Developer Ember Lab have has announced that Kena: Bridge of Spirits is coming to Xbox consoles this summer.
The action-adventure game is coming to Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S on August 15th. The Xbox versions will have an Xbox Exclusive pirate-themed Rot hats as well as a unique Kena Staff and a Golden Rot Skin. A physical version will also be offered by Maximum Entertainment.
Kena: Bridge of Spirits was originally released for PC (via the Epic Games Store), PS4, and PS5, but later came to Steam.
“We’re thrilled to bring the story of Kena to a new audience on Xbox platforms,” Ember Lab CEO Josh Grier said. “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!”
Here’s a rundown on the game, plus a new trailer:
Kena: Bridge of Spirits: a story-driven, action adventure combining 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.
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.
Now Including all ANNIVERSARY UPDATE Content!
Explore brand new features including: New Game+, Trials, Outfits & more!
- New Game+: Begin a new adventure after completing the game, starting with all your abilities, upgrades, and Rot as you face new combat encounters, challenges and unique enemies.
- Spirit Guide Trials: Sharpen your skills and unlock rewards in The Trials, including: Wave Defenses, Obstacle Courses, and the chance to take on key boss-fights again and again.
- Outfits: Unlock brand new outfits for Kena to wear by mastering The Trials.
- Charmstones: Discover Charmstones that can be equipped to provide different advantages and disadvantages to customize your playstyle.
- Enhanced Photo Mode: Includes more fun poses, unique lighting setups, and even a moving camera feature!
