Award Winning Kena: Bridge of Spirits Now Available on Nintendo Switch™ 2
Join Kena and Her Rot Companions on an Incredible Adventure – At Home or on the Go – Starting Today for a Celebratory Launch Discount
Los Angeles, US, March 26, 2026 – Nintendo™ console players, get ready for the journey of a lifetime, as today, award-winning independent game studio Ember Lab is thrilled to share that their critically acclaimed story-driven action adventure game Kena: Bridge of Spirits is now available on Nintendo Switch™ 2. Starting today, players can join young Spirit Guide Kena, befriend powerful rot companions, on a magical journey on a whole new platform – at home or on the go.
In celebration of its launch on Nintendo Switch 2, the game is available for a special 20% launch discount.
Watch the Kena: Bridge of Spirits Nintendo Switch 2 Launch Trailer:
"From the beginning, Kena: Bridge of Spirits was built around storytelling, exploration, and emotional connection," said Josh Grier, Chief Operating Officer at Ember Lab. "Launching on Nintendo Switch 2 allows us to share that experience with even more players, and we're thrilled that they can now experience Kena's adventure wherever they are. We're excited to welcome both new players and longtime fans to rediscover the magic of this world."
The critically acclaimed Kena: Bridge of Spirits first launched on PlayStation platforms in September 2021 and went on to win several awards including Best Independent Game and Best Debut Indie Game at The Game Awards 2021. The game welcomes players into a charming, mysterious world that blends exploration, puzzle-solving, fast-paced combat, and a compelling story. As Kena, a young Spirit Guide searching for the sacred Mountain Shrine, players uncover the secrets of a forgotten village and help free trapped spirits with the help of the Rot – her adorable yet powerful companions.
Key Features of Kena: Bridge of Spirits Include:
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Find and befriend the timid and illusive Rot spirits scattered throughout the forest and unlock their abilities to help you clear the corruption from the village.
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Explore a once-majestic world, filled to the brim with hidden nooks and crannies, as you uncover hidden secrets and rewards, including Rot Hats to customize your Rot companions.
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Uncover charmstones that provide advantages and disadvantages to customize your playstyle. Unlock new areas by uncovering and delivering Spirit Mail left behind by lost Spirits.
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Engage in fast-paced combat as you take on the Corrupt Spirits that challenge Kena at every turn. Hone your melee and ranged attack skills, command the powers of your Rot companions, and upgrade your abilities and powers Engage in the Spirit Guide Trails to unlock rewards and improve your abilities as you work to become a skilled Spirit Guide.
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Begin your adventure anew with New Game+ with fresh encounters, greater challenges, and unique enemies.
The Nintendo Switch 2 version comes complete with the previously released Anniversary DLC, which features Charmstones, Spirit Guide Trials, Kena Outfits, and accessibility features. It also features New Game+ mode, which allows players who've completed the game to restart Kena's journey with all of their previously unlocked abilities, including upgrades, outfits, Rot, and more, as well as redesigned and more challenging combat encounters.
Kena: Bridge of Spirits is now available on Nintendo Switch 2 in North America, Europe and Asia. A release date for Taiwan will be announced soon. The game is currently available on PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store, PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4, and Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One.
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About Ember Lab
Founded in 2009 by brothers Mike and Josh Grier, Ember Lab is an independent game development studio based in California, dedicated to creating immersive and evocative experiences. Drawing on a strong foundation in film and animation, the studio blends cinematic artistry with engaging gameplay to build worlds that inspire and resonate with players. The studio fosters a highly collaborative culture where art, design, and technology come together seamlessly, allowing the team to deliver captivating and innovative experiences. Ember Lab's debut title Kena: Bridge of Spirits earned several industry honors and received widespread recognition for its narrative, art, and design. The studio is hard at work on their current project, Kena: Scars of Kosmora.
