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Press release:
PARIS, FRANCE – August 22, 2023.
Gameloft, a leader in the development and publishing of games, and HarperCollins Productions, an award-winning media production company within HarperCollins Publishers, are thrilled to announce that “The Oregon Trail“, the multiple award-winning official successor to the global phenomenon, is now available to play on Xbox One X|S and Xbox Series X|S for $23.99 during its launch week, then $29.99 once its Survival Sale has commenced.

In The Oregon Trail, players are put at the center of all the trials and tribulations of the journey westward. They must stock their wagon, choose their traveling party, and make sure they all arrive safely to Oregon by making tough choices in dangerous and unexpected situations. Players will also learn the real history behind the trail, including the Native American experience, which is a first in the franchise.

The release of The Oregon Trail on Xbox Series X|S is a faithful adaptation of the Apple Arcade version and has been created with the support of Gameloft Lviv. The Xbox X|S version includes all five previous Apple Arcade content updates, as well as new features including more accessibility options, events, and visual filters to see the game in a whole new way!

Prospective pioneers that want to keep adventuring beyond the base The Oregon Trail experience can purchase its “Cowboys and Critters” DLC for $5. The DLC includes thirteen new stories that explore some of the more fearsome critters and animals on the trail and additional stories that focus on the Horse Creek Treaty, the Chisholm Trail Journey, and a select Native American story about the legend of “The People Eaters,” a cannibalistic, fearsome red-headed tribe who fought against the Numa people.

“We’re incredibly excited for even more players to experience The Oregon Trail,” said David MacMinn, Game Manager.

“We’re pleased to see our game expand to multiple new platforms, and we hope Xbox players will enjoy their time on the trail as much as we did making it.”

”The gameplay in this new version of The Oregon Trail has proven to be incredibly exciting and as popular as it was in the 90s”, said Caroline Fraser, Head of HarperCollins Productions. “We are thrilled to expand the audience to Xbox and make the game available to even more players.”

About Gameloft
Leader in the development and publishing of games, Gameloft® has established itself as a pioneer in the industry, creating innovative gaming experiences for over 20 years. Gameloft creates games for all digital platforms, from mobile to cross-platform titles for PC and consoles. Gameloft operates its own established franchises such as Asphalt®, Dragon Mania Legends, Modern Combat and Dungeon Hunter and also partners with major rights holders including LEGO®, Universal, Illumination Entertainment, Hasbro®, Fox Digital Entertainment, Mattel®, Lamborghini®, and Ferrari®. Gameloft distributes its games in over 100 countries and employs 3,600 people worldwide. Every month, 55 million unique users can be reached by advertisers in Gameloft games with Gameloft for brands, a leading B2B offering dedicated to brands and agencies. Gameloft is a Vivendi company.

About HarperCollins Productions
HarperCollins Productions is a production company with expertise across all media platforms. Operating within HarperCollins Publishers, the second-largest consumer book publisher in the world, HarperCollins Productions is uniquely positioned to identify book properties with media potential while building a pipeline of original IP developed in-house. It produces TV, film, and interactive media, from conception through launch, handling marketing, product licensing, and promotions for HarperCollins’s major franchises, which include Carmen Sandiego®, Pretzel and the Puppies®, and The Oregon Trail®.