Kena: Scars of Kosmora now launches in 2027. Ember Lab announced the change on the PlayStation Blog, saying it wants more time to polish an expanded experience that exceeds the quality of its 2021 debut, Kena: Bridge of Spirits, at a much bigger scale.
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Why the release moved to 2027
Since the announcement trailer in February, the team has been working to finish the game. Pushing the release into 2027 gives Ember Lab the room to polish the expanded game it wants to deliver. The studio thanked fans for their anticipation and passion.
The story of Kosmora
Like the first game, Scars of Kosmora is a character-focused linear adventure, but with a broader and deeper scope. Kena has studied as a Spirit Guide, part warrior and part spiritual healer who fights the Corruption that infects the environment when the dead cannot move on. She has helped spirits of the dead, but has yet to explore what Spirit Guiding means for the living.
Her childhood friend Orfio believes the mysterious island of Kosmora holds answers for both of them, and Kena sets out to meet him to learn more about her past and future.
Elements and Alchemystic Temples
The ancient Spirit Guides of Kosmora developed an approach based on the four elements and Alchemystic Temples. Four interconnected cultures once thrived on the island, each with a guiding element, before a cataclysm destroyed one of them. The spiritual meaning of the elements has faded, but they still shape how each surviving culture lives.
The complex Spirit Guide temples are a major part of the game. These dungeon-style experiences test player skills and reward them with transformative upgrades for Kena.
Platforms
The announcement was published on the PlayStation Blog, where the game is shown for PS5. Further platform details were not part of this update. Because Kena is a single-player adventure, crossplay is not relevant.
Key facts at a glance
- New release window: 2027.
- A character-focused linear adventure with a larger scope.
- Four elements and Alchemystic Temples are central to the world.
- Kena returns as a Spirit Guide seeking answers on Kosmora.
Why it matters
Delays are disappointing, but studios often use the extra time to polish bigger games. Ember Lab’s message suggests the team wants Kena: Scars of Kosmora to surpass the first game, and the new story details give fans something to look forward to.
Frequently asked questions
When does Kena: Scars of Kosmora launch?
Kena: Scars of Kosmora launches in 2027. A specific date has not been given.
Is Kena: Scars of Kosmora multiplayer?
It is described as a character-focused linear adventure, so it appears to be single-player.
Who is Orfio?
Orfio is Kena’s childhood friend, who believes the island of Kosmora holds the answers they are both seeking.
Background on Kena
Kena: Bridge of Spirits launched in 2021 as Ember Lab’s debut and was praised for its art style. The sequel keeps the character-focused structure but expands the world, the temples and the story around Kena’s role as a Spirit Guide. A longer development time is the studio’s way of matching that larger ambition.
What to do next
Fans can wishlist the game on their platform and follow Ember Lab for new trailers. As more details about Kena: Scars of Kosmora are shared, we will update this story with platform and release information.
What fans can expect
Fans of the first game can expect the same blend of exploration, puzzles and combat, with more areas to discover and new temples to solve. The extra development time should help with performance and polish, which matter for a story-driven game like Kena: Scars of Kosmora. Keep following Ember Lab for screenshots and a firm release date.
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Source: PlayStation Blog.
