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Press release:
Los Angeles, 15 August 2024:
The L.A.-based (the US) award-winning indie games studio Ember are today very happy and excited to announce that their popular story-driven action-adventure game “Kena: Bridge of Spirits“, is now digitally and physically available for Xbox consoles (Xbox Series X/S and Xbox One) worldwide.

the first time, indie games studio Ember Lab’s award-winning action adventure game Kena: Bridge of Spirits is available on Xbox Series X | S and Xbox One worldwide from today. The new Xbox version of the game features exciting content including Xbox Exclusive pirate-themed Rot hats as well as a unique Kena Staff and a Golden Rot Skin.

Kena: Bridge of Spirits is also available as a physical Premium Edition on Xbox Series X through a partnership with Maximum Entertainment. The physical Kena: Bridge of Spirits – Premium Edition will be available at major retailers in the US and Canada from 15 August 2024, and available globally from 29 August 2024. In addition the base game, this physical version of the game will include:

Official Digital Soundtrack

Retail Exclusive Sticker Sheet

Unique Kena Staff

Golden Rot Skin

Xbox Exclusive pirate-themed Rot hats

Josh Grier, Chief Operating Officer at Ember Lab said: “We’re really excited to welcome new players to take the journey with Kena through the spirit world and meet her Rot friends. As our debut game, Kena: Bridge of Spirits still means a great deal to us and we can’t wait for everyone on Xbox to discover the mysteries and puzzles that the world has to offer.”

One of the most talked about adventures from an indie studio in recent years, Kena: Bridge of Spirits offers players an action-adventure game that combines compelling narrative with exploration, puzzle-solving, and fast-paced combat. The game delivers a journey of self-discovery as Kena, a young Spirit Guide, restores balance to an ancient village in a once-thriving environment.

Kena: Bridge of Spirits first launched on PlayStation platforms 21 September 2021 and went on to win several awards including Best Independent Game and Best Debut Indie Game at The Game Awards 2021. The Xbox version of the game includes the Anniversary DLC update that launched in September 2022 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, upgrades, outfits, Rot, etc, as well as redesigned and more challenging combat encounters.

Kena: Bridge of Spirits is now available globally on digital on Xbox Series X | S and Xbox One for $39.99 / €39.99 / £34.99 from the Microsoft Store. The physical Kena: Bridge of Spirits – Premium Edition for Xbox Series X is available now in the US and Canada in most major retailers and will be available at major retailers globally from 29 August 2024 for $39.99 / €39.99 / £34.99.

Kena: Bridge of Spirits is available digitally on the Microsoft Store here: https://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/store/kena-bridge-of-spirits/9NDNM3HX77R0

And available as a physical edition here: https://www.amazon.com/Kena-Bridge-Spirits-Xbox-X-Premium/dp/B0D68F15T4/ref

About Ember Lab
Ember Lab is an independent game development and animation studio known for their successful award-winning debut game Kena: Bridge of Spirits in 2021, which is currently available on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4 and PC. Driven by a passion for telling great stories, the Southern California company was founded in 2009 as a post-production studio by brothers Josh and Mike Grier. Specializing in character-driven animated commercials, VFX, and film production, the studio grew into a boutique advertising agency creating immersive stories with worldwide appeal. Previous projects include the fan film Majora’s Mask – Terrible Fate and award-winning short film Dust, as well as numerous ad campaigns for brands including Coca-Cola and Hisense.

About Maximum Entertainment
Maximum Entertainment is a global entertainment company dedicated to crafting indie to AA video game experiences through original content and licensed partnerships. A fully integrated group with a broad portfolio of content, the company emphasizes collaboration and inclusivity in its partnerships to produce the highest level of interactive entertainment. With more than 300 titles in its catalogue, Maximum Entertainment has joined forces with talented creators and renowned franchises around the globe to deliver magic to the gamer in everyone. Maximum Entertainment employs more than 200 professionals across the entire value chain of video games including development, publishing, transmedia, sales, and operations. Visit Maximum Entertainment at www.maximument.com