Kena: Bridge of Spirits is finally releasing on Steam after a year-long exclusivity deal with Epic Games. Since its initial launch for PlayStation consoles and the Epic Games Store on September 21 2021, the title will now be more accessible to PC users. The official release date for Kena: Bridge of Spirits on Steam is September 27, 2022. This release will come with new gameplay mechanics, cosmetics, and the ability to play the title in new game plus, carrying over any upgrades that were unlocked in the course of a playthrough.
The title was not only one of the best-looking indie releases to come out last year, but one of the most successful as well. Kena was one of 2021’s best indie games, and won numerous accolades from various awards shows. Ember Lab, the team responsible for the game was no stranger to high-quality animation and character design. The team created an impressive fan film years ago adapting The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask called “Terrible Fate” that blew viewers away. It’s no surprise that when Kena was first shown that it was able to capture a Pixar-like visual style so well.
The story of Kena: Bridge of Spirits is quite simple when broken down. It stars a young spirit guide named Kena who is trying to reach a mountain shrine. On her journey, Kena finds a deserted village and looks for answers while trying to maintain peace in the area by helping the nearby spirits. As a spirit guide, Kena has the ability to utilize cute little spirits called the Rots during Bridge of Spirits‘ beautiful adventure. With their help and Kena’s own abilities at the player’s disposal, it’s up to them to save the land from the corruption that is plaguing it.
Kena: Bridge Of Spirits Releases On Steam With The Anniversary Update
In the world of Kena: Bridge of Spirits there is much to be discovered. Not only are there 100 Rots for players to find, but meditation spots to increase health, gems to purchase cosmetics for the Rots, and karma, which is one of the most important collectibles. Karma is what allows players to upgrade Kena and give her additional abilities. Some players may prioritize looking for meditation spots and karma to boost Kena, but others who would much rather customize their Rots with hats in Kena: Bridge of Spirits, and add to their adorable spirit platoon, may check every nook and cranny for the small-scale spirits. With the option to start a New Game + being available soon, players who want to play the title once more to find anything they may have missed originally can now do so without having to create a brand new save.
Other additions coming to Kena: Bridge of Spirits in its Anniversary Update include combat scenarios with new enemies, charm stones that alter Kena’s attributes, challenge trials, an enhanced photo mode, and loads of new cosmetics for the Rots and Kena herself. Those on Steam playing for the first time will be able to access all of these new features when the update and game release on September 27. The Anniversary Update will be available to all users on all platforms free of charge.
