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.

independent game studio Ember Lab is pleased to share that Kena: Bridge of Spirits is coming to Nintendo Switch 2.

The new Nintendo version will come feature-complete with the latest updates to the game, including the Anniversary DLC and New Game+ mode.

“We’re incredibly excited to bring Kena’s journey to a whole new audience, giving players the chance to experience her story at home or on the go with Nintendo Switch 2,” said Josh Grier, Chief Operating Officer at Ember Lab. “As our studio’s debut title, the overwhelming support and love the game has received over the years has truly meant a great deal to our team. We’re beyond thrilled that even more players will now be able to fully immerse themselves in Kena’s world and become part of her journey.”

The Nintendo Switch 2 version comes complete with the Anniversary DLC, which features Charmstones, Spirit Guide Trials, Kena Outfits, and accessibility features. It  also features New Game+ mode, which allows players who’ve completed the game to restart Kena’s journey with all of their previously unlocked abilities, including upgrades, outfits, Rot, and more, as well as redesigned and more challenging combat encounters.

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, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC (Steam/Epic Games Store), Kena: Bridge of Spirits will be coming to Nintendo Switch 2 in Spring 2026 at $39.99.