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Press release:
Los Angeles, US, March 5, 2026 – Award-winning independent game studio Ember Lab is pleased to share that their critically acclaimed story-driven action adventure game Kena: Bridge of Spirits is coming to Nintendo Switch™ 2. The new Nintendo version will come feature-complete with the latest updates to the game, including the Anniversary DLC and New Game+ mode.

“We’re incredibly excited to bring Kena’s journey to a whole new audience, giving players the chance to experience her story at home or on the go with Nintendo Switch 2,” said Josh Grier, Chief Operating Officer at Ember Lab.

“As our studio’s debut title, the overwhelming support and love the game has received over the years has truly meant a great deal to our team. We’re beyond thrilled that even more players will now be able to fully immerse themselves in Kena’s world and become part of her journey.”

Kena: Bridge of Spirits first launched on PlayStation platforms in September 2021 and went on to win several awards including Best Independent Game and Best Debut Indie Game at The Game Awards 2021. One of the most beloved indie games in recent years, the game welcomes players into a charming world filled with mystery, combining exploration, puzzle-solving, fast-paced combat, and compelling narrative. Players take on the role of Kena, a young spirit guide, on her journey of self discovery as she restores balance to an ancient village in a once-thriving environment.

The Nintendo Switch 2 version comes complete with the Anniversary DLC, 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, including upgrades, outfits, Rot, and more, as well as redesigned and more challenging combat encounters.

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Kena: Bridge of Spirits offers players an action-adventure game that combines compelling narrative with exploration, puzzle-solving, and fast-paced combat. Players untangle the past as Kena, a young Spirit Guide in search of the sacred Mountain Shrine, helping free the spirits trapped in a forgotten village with the aid of the Rot – her adorable (yet powerful) spirit companions.

Key Features of Kena: Bridge of Spirits Include:

Find and befriend the timid and illusive Rot spirits scattered throughout the forest and unlock their abilities to help you clear the corruption from the village.
Explore a once-majestic world, filled to the brim with hidden nooks and crannies, as you uncover hidden secrets and rewards, including Rot Hats to customize your Rot companions.
Uncover charmstones that provide advantages and disadvantages to customize your playstyle. Unlock new areas by uncovering and delivering Spirit Mail left behind by lost Spirits.
Engage in fast-paced combat as you take on the Corrupt Spirits that challenge Kena at every turn. Hone your melee and ranged attack skills, command the powers of your Rot companions, and upgrade your abilities and powers Engage in the Spirit Guide Trails to unlock rewards and improve your abilities as you work to become a skilled Spirit Guide.
Begin your adventure anew with New Game+ with fresh encounters, greater challenges, and unique enemies.

Kena: Bridge of Spirits will be available globally on Nintendo Switch 2 in Spring 2026. The game is currently available on PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store, PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4, and Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One.

To keep up to date with the latest new about Kena: Bridge of Spirits, follow Ember Lab on Facebook, Instagram, X, YouTube, TikTok, and the official website.

A press kit for Kena: Bridge of Spirits can be found here.

About Ember Lab

Founded in 2009 by brothers Mike and Josh Grier, Ember Lab is an independent game development studio based in California, dedicated to creating immersive and evocative experiences. Drawing on a strong foundation in film and animation, the studio blends cinematic artistry with engaging gameplay to build worlds that inspire and resonate with players.
The studio fosters a highly collaborative culture where art, design, and technology come together seamlessly, allowing the team to deliver captivating and innovative experiences.
Ember Lab’s debut title Kena: Bridge of Spirits earned several industry honors and received widespread recognition for its narrative, art, and design. The studio is currently hard at work on their current project, Kena: Scars of Kosmora.