Kena: Bridge of Spirits, the critically acclaimed action-adventure title from Ember Lab, is making its debut on Nintendo Switch 2 this spring.
This long-awaited move marks the first time the enchanting adventure will be playable on a Nintendo platform, expanding the game's reach to a wider audience of handheld and home console players alike. Originally released in 2021, Kena: Bridge of Spirits quickly established itself as a standout narrative-driven experience, earning praise for its impressive visuals, heartfelt storytelling, and innovative gameplay.
The Nintendo Switch 2 release will deliver a feature-complete edition, including all the latest updates and post-launch content such as the Anniversary DLC and New Game+ mode, ensuring players receive the most comprehensive version to date. Players step into the role of Kena, a young Spirit Guide tasked with helping troubled spirits move on from a haunting past.
Guided by her charming and mysterious Rot companions, Kena navigates a lush yet perilous world, blending exploration, puzzle-solving, and intense combat as she seeks to restore balance to a forgotten village and reach the sacred Mountain Shrine. Key features in the Nintendo Switch 2 version include: - Befriending and collecting the Rot, tiny spirit companions, to unlock abilities and cleanse corruption. - Exploring a rich, detailed environment filled with secrets, collectibles like Rot Hats, and meaningful side objectives such as Spirit Mail. - Customizing playstyle with powerful charmstones and upgrading skills through combat encounters and Spirit Guide Trials. - Enjoying New Game+ mode, offering new challenges, enemy configurations, and fresh gameplay experiences after completing the main story. Josh Grier, Chief Operating Officer at Ember Lab, expressed the studio's enthusiasm for the Switch 2 release, stating, "Our team is incredibly excited to deliver Kena’s journey to an all-new audience.
The support we've received for our debut title has been amazing, and bringing Kena to Nintendo Switch 2 means even more players can experience her story at home or on the go." This release is a significant milestone for both Ember Lab and Nintendo, as the addition of Kena: Bridge of Spirits to the Nintendo Switch 2 catalog continues the platform’s tradition of hosting critically acclaimed indie and third-party titles.
The game will be available digitally via the Nintendo eShop, and a new announcement trailer is now live, offering a first look at the enhanced Switch 2 gameplay. For more updates on the Nintendo Switch 2 lineup, be sure to visit our dedicated news hub.
This long-awaited move marks the first time the enchanting adventure will be playable on a Nintendo platform, expanding the game's reach to a wider audience of handheld and home console players alike. Originally released in 2021, Kena: Bridge of Spirits quickly established itself as a standout narrative-driven experience, earning praise for its impressive visuals, heartfelt storytelling, and innovative gameplay.
The Nintendo Switch 2 release will deliver a feature-complete edition, including all the latest updates and post-launch content such as the Anniversary DLC and New Game+ mode, ensuring players receive the most comprehensive version to date. Players step into the role of Kena, a young Spirit Guide tasked with helping troubled spirits move on from a haunting past.
Guided by her charming and mysterious Rot companions, Kena navigates a lush yet perilous world, blending exploration, puzzle-solving, and intense combat as she seeks to restore balance to a forgotten village and reach the sacred Mountain Shrine. Key features in the Nintendo Switch 2 version include: - Befriending and collecting the Rot, tiny spirit companions, to unlock abilities and cleanse corruption. - Exploring a rich, detailed environment filled with secrets, collectibles like Rot Hats, and meaningful side objectives such as Spirit Mail. - Customizing playstyle with powerful charmstones and upgrading skills through combat encounters and Spirit Guide Trials. - Enjoying New Game+ mode, offering new challenges, enemy configurations, and fresh gameplay experiences after completing the main story. Josh Grier, Chief Operating Officer at Ember Lab, expressed the studio's enthusiasm for the Switch 2 release, stating, "Our team is incredibly excited to deliver Kena’s journey to an all-new audience.
The support we've received for our debut title has been amazing, and bringing Kena to Nintendo Switch 2 means even more players can experience her story at home or on the go." This release is a significant milestone for both Ember Lab and Nintendo, as the addition of Kena: Bridge of Spirits to the Nintendo Switch 2 catalog continues the platform’s tradition of hosting critically acclaimed indie and third-party titles.
The game will be available digitally via the Nintendo eShop, and a new announcement trailer is now live, offering a first look at the enhanced Switch 2 gameplay. For more updates on the Nintendo Switch 2 lineup, be sure to visit our dedicated news hub.
