{"id":1305,"date":"2026-02-15T12:49:00","date_gmt":"2026-02-15T12:49:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tasteshk.com\/?p=1305"},"modified":"2026-08-03T12:52:23","modified_gmt":"2026-08-03T12:52:23","slug":"return-of-the-spirit-guide-kena-scars-of-kosmora-officially-announced-for-ps5-and-pc-in-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tasteshk.com\/index.php\/2026\/02\/15\/return-of-the-spirit-guide-kena-scars-of-kosmora-officially-announced-for-ps5-and-pc-in-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Return of the Spirit Guide: Kena Scars of Kosmora Officially Announced for PS5 and PC in 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Storybook Sequel: Indie studio Ember Lab revealed Kena Scars of Kosmora during Sony&#8217;s State of Play showcase, following up on their award-winning 2021 hit Kena Bridge of Spirits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Broken Staff, New Alchemy: After a powerful spirit shatters her life-sustaining staff, an older and more experienced Kena must adopt an ancient, forgotten form of elemental alchemy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Companion System: Players will partner with growing elemental spirits to unleash powerful infused abilities, solve environmental puzzles, and take down epic corrupted bosses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/tasteshk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/A009_a-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1276\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tasteshk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/A009_a-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/tasteshk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/A009_a-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tasteshk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/A009_a-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/tasteshk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/A009_a.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Following the breakout success of 2021&#8217;s action-adventure darling Kena Bridge of Spirits, developer Ember Lab took center stage at Sony&#8217;s State of Play presentation to officially announce its upcoming sequel, Kena Scars of Kosmora. The game is slated to launch in 2026 for PlayStation 5 and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Price: Standard Edition MSRP is expected at US $59.99 \/ UK \u00a349.99 \/ NZ $99.99 across PlayStation 5 and PC digital storefronts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Kena: Scars of Kosmora - Announce Trailer | PS5 Games\" width=\"740\" height=\"416\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/12EQpTwn4lY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In Scars of Kosmora, players step back into the shoes of an older, far more accomplished Kena as she ventures to the mysterious, uncharted island of Kosmora searching for a cure to the lifelong affliction that torments her. Shortly after arriving on the island, a devastating encounter with a corrupted spirit shatters Kena&#8217;s staff\u2014the essential tool spirit guides use to commune with lost souls, as well as the very item tethering Kena to life itself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To survive the island&#8217;s tragic past and aggressive spirits, Kena must learn to master a forgotten art of spirit guiding grounded in elemental alchemy. The core Rot-collecting loop from the original game evolves significantly, introducing charming elemental spirit companions that travel alongside Kena, growing in power as their bond deepens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These new elemental skills add a layer of combat depth and tactical flexibility. Players can infuse attacks with elemental powers, utilize companions to manipulate environments, and overcome multi-stage boss encounters designed to test Kena&#8217;s upgraded arsenal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Kena Scars of Kosmora launches in 2026 on PlayStation 5 and PC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Disclaimer<br>\u00a92026 Ember Lab, LLC. All Rights Reserved. Ember Lab, Kena, Kena: Bridge of Spirits, and Kena: Scars of Kosmora are registered trademarks or trademarks of Ember Lab, LLC. PlayStation, PS5, and the PS5 logo are registered trademarks of Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc. All other trademarks belong to their respective owners.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Storybook Sequel: Indie studio Ember Lab revealed Kena Scars of Kosmora during Sony&#8217;s State of Play showcase, following up on their award-winning 2021 hit Kena Bridge of Spirits. Broken Staff, New Alchemy: After a powerful spirit shatters her life-sustaining staff, an older and more experienced Kena must adopt an ancient, forgotten form of elemental alchemy. 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