With the new console generation in full swing, many are looking forward to an intriguing new title calledKena: Bridge of Spirits. More of the game was shown off atthe recent PlayStation State of Play, reigniting players' anticipation for it. Now thatKena: Bridge of Spiritsis available for pre-order, it looks like the game will be less expensive than some originally thought.
Kena: Bridge of Spiritsis the first game developed by Ember Lab, a studio with some amazing animation credits behind it, like the impressiveThe Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Maskfan film, “Terrible Fate.” The game follows Kena, a young Spirit Guide, as she travels to an abandoned village to search for a sacred mountain shrine. Through the game, players grow a team ofspirit creatures known as the Rotto interact with the environment, while fighting darker spirits and enemies.
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WithKena: Bridge of Spiritsavailable for pre-order, players now know that the Standard Edition ofKena: Bridge of Spiritsis priced at $39.99, while the Digital Deluxe Edition is priced at $49.99. Players will get an additional soundtrack and a couple cosmetics with the Digital Deluxe Edition. While lower-priced games aren’t unusual, it does give players a hint at what to expect from the game.
Studios have occasionally delivered AAA experiences in smaller packages before, like with Ninja