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Ember Lab says working on a Zelda game in the future would be exciting
Ember 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, more
Ember 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.
Award Winning Kena: Bridge of Spirits Now Available on Nintendo Switch™ 2
Ember Lab's award-winning action-adventure game Kena: Bridge of Spirits is now available on Nintendo Switch 2, offering players the chance to experience Kena's journey at home or on the go. The release includes the Anniversary DLC and New Game+ mode, with a special 20% launch discount available. The game was previously released on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC platforms.
Now that a second Kena game has been announced, the first game is making its way to Switch 2
Kena: Bridge of Spirits, an award-winning indie game, is coming to Nintendo Switch 2 this spring. The game will be feature-complete, including the Anniversary DLC and New Game Plus mode. Developer Ember Lab expressed excitement about bringing Kena's journey to a new audience on the portable platform.
Kena Bridge of Spirits Coming to Nintendo Switch 2 in Spring 2026 | Invision Game Community
Ember Lab announced that the critically acclaimed action-adventure game Kena Bridge of Spirits will be released on the Nintendo Switch 2 in Spring 2026. This release will include all previously released updates and DLC, such as the Anniversary DLC and New Game+ mode. The game is already available on PC, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X, and Xbox One.
Kena: Bridge of Spirits is coming to Switch 2 this spring
Ember Labs announced that Kena: Bridge of Spirits will be released on Nintendo Switch 2 this spring, including the Anniversary DLC with new features and a New Game+ mode. COO Josh Grier expressed excitement about bringing the game to a new audience. The studio also revealed a sequel, Kena: Scars of Kosmora, is in development for PlayStation 5 and PC.
Kena: Bridge Of Spirits Gets Long-Awaited Nintendo Switch 2 Version
Ember Lab has announced that Kena: Bridge of Spirits will be released on Nintendo Switch 2 in Spring 2026. This version includes all updates, anniversary DLC, and New Game+ content. The game follows Kena as a spirit guide navigating an ancient village, featuring puzzle solving, combat, and exploration.
