Kena: Bridge of Spirits
News, coverage and analysis tracking Kena: Bridge of Spirits across the outlets.
Weekend PC Download Deals for July 3: Steam Summer Sale continuesThe Steam Summer Sale and other PC gaming storefronts are offering numerous deals on a wide variety of titles. This includes discounts on major releases, indie games, and bundles across platforms like Steam, Epic Games Store, GOG, and Humble Bundle. Several retailers are participating, with prices and availability varying.
Weekend PC Download Deals for June 19: GOG.com Summer SaleThis weekend's PC gaming deals include GOG.com's Summer Sale featuring discounts on titles like Hollow Knight Silksong and Cyberpunk 2077 Ultimate Edition. Steam and Epic Games Store also have various sales, with free games available on Epic Games Store and Amazon Luna. Humble Bundle offers several game bundles for different price tiers.- GOG Summer SaleGOG has launched its annual Summer Sale, featuring discounts on thousands of DRM-free games until July 9th. Notably, Kena: Bridge of Spirits has been added to the platform during this sale event.
Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts – June 7, 2026 – Yoshi reclaims the top spotThe Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts for the week of June 7, 2026, show "Yoshi and the Mysterious Book" reclaiming the top spot. "Mina the Hollower" dropped to fourth place, while "eFootball Kick-Off" debuted at eighth. The charts list the top-selling games and download-only titles on the platform.
Feature: Nintendo Switch 2: Year One - Looking Back, How Would You Rate It So Far?This article looks back at the first year of the Nintendo Switch 2, which launched in June 2025. It recaps the major game releases, including both new titles and enhanced versions of existing games, and discusses the challenges faced by Nintendo and the industry during this period. The piece also includes impressions from the editorial team and reader polls to gauge satisfaction with the console's debut year.
PlayStation State Of Play June 2026: All The Biggest Announcements And GamesPlayStation's State of Play event showcased upcoming games for the PlayStation 5, including a new look at Insomniac Games' Marvel's Wolverine. The showcase also featured updates on titles like Kena: Bridge of Spirits from Ember Lab, providing a glimpse into the company's 2026 lineup.
Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts – May 31, 2026 – Mina the Hollower takes down YoshiThe latest Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts for the week of May 31, 2026, show Mina the Hollower debuting at number one, unseating Yoshi and the Mysterious Book. New entries Bluey’s Quest for the Gold Pen and Stray also made their debut on the charts.
15 Major Game Reveals We Could See At The Next State of PlayThis article speculates on 15 potential game announcements and reveals that could be featured during Sony's upcoming State of Play presentation. It discusses anticipated reveals for titles like Control Resonant, Marvel's Wolverine, and a potential new Uncharted game, alongside release date announcements and updates for various PlayStation titles.
Nintendo goes live with indie sale for Switch 2 and Switch – Hollow Knight: Silksong and moreNintendo has launched a new indie game sale on the Nintendo eShop for both Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch. The sale includes popular titles such as Hollow Knight: Silksong, No Man's Sky, Kena: Bridge of Spirits, and Slay the Spire, with various discounts available. Specific end dates for the sale vary per title.
Sony Reportedly Making Single Player Games Exclusive To PlayStation AgainSony is reportedly shifting back to making its prestige single-player narrative games exclusive to PlayStation consoles, reversing a trend that saw titles like Horizon Zero Dawn and God of War ported to PC. This change, according to a report citing PlayStation studio business CEO Hermen Hulst, will not affect multiplayer-first games like Marathon. While some externally developed titles may still see PC releases, the move comes amid a changing console market and potential diminishing returns on PC ports.
PC gamers, say goodbye to PlayStation exclusives as Sony confirms single-player games aren't coming to PC…Sony Interactive Entertainment has confirmed that single-player PlayStation 5 exclusives will no longer be ported to PC, according to PlayStation boss Hermen Hulst. This marks a significant shift from the previous strategy of releasing console exclusives on PC a year or so after their initial launch. The company believes these PC ports risk damaging the PlayStation brand and sales of the PlayStation 5.
