Summary
AfterXboxmanaged to annoy its community by releasing several exclusive games onto PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch, the tables have turned asKena: Bridge of Spirits,which was previously a Sony console exclusive, is coming to the Series X|S. Originally released back in 2021, the action-adventure game that sports art direction and animation straight out of a classic Pixar movie is finally landing on Xbox. Which isn’t to say it’s the first time the game has been available on a Microsoft machine as Ember Lab’s sleeper hit has been on PC since launch.
PerGame Informer,Kena: Bridge of Spiritswill arrive on Xbox Series X|S on August 15and will be available for $39,99. It wouldn’t be a new console release without some extra goodies: The Xbox version ofKenacomes with pirate hats for The Rot, which are tiny forest spirits, a Golden Rot skin, and an exclusive staff for the titular hero. It’s currently unknown whether Ember Labs has any plans on bringing these cosmetics over to other platforms in the future, but it certainly sounds like Xbox will be the best platform to play the game.
Kena: Bridge of Spirits' Surprising Soulsborne Challenge
Kena: Bridge of Spirits might look sweet on the surface, but the game presents an unexpected challenge reminiscent of FromSoftware’s Soulsborne games.
Kena: Bridge Of Spirits Is One Of 2021’s Best
A Compelling Story Mixed With Stunning Visuals
To further celebrate the Xbox launch ofKena: Bridge of Spirits, Ember Labs is releasing a special physical edition that will contain a host of collectiblesfor die-hard fans. This version of the game is bundled with an exclusive sheet of stickers, a digital soundtrack and all the aforementioned extra in-game items. It’s worth noting that the Xbox port will also include everything in theAnniversary DLCupdate which adds a New Game+ option, new challenge modes, and additional cosmetics.
Back when it launched in 2021,Kenaearned plenty of praise from fans and critics alike, ending up on several Game of the Year lists. Inspired heavily by classicThe Legend of Zeldagames and the more punishingDark Soulsfranchise, the world-design, combat, and visual artistry made it a firm favorite as users praised it as one ofthe best PS5 console exclusives available at the time. While it release simultaneously on the Epic Games Store, it took another year for it to arrive on Steam.
In Screen Rant’s review ofKena: Bridge of Spirits, Rob Gordon noted that it felt likeEmber Labs knew exactly how ambitious it needed to bewithout stretching too thin.The result was a world that was difficult to leave, constantly asking players to explore its environments thoroughly. At last, Xbox players will finally be able to understand the hype.
