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 transition, but it will be free.
The whimsical platformer was one of the highlights of Sony’s recent next-gen showcase, and is the first game developed by the team since its inception in 2009. Previously, the studio has worked on various art and animation projects, but it hopes to realise its “passion for telling stories” through interactivity. You can find a full list of PS4 to PS5 upgrades through the link.
[source twitter.com]
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Nice. Will probably play on PS4, but I'm actually really looking forward to this.
Cool, probably buying this on ps5 though.
It's good to know but I'll probably just wait till pick it up as a launch title for my ps5
Sweet!
Planning to get this with a PS5 at launch. but if the console is few and far between and hard to find, I'll get the PS4 version.
Nice to know it'll be upgraded.
Nice. I'm more and more interested in this game.
I'll happily play this Christmas Morning.
the aesthetic looks quite charming. depending on price, i might pick it up, but probably on PS5 if i get one at launch. sony seems to be backing this one quite a bit (i assume there must have been some development funding in return for timed exclusivity).
This game caught my attention as a nice little launch title, didn't even know it was coming to PS4.
Can’t wait for Kena. No free upgrade for me...getting it on PS5!!
N.i.c.e this game was one to remember.either way ps4 or ps5 this game will still looks amazing.word up son
wait wait wait, this game was coming to PS4? I thought it's a PS5 game only. This is amazing news! I love that.
That is awesome. Top of my list, But definitely want to play it best way possible.
So was always either PC or PS5 for me regardless.
Looks great. Ps5 version for me. I just hope the game is of a reasonable length. And not a 4-6 hour effort.
BUH ... BUH BUH ... BUH ONLY MICROSOFT CAN DO THIS BUH BUH BUH!!!!
Did I read that right, this is their FIRST title since the studio was created 11 YEARS ago? Jesus, and EA shutdown some great studios after not creating a game in a couple years. Either way, this looks nice.
Waiting for gameplay,before actually hyping the game,i know the artstyle tooks pixar perfect,but a game has to be more than that.
@Perryg92 Have they said it will be a PS5 launch title? If so, that's awesome.
Smart Delivery!!!! Game looks neat, want to see some extended gameplay but I'm definitely intrigued!
@ILikeStake sorry I should have said launch period rather than day.
The game is scheduled for late 2020, so if the PS5 launches in November. It should be close by hopefully.
I'll buy it for PS4, but I won't play it till PS5, the backlog is too large.
I thought it was a PS5 only game, either way if I pick up the PS5 I’ll get it on that.
@Perryg92 Ah ok gotcha. I'm hoping its close too. I'm starting to worry day 1 titles will be slim pickens. But if Assassins creed is available day 1 that should keep me busy for a month or two.
Whoa I had no idea this was coming to PS4! I kinda don't like that though. I don't want it to be held back in any way by being cross-generational.
The time lmit makes sense. Otherwise people could forevermore just buy the cheaper PS4 version and get a free upgrade to PS5. Actually, now that I say that, that's something really worth doing: buy preowned PS4 copies of games you want on PS5 and get the free upgrade, thus saving probably at least £30 per game.
I really liked this game when I have seen it and I wait patiently to get my hands on it.
Gotta say, I'm impressed with the amount of devs offering free upgrades for their games.
Excellent. This was the game i was most excited for but I don't want a ps5 so seeing this is gonna be on ps4 is amazing.
I was always gonna play the PS5 version, but this is great news for late PS5 adopters that buy the PS4 version!
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