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Friday19th Apr 2024
News It Looks Like Kena: Bridge of Spirits Is Heading to New Platforms
ESRB rating for Xbox Series X|S version spotted
Ember Lab will seemingly be spreading its wings for pastures new in the future as a new ESRB rating all but confirms an Xbox Series X|S version of Kena: Bridge of Spirits is in the works. First released for the PS5, PS4, and PC in September 2021, the Xbox port could bring up to three years of console...
Thursday3rd Aug 2023
News Stunning PS5, PS4 Indie Kena: Bridge of Spirits Took a Month to Make Back Its Budget
Greatness from small beginings
PS5, PS4 exclusive Kena: Bridge of Spirits was a particularly gorgeous action platformer that we quite enjoyed, and we weren't the only ones. Developer Ember Labs had previously revealed that the game took a month to recoup its budget and become profitable, but in a new interview, brothers and co-founders Josh and...
Wednesday28th Sep 2022
News Kena: Bridge of Spirits' Massive Anniversary Update Available Now on PS5, PS4
Charmstones, hats and New Game+, oh my
Kena: Bridge of Spirits is celebrating a year out in the wild with a massive anniversary update, adding New Game+, additional outfits, the Spirit Guide Trials game mode, and more. It's available now, on PS5 and PS4, as a free title update. New Game+ is the big ticket item here, allowing returning players to...
Friday19th Aug 2022
News Pretty PS5, PS4 Platformer Kena: Bridge of Spirits Getting Massive Update
New Game+ and more coming next month
Ember Lab’s awesome debut effort Kena: Bridge of Spirits is getting a chunky anniversary update, which will include New Game+ and much more on PS5 and PS4. The patch – due out on 27th September – will bundle in brand new outfits, all unlocked through a game mode named Spirit Guide Trials. These will...
Thursday28th Oct 2021
News Kena: Bridge of Spirits Patch 1.11 Is All About Hats and Bug Fixes
Hats available until 1st November
Kena: Bridge of Spirits developer Ember Lab has deployed a significant patch for the PlayStation 5, PS4 console exclusive that adds three new hats for the Rot to wear and fixes lots of little bugs. The former will only stick around until 1st November 2021, though, so you've got to be quick if you want to grab them...
Thursday23rd Sep 2021
News Kena: Bridge of Spirits Exploit Lets You Skip Second Playthrough to Get Tough Trophy
Master Spirit Guide Trophy unlocked in minutes
Kena: Bridge of Spirits arrived on PlayStation 5 this week, and it's a charming adventure that's well worth playing. If you're a Trophy hunter, the game's list is a pleasant one, and not too challenging to complete — save for one that might take you some time. The Trophy 'Master Spirit Guide' requires...
Monday20th Sep 2021
News Kena: Bridge of Spirits Grabs Physical Version in November
Priced at $49.99
Kena: Bridge of Spirits releases digitally for PlayStation 5 and PS4 tomorrow, but if you'd rather run the game off a disc and have a bit of plastic to display on your shelf, a physical version has been confirmed to be releasing in November. It will be provided in conjunction with Maximum Games as a Deluxe Edition that packages the...
Friday17th Sep 2021
News Kena: Bridge of Spirits Characters Don't Look Quite So Cute as Fall Guys Costumes
Kena and Rot outfits coming soon
Kena: Bridge of Spirits, an indie title that Sony spotlighted as part of its PlayStation 5 reveal, is due out very soon indeed. In just a few days, the game is coming to both PS5 and PS4, and it looks like it'll be celebrating in a rather unusual way. Right around launch, a pair of Kena costumes will arrive in Fall...
Thursday29th Jul 2021
News PlayStation Console Exclusive Kena: Bridge of Spirits Delayed to September
Keep those spirits up
Kena: Bridge of Spirits was revealed back in June of last year, and ever since, it's looked like a delightful action adventure for PlayStation 5 and PS4. Unfortunately, the indie title has gone through its share of delays, and developer Ember Lab has just announced another. The game was pencilled in for 24th August, but will...
Friday11th Jun 2021
News Kena: Bridge of Spirits Looks Lovely, New Gameplay Shown in Dev Presentation
Is it August yet?
As if we needed further proof that Kena: Bridge of Spirits will be an utter delight, developer Ember Lab has shown off a little more of the PlayStation 5 and PS4 adventure. As part of the Tribeca Game Spotlight, the game received a good few minutes in the spotlight, and we got to see some all-new footage — including gameplay...
Gallery Gawk at Gorgeous Kena: Bridge of Spirits PS5 Screens
Kena believe it
Cor, blimey – feast your eyes on these new Kena: Bridge of Spirits screens. We’ve known all along that the Ember Labs outing would be a feast for the senses, but this new batch of images is dazzling even our cynical eyes. Many of the images show gameplay, as the heroine draws her bow and faces off against evil tree antagonists...
Friday26th Feb 2021
News Worry No Longer, Kena: Bridge of Spirits Is a $40 Game
Price covers both PS5 and PS4
Price is a topic on the tip of nearly everyone's tongues right now, so you should be happy to hear that you won't have to pay over the odds for Kena: Bridge of Spirits. Digital pre-orders are live right now over on the PlayStation Store, with the base version costing £32.99/$39.99. That purchase grants you access to...
