Developer Ember Lab has introduced that its upcoming PS5 recreation Kena: Scars of Kosmora, the sequel to 2021’s much-loved Kena: Bridge of Spirits, has been delayed. The sport–which provides off main Zelda vibes–was beforehand set to launch this 12 months, however now it has been delayed to 2027.
In a weblog submit, the builders mentioned they want extra time to “ship a top-notch recreation that exceeds the standard” of Bridge of Spirits. “Pushing our launch into 2027 provides us the power to essentially polish the expanded recreation expertise we wish to ship,” the studio mentioned.
Scars of Kosmora is a linear journey recreation, similar to the 2021 entry, however the sequel has a “broader and deeper scope,” the studio mentioned.
“We hope you’re simply as excited to leap into Kena’s subsequent journey as we’re to share it with you. We’ve been working onerous to fill it with the marvel, allure, and problem followers have come to count on,” the staff added. “We recognize your persistence and assist as we take the time for Scars of Kosmora to be the evolution of Kena’s journey and expertise we wish to ship.”
In Scars of Kosmora, principal character Kena is now a seasoned spirit information and embarks on a journey to the island of Kosmora to discover a “remedy for her affliction and to reconnect with a buddy from her previous.” The island holds a “highly effective corruption” that fractures her workers, so Kena adopts a brand new methodology of manipulating the weather to her benefit.
“On her journey, Kena discovers and nurtures memorable spirit companions– whose powers she is going to harness to unravel puzzles and defeat enemies utilizing new elemental skills,” reads a line from the sport’s description.
2021’s Bridge of Spirits was launched initially on PS4, PS5, and PC, and later got here to Xbox One and Xbox Sequence X|S in 2024. A Swap 2 version arrived in March this 12 months. Kosmora has been confirmed just for PS5 and PC to date.