Kena: Bridge of Spirits combines exploration with fast-paced combat. Untangle the past as Kena, a young Spirit Guide in search of the sacred Mountain Shrine. Help free the spirits trapped in a forgotten village with the help of the Rot, Kena's adorable (yet powerful) spirit companions.

This gorgeous adventure takes players on a journey of self-discovery as Kena restores balance to an ancient village in a once-thriving environment. Players take on the role of Kena, a young Spirit Guide on a quest to uncover the mysterious story surrounding the demise of the village. Using her staff and the help of her collection of tiny companions known as the Rot, the player will disarm adversaries, unlock new skills, uncover secrets, and restore the beauty of the land.

Kena: Bridge of Spirits is the first game from Ember Lab, a small indie studio that honed its skills creating character-driven animated commercials and branded game apps for clients such as Coca-Cola, Major League Baseball, and Hisense. The studio was formed in 2009 by brothers Josh and Mike Grier with the mission to tell great stories with universal appeal. Ember Lab is a tight-knit team of 14 that seeks out and collaborates with emerging talent and developers worldwide.

Ember Lab is delighted to announce that Kena: Bridge of Spirits will be available worldwide on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One for the first time on August 15, 2024.

The new Xbox version of the game will feature exciting content including Xbox Exclusive pirate-themed Rot hats as well as a unique Kena Staff and a Golden Rot Skin.

Kena: Bridge of Spirits will also be available as a physical Premium Edition on Xbox Series X through a partnership with Maximum Entertainment. The physical Kena: Bridge of Spirits – Premium Edition will be available at major retailers globally from 15 August 2024, and pre-orders will go live soon.

In addition the base game, this physical version of the game will include:

• Official Digital Soundtrack

• Retail Exclusive Sticker Sheet

• Unique Kena Staff

• Golden Rot Skin

• Xbox Exclusive pirate-themed Rot hats

Josh Grier, Chief Operating Officer at Ember Lab said: “We’re thrilled to bring the story of Kena to a new audience on Xbox platforms. As our debut game, Kena means a great deal to everyone at the studio and the team is excited to share Kena’s journey with more players  - we really hope everyone enjoys meeting Kena and her Rot friends!”

One of the most unique aspects of the game revolves around enhancing Kena’s abilities with the help of her Rot companions. Building a bond with the Rot leads to a deeper, more organic combat and a nuanced skill evolution. Kena: Bridge of Spirits has been designed to take advantage of the PlayStation 5 hardware performance and DUALSENSE controller. The game features immersive haptic feedback including simulated string resistance for Kena’s Spirit Bow.

Key Features:

• Build your Team: Timid and illusive spirits scattered throughout the forest, the Rot maintain balance by decomposing dead and rotting elements.
  • Find and collect the Rot hidden around the village.
  • Unlock new powerful Rot abilities the more of them you discover.
  • Clear the corruption from the village using the Rot's powers.
• Explore a Charming World: Untangle the mystery of the village’s strange curse as you discover secrets and draw on the power from the Spirit Realm to restore this once-majestic world.
  • Explore every nook and cranny of the village to uncover secrets and rewards.
  • Discover collectable Rot Hats to customize your Rot companions.
  • Locate and deliver Spirit Mail left behind by lost spirits to open up new areas.
• Engage in Fast-Paced Combat" Take on Corrupt Spirits, trapped and unable to move on, as they challenge Kena at every turn.
  • Hone your skills with various melee and ranged attacks.
  • Command the powers of your Rot companions with their powerful Rot Actions.
  • Upgrade your abilities and powers to become a skilled Spirit Guide.

Currently available on PS5, PS4, and PC (Steam/Epic Games Store), Kena: Bridge of Spirits will be coming to Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S on August 15, 2024 at $39.99.