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Press release:
Los Angeles, 3 June 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 coming to Xbox consoles (Xbox Series X/S and Xbox One) on August 15th, 2024.

The new Xbox version of the game will feature 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 will also be 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 globally from 15 August 2024, and pre-orders will go live soon. 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 thrilled to bring the story of Kena to a new audience on Xbox platforms. 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!”

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 will also include 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 will be available globally on Xbox Series X | S and Xbox One from 15 August 2024 for $39.99 / €39.99 / £34.99 from the Microsoft Store. The physical Kena: Bridge of Spirits – Premium Edition for Xbox Series X will be available at major retailers globally from 15 August 2024 for $39.99 / €39.99 / £34.99.

Pre-order for the digital edition and the physical Kena: Bridge of Spirits – Premium Edition will be available soon.

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