Ember Lab has announced a sequel to its beloved PS4 era hit. The new game is called Kena: Scars of Kosmora. The studio set out key details at the recent showcase and confirmed a release on PlayStation 5 and on PC later in 2026. The reveal delivered a cinematic trailer and fresh notes on story combat and world design. The PlayStation blog carried comments from Josh Grier about the studio goals and about Kena as a lead character. The studio name appears below.
Reveal and Trailer
The trailer shows an older Kena who is a more seasoned spirit guide. She travels to Kosmora to seek answers about a long standing affliction. The trailer shows an early glimpse of a broken staff and new elemental powers based on alchemy. Ember Lab described a larger world with distinct regions and with buried secrets. The team said the story will be emotional and heartfelt while giving players more room to explore.
The studio said Kena will meet a dangerous spirit who shatters her staff. The loss forces the hero to learn a forgotten form of spirit guiding. That form uses alchemy to bend elemental forces in combat. The new system adds depth to boss fights and to encounters with hostile spirits.
Gameplay and Companions
Elemental spirit companions replace the Rot role in a new form. These companions grow over time and they unlock new powers as bonds deepen. Each spirit links to a specific element. The relationships create new puzzles and new combat synergies. Combat focuses on timing use of elemental powers while maintaining a pace that matches the emotional tone of the story.
Developers also said the world size will expand. The first game ran about ten to fifteen hours for many players. This sequel aims to offer a longer playtime with more exploration and with larger set piece boss encounters. The team plans to keep the accessible style that defined the debut while adding richer systems for players who want deeper challenges.
What Players Need to Know
Pre orders and detailed platforms were not fully outlined in the initial post. Ember Lab confirmed PS5 and PC as launch platforms for 2026. The studio will share more specifics on release windows editions and on extra content in the months ahead. Players who loved the art direction of the first game can expect a similar visual tone that grows with higher fidelity on current generation hardware.
Developers want to balance story combat and exploration. The sequel still retains the theme of the spirit guide but introduces stakes and mechanics. The game will also be friendly to new gamers and gratifying to the loyal customers. The companions of elements will most probably influence the strategy of the new players and the replay behavior.