monsaic]]
* [[Oddworld:_Soulstorm/The_Raid_on_Monsaic|The Raid on Monsaic]]
* [[Oddworld:_Soulstorm/The_Ruins|The Ruins]]
* [[Oddworld:_Soulstorm/The_Ruins|The Ruins]]
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* [[Oddworld:_Soulstorm/The_Mines|The Mines]]
* [[Oddworld:_Soulstorm/The_Mines|The Mines]]
* [[Oddworld:_Soulstorm/The_Sanctum|The Sanctum]]
* [[Oddworld:_Soulstorm/The_Sanctum|The Sanctum]]
* [[Oddworld:_Soulstorm/The_Escape|The Escape]]
* [[Oddworld:_Soulstorm/Escape|Escape]]
* [[Oddworld:_Soulstorm/Feeco_Depot|Feeco Depot]]
* [[Oddworld:_Soulstorm/Feeco_Depot|Feeco Depot]]
* [[Oddworld:_Soulstorm/The_Yards|The Yards]]
* [[Oddworld:_Soulstorm/The_Yards|The Yards]]
* [[Oddworld:_Soulstorm/Brewery|Brewery]]
* [[Oddworld:_Soulstorm/Brewery|Brewery]]
* [[Oddworld:_Soulstorm/Eye_of_the_Storm|Eye of the Storm]]
* [[Oddworld:_Soulstorm/Eye_of_the_Storm|Eye of the Storm]]
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| list7 =
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| group8 = Vendos
| list8 =
* [[Oddworld: Soulstorm/Battery|Battery]]
* [[Oddworld: Soulstorm/Brew bottle|Brew bottle]]
* [[Oddworld: Soulstorm/Rock candy|Rock candy]]
* [[Oddworld: Soulstorm/Rubberbands|Rubberbands]]
* [[Oddworld: Soulstorm/Fizzy pop|Fizzy pop]]
* [[Oddworld: Soulstorm/Blastos|Blastos]]
* [[Oddworld: Soulstorm/Gum|Gum]]
* [[Oddworld: Soulstorm/Fire extinguisher|Fire extinguisher]]
| group9 = Ingredients
| list9 =
* [[Oddworld: Soulstorm/Sleech guano|Sleech guano]]
* [[Oddworld: Soulstorm/Haggut Moss|Haggut Moss]]
* [[Oddworld: Soulstorm/MeetleBat venom|MeetleBat venom]]
* [[Oddworld: Soulstorm/Moongrass|Moongrass]]
* [[Oddworld: Soulstorm/Paramold|Paramold]]
* [[Oddworld: Soulstorm/Wiring kit|Wiring kit]]
* [[Oddworld: Soulstorm/Tin can|Tin can]]
* [[Oddworld: Soulstorm/Detergent|Detergent]]
* [[Oddworld: Soulstorm/Lighter|Lighter]]
* [[Oddworld: Soulstorm/Anti-viral wipes|Anti-viral wipes]]
* [[Oddworld: Soulstorm/Tape|Tape]]
* [[Oddworld: Soulstorm/Epoxy|Epoxy]]
* [[Oddworld: Soulstorm/Amplifier|Amplifier]]
* [[Oddworld: Soulstorm/Steel hose|Steel hose]]
* [[Oddworld: Soulstorm/Bone powder|Bone powder]]
| group10 = Recipes
| list10 =
* [[Oddworld: Soulstorm/Antidote|Antidote]]
* [[Oddworld: Soulstorm/IED stun mine|IED stun mine]]
* [[Oddworld: Soulstorm/Smoke screen|Smoke screen]]
* [[Oddworld: Soulstorm/Brewnade|Brewnade]]
* [[Oddworld: Soulstorm/Rock candy#Bouncy candy|Bouncy candy]]
* [[Oddworld: Soulstorm/Fizzy pop#Fizzy pow|Fizzy pow]]
* [[Oddworld: Soulstorm/Rock candy#Bouncy binding candy|Bouncy binding candy]]
* [[Oddworld: Soulstorm/IED stun mine#IED super stun mine|IED super stun mine]]
* [[Oddworld: Soulstorm/Fizzy pop#Sticky fizzy pow|Sticky fizzy pow]]
* [[Oddworld: Soulstorm/Flamethrower|Flamethrower]]
* [[Oddworld: Soulstorm/Smoke screen#Smoke screen plus|Smoke screen plus]]
| group11 = Other
| list11 =
* [[Oddworld: Soulstorm/Royal jelly|Royal jelly]]
* [[Oddworld: Soulstorm/Moolah|Moolah]]
* [[Oddworld: Soulstorm/Key|Keys]]
* [[Oddworld: Soulstorm/Empty bottle|Empty bottle]]
* [[Oddworld: Soulstorm/Phatoline|Phatoline]]
* [[Oddworld: Soulstorm/Flare|Flare]]
* [[Stone of the Fragon's Eye]]
* [[Oddworld: Soulstorm/Chi charm|Chi charm]]s
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Oddworld: Soulstorm is the latest videogame developed by Oddworld Inhabitants, released on PlayStation and PC in . It is the sixth videogame released by Oddworld Inhabitants and is primarily a retelling of events previously portrayed in Oddworld: Abe's Exoddus, although with hugely significant changes to the story, gameplay and levels. It is the second installment in the Oddworld 2.0 Quintology and so can also be considered a replacement of Oddworld: Munch's Oddysee, although it contains only small references to the lore of that game and does not feature Munch.

Story

The narrative of Oddworld: Soulstorm diverges from the events of Oddworld: Abe's Exoddus, although it focuses on many of the same characters, locations and themes as well as introducing new ones. For instance, in Exoddus, Necrum Mines is the first playable location Abe visits, but in Soulstorm it is one of the last places Abe travels to.

Synopsis

Gameplay

Movement

Chanting

Crafting

Achievements

History

Release

After the Epic Spring Showcase, on , the Oddworld Inhabitants Twitter account shared a message from Lorne Lanning addressing Oddworld fans regarding the release date of Oddworld: Soulstorm.[1] In the final part of the four-tweet message, Lorne assured fans that the game's release date would be revealed before .[2]

On , Lanning hosted a 3-minute presentation during Sony's State of Play digital promotional event during which he announced that the PlayStation 5 version of Oddworld: Soulstorm would be free to play for PlayStation Plus members from to . The endslate of the video gave a release date for Oddworld: Soulstorm on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and on Epic Games Store for PC.[3] This was backed up by a post on Oddworld.com and a guest post by Lanning on the PlayStation.Blog.[4][5]

During the lawsuit of Epic Games, Inc. v. Apple Inc. held in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California, one document submitted as evidence revealed that Epic Games Store had ‘lifetime exclusivity’ on Oddworld: Soulstorm, at least on PC, at least in the words Epic Games used internally, and at least at the time the document was used internally ().[6]

Oddworld: Soulstorm hasn't been confirmed for release on any other gaming platform.

Pre-orders

Because Oddworld: Soulstorm was free on PlayStation 5 for PlayStation Plus members at its launch, Oddworld Inhabitants was unable to offer pre-orders on digital copies of the game for both PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4.[7]

Cross Buy

Customers who purchased the digital PlayStation 4 version of Oddworld: Soulstorm would be able to own the digital PlayStation 5 version of the game as well for free. However, because the digital PlayStation 5 version of Soulstorm would be free for PlayStation Plus members at the game's launch, the reverse would not be true, and customers buying the digital PlayStation 5 version of the game would not be able to also own the digital PlayStation 4 version of the game for free.[8]

Physical

On , Microids announced that it publishing physical editions of Oddworld: Soulstorm for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5, to be released by retailers on , with participating retailers offering pre-orders immediately. Two versions were made available, the ‘Day One Oddition’ and the ‘Collector's Oddition’.[9]

The Day One Oddition features the game in a collectible embossed metal case featuring Abe's scarred left hand on the front and his tattooed chest on the rear. The Collector's Oddition includes the metal case and also comes with

Pre-orders of Microids' physical editions also come with

  • 50-page digital artbook by Pix'n Love
  • digital game soundtrack

Timeline

Sony PlayStation 4 (digital)
Sony PlayStation 5 (digital)
Microsoft Windows (Epic Games Store)
Sony PlayStation 4 (physical)
Sony PlayStation 5 (physical)
Collector's Oddition
Day One Oddition
Oddworld: Soulstorm – The art of the videogame

Patches

1.05
1.06
1.07
1.08

References

  1. Lanning, Lorne (). ‘A message from @lorne_lanning: // To Our Fans, // Thank you for your support. Today we released a new teaser trailer, courtesy of our friends at Epic. If you haven’t seen it yet, click here to check it out:’. Tweet. @OddworldInc. Twitter.
  2. Lanning, Lorne (). ‘So, with Abe as my witness, before the sun sets on , you will know the official simultaneous release date for Oddworld: Soulstorm’s on PS5, PS4, and Epic Games Store. // Until then, stay safe. Stay odd! // Lorne Lanning’. Tweet. @OddworldInc. Twitter.
  3. Lanning, Lorne (). ‘Oddworld: Soulstorm at Sony State of Play!’. Oddworld Inhabitants. YouTube. Google.
  4. Oddworld Staff (). ‘Oddworld: Soulstorm Coming to PC, PS4, and PS5 on April 6’. Community News. Oddworld.com. Oddworld Inhabitants.
  5. Lanning, Lorne (). ‘Oddworld: Soulstorm arrives on PS4 and PS5 April 6’. PlayStation.Blog. PlayStation.com. Sony Interactive Entertainment Europe Limited.
  6. Epic Games (). ‘Lifetime exclusivity on select titles (Oddworld: Soulstorm, Auto Chess, 10 Crowns, Ooblets, World War Z)’. ‘2nd Half + MG risk mitigated by evolved deal structure’, ‘Epic Games Store 12 Month Exclusive - Deal Structures’, slide 61. ‘Epic Games Store Review of Performance and Strategy’. Exhibit DX-4361. Epic Games, Inc. v. Apple, Inc., 4:20-cv-05640-YGR (). United States District Court for the Northern District of California.
  7. Oddworld Inhabitants (). ‘@QuinnMi96388106 @StanGe205 Hi Quinn, don't worry we received your "lovely" email. Because Soulstorm is April’s free game of the month for PS5 PS+ members, we are not allowed to offer pre-orders for the PS digital versions of the game. But, PC players can pre-order right now at Epic Games Store.’. Tweet. @OddworldInc. Twitter.
  8. Oddworld Inhabitants (). ‘If you purchase the digital PS4 version, we are offering a FREE PATH to the PS5 digital version. But, because the game is free for PS5 PS+ owners in , we will not be offering a free backward path from to .’. Tweet. @OddworldInc. Twitter.
  9. Team Microids (). ‘Microids and Oddworld Inhabitants announce Oddworld: Soulstorm’s retail “Odditions”, now available in pre-order’. News. Microids.

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