Thursday25th Feb 2021
News Kena: Bridge of Spirits Dated for August on PS5, PS4
Plus a stunning trailer
It may have been handed a March release window roughly a month ago, but Kena: Bridge of Spirits will actually launch on both PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 on 24th August 2021. The date was revealed as part of a pretty lengthy trailer (embedded above) that showed off lots of gameplay and stunning visuals. Some story hints...
Wednesday2nd Dec 2020
Gallery PS5, PS4 Console Exclusive Kena: Bridge of Spirits Looks Stunning in New Screens
We Kena wait
Kena: Bridge of Spirits, perhaps one of the more anticipated post-launch PlayStation 5 games, continues to look incredible in new assets released by developer Ember Lab. The images show off lush environments, tough combat encounters, and big discoveries. We’re sure you’ll agree, these look like concept art brought to life. The...
Tuesday17th Nov 2020
News PS5 Stunner Kena: Bridge of Spirits Still on Track for Early 2021
One to look forward to
Kena: Bridge of Spirits was scheduled to launch alongside the PlayStation 5, but was delayed earlier in the year. It’s no bother – there’s plenty to play on Sony’s new system – but some fans were worried when the PlayStation website listed the title for release in Q4 2021. That would be a pretty hefty rescheduling…...
Friday11th Sep 2020
News Kena: Bridge of Spirits Delayed to Early 2021 on PS5, PS4
"This year has brought many challenges"
Kena: Bridge of Spirits stood out during PlayStation 5's Future of Gaming presentation, and has become a favourite in the next-gen console's early lineup. Unfortunately, it's going to take a little longer to arrive than we thought; developer Ember Lab has decided it best to delay the game. As stated in the...
Wednesday9th Sep 2020
News PS5's Haptic Feedback Will Add to the Immersion in Kena: Bridge of Spirits
And the game will look better on Sony's next-gen console
The haptic feedback that you’ll find in PlayStation 5’s controller DualSense is dramatically different to the rumble motors found in the DualShock 4. Instead of simply jolting your hands, developers can create textures using wave files; these may pan from your left hand to your right hand,...
Tuesday8th Sep 2020
News Kena: Bridge of Spirits Takes Two Seconds to Boot on PS5
About as long as it takes to read this sentence
How long does your favourite game take to load on the PlayStation 4? We’re not talking about Suspend/Resume or anything like that; we mean the first time you select it from your system’s main menu. About 15 seconds? 30 seconds? Heck, a minute, maybe? Kena: Bridge of Spirits takes two seconds on a...
Wednesday2nd Sep 2020
News PS5 Indie Kena: Bridge of Spirits Fronts Game Informer Magazine
True spirit
One of the best things about gaming in 2020 is that any game can become a breakout hit. We’ve seen Fall Guys become the standout story of the summer, and while it was flanked by juggernauts sequels like Horizon Forbidden West and Gran Turismo 7 at the PlayStation 5’s reveal event, Kena: Bridge of Spirits is arguably one of the most...
Wednesday26th Aug 2020
News Kena: Bridge of Spirits Targeting Retail Release Later On
A bridge too far
Kena: Bridge of Spirits is one of the standout games announced for the PlayStation 5 thus far, but it will not be available physically at launch. Responding to a question about the possibility of a retail release, developer Ember Lab explained that it will be looking into deploying boxed copies of the pretty platformer “later...
Thursday13th Aug 2020
News Kena: Bridge of Spirits Will Be Free to Upgrade from PS4 to PS5
Don't get left behind
Promising PlayStation 5 indie game Kena: Bridge of Spirits will also release on the PlayStation 4 later this year, but those who pick up the current-gen release will be able to upgrade to the next-gen edition for free. Developer Ember Lab confirmed the tidbit on Twitter, suggesting there may be a “time limit” to the...
Thursday6th Aug 2020
News PS5 Game Kena: Bridge of Spirits Rules Out State of Play Appearance
Scratch it off the list
We're at a bit of a loss when it comes to predicting what games will be a part of today's State of Play livestream now. Sony has more than 40 minutes of airtime to fill and PlayStation 5 title Kena: Bridge of Spirits just confirmed it won’t be part of the show. As for what will be outside of Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About...
Wednesday1st Jul 2020
News Kena: Bridge of Spirits Video Breaks Down PS5 Reveal Trailer
Devs talk combat and exploration
One unexpected game announcement really caught our attention during the PlayStation 5 reveal event, and it was Kena: Bridge of Spirits. This cross-gen action adventure had a great debut trailer, and we can't wait to see how it all plays when the game arrives this holiday. IGN has just released a new video, which...
Thursday11th Jun 2020
News Kena: Bridge of Spirits Is a Stunning Action Adventure Coming to PS5
Developed by Ember Lab
Kena: Bridge of Spirits is a brand new game heading to PlayStation 5. It comes from indie studio Ember Lab, and the visuals on display are beautiful. It's an action adventure title starring the titular Kena, a girl who can befriend and command a small species known as the Rot. Cute name. Details are thin on the ground but...
