The sequel missed its 2026 window. Here's what Ember Lab actually confirmed, what is changing, and what PS5 and PC players can expect.
Kena: Scars of Kosmora is still in development and is now scheduled for 2027. Ember Lab announced the change on October 1, 2026. PS5 is planned for physical and digital editions; PC for a digital edition. No specific date was given.[1]
What happened to the 2026 release?
The February 12 reveal explicitly targeted 2026.[2] In October, the studio explained that its follow-up to 2021's Kena: Bridge of Spirits had become a bigger, deeper adventure and needed extra time to polish.[1] The change concerns the release schedule. Predictions about a particular month of 2027 go beyond what was announced.
Will it still feel like Kena?
An older, more experienced Spirit Guide travels to Kosmora to investigate her own past. Her childhood friend Orfio, ancient temples tied to four elements, and living island communities shape the new setting.[1] The initial reveal also explained that a powerful spirit shatters the staff that was keeping Kena alive.[2] Ember Lab still describes a character-led linear adventure, now with richer detours. A crystalline canine companion can carry Kena, help her fight, and solve puzzles. Three jobs for one magical dog.
What are players worried about?
In an October 1 Reddit discussion, one player regretted getting the delay without a firm new date or trailer. Others welcomed extra polish for combat or a launch away from the crowded late-2026 calendar.[3] Those are individual reactions, not a measured consensus. The confirmed plan is a 2027 PS5/PC release with development continuing. Watch Ember Lab for the exact date.[1] Kena once helped other spirits face their pain; now she must confront her own. That story is the real reason to care about the finished game.
