Tag: Ember Lab
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...
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...
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...
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...
Poll Did You Buy Kena: Bridge of Spirits?
D'ya Kena?
Kena: Bridge of Spirits first caught all of our eyes at Sony's PlayStation 5 reveal event. Developer Ember Lab's biggest ever project, it's an incredibly pretty platforming adventure, with some surprisingly intense combat thrown in for good measure. Given that it was initially a title meant to help sell the PS5, we imagine that a lot of...
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...
News Kena: Bridge of Spirits PS4 Players Report Game-Breaking Bug When Using Taro Mask
Breaks the camera
It seems the PlayStation 4 version of Kena: Bridge of Spirits is suffering from one or two nasty glitches on release day as users report a game-breaking bug encountered when using the Taro Mask halts their progress. At the time of writing, nobody seems to have encountered the issue on PS5. The mask is used to progress through the...
Review Kena: Bridge of Spirits (PS5) - A Gorgeous Adventure with an Old-School Approach
Hot to Rot
Kena: Bridge of Spirits was positioned by Sony as a key game coming to PlayStation 5. While it's great that the company puts some indie titles on the same level as triple-A experiences, it can sometimes lead to inflated expectations. Developer Ember Lab's debut game has always looked fantastic in the lead up to launch, but does its...
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...
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...
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...
News Kena: Bridge of Spirits Team Already Planning for Next Game
Will utilise PS5 SSD
Kena: Bridge of Spirits was one of the standout announcements from Sony's PlayStation 5 blowout event last year, and it has only looked better and better since then. We'll all get to experience that one in August, but it appears Ember Lab is already busy with what comes next. As part of the Wired interview which revealed Son
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
