Ember Lab unveiled Kena: Scars of Kosmora during PlayStation's State of Play, confirming a 2026 release on PlayStation 5 and PC. The sequel to 2021's Kena: Bridge of Spirits follows an older, increasingly famous Kena as she travels to a mysterious island in search of a cure for an affliction and to reconnect with a long‑lost friend.

The reveal trailer establishes a tonal and mechanical shift. A powerful corruption shatters Kena's staff, forcing her to master a lost form of Spirit Guiding that allows direct command of elemental power. Ember Lab promises deeper, more dynamic combat that retains staff‑based combo attacks and parries while adding new tools such as conjured crystalline strikes and a heavier, claymore‑style transformation for more brutal hits.

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Notable in the footage is the absence of the Rot, the small spirit companions that defined the first game. Instead, Kena is accompanied by new animal allies, including a small magical fox and a larger, deer‑like creature used as a mount in open environments. The trailer hints at wider, more open areas compared with the tighter, puzzle‑led spaces of the original.

Visually, Scars of Kosmora continues Ember Lab's emphasis on polished, animated presentation, while the gameplay teaser leans into action and elemental spectacle. The developer frames the changes as an evolution of Kena's abilities and the series' tone rather than a departure from the franchise's core identity.

The announcement was first shown during PlayStation's State of Play and covered by Game Informer. Further details, including a precise release date and platform‑specific features, are expected in follow‑up updates from Ember Lab.