Shelve your hopes to play Ghost of Yōtei or Saros on PC, as PlayStation boss reportedly confirms plan to stop porting narrative-driven singleplayer gamesPlayStation Studios CEO Hermen Hulst has reportedly confirmed that the company plans to cease porting its narrative-driven singleplayer games to PC. This decision means titles like Ghost of Yōtei, Saros, and Marvel's Wolverine will likely remain PlayStation exclusives. While some previously announced PC versions will still release, this marks a significant shift in PlayStation's strategy regarding PC releases.
Poll: Sony's Killing Its PS5 PC Ports - But Do You Agree with Its Decision?Sony is reportedly ending PC ports for its single-player first-party games, continuing only with live service titles and select second-party projects. This decision, confirmed by Bloomberg journalist Jason Schreier following an internal town hall, aims to bolster the appeal of its PlayStation ecosystem, despite PC sales representing a small fraction of overall revenue. The move comes as game development costs escalate and exclusives remain a key factor for hardware purchasing decisions.
PlayStation reportedly confirms end of PC support for major single-player games as CEO commits to console exclusivityPlayStation Studios CEO Hermen Hulst has reportedly confirmed that major single-player narrative games will now remain exclusive to PlayStation consoles, ending the practice of releasing them on PC. This new strategy means titles like God of War and Marvel's Spider-Man will not be ported to PC after their console debut. While some multiplayer or independently published titles may still see PC releases, the company is prioritizing its console hardware for its flagship single-player experiences.
Sony Reportedly Confirms Shift Back to PS5 Single Player Exclusive GamesPlayStation Studios lead Hermen Hulst has confirmed in an internal meeting that Sony's first-party single-player games will now remain exclusive to the PlayStation 5 and will not be ported to PC. This decision follows reports and a shift in strategy that contrasts with previous multi-platform releases for certain titles. Multiplayer games will still receive multi-platform releases, and existing third-party deals for PC ports will be honored.
Epic Mystery Game Reveal Tonight Shares Same Date as GTA V Became FREEEpic Games Store is set to reveal its next mystery free game(s) on May 14, 2026, a date that notably coincides with Grand Theft Auto V: Premium Edition becoming free on the platform in 2020. While Epic has provided cryptic hints, fan speculation includes titles like Subnautica, Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, Hitman, Control, Dave the Diver, and Kena: Bridge of Spirits.
Ember Lab says working on a Zelda game in the future would be excitingEmber Lab, the studio behind Kena: Bridge of Spirits, has expressed a strong desire to work on The Legend of Zelda franchise in the future. Studio COO Josh Grier stated that Zelda was a major childhood inspiration and that creating something within the Zelda world would be exciting if the opportunity arose. The team is currently focused on the sequel Kena: Scars of Kosmora.
Kena: Bridge of Spirits interview: dev talks Nintendo Switch 2 port, frame rate, moreEmber Lab's Chief Operating Officer Josh Grier discussed the technical challenges and process of porting Kena: Bridge of Spirits to the Nintendo Switch 2. He highlighted the optimization efforts made to maintain the game's artistic vision and performance, and compared the Switch 2's hardware capabilities to the PlayStation 5. Grier also touched on the possibility of a physical release and future updates, while confirming the sequel is in development for PS5 and PC.
Kena: Bridge Of Spirits was developed for Switch 1 and was canned due to “negative experience”Ember Labs revealed that an initial attempt to develop Kena: Bridge of Spirits for the original Nintendo Switch was abandoned due to significant performance issues. The studio ultimately decided against releasing a compromised version, opting instead to focus on more powerful hardware.- Morning ConsolidationKena: Bridge of Spirits received an Accolades Trailer for its release on Nintendo Switch. Additionally, Taxi Chaos 2 has announced a physical edition release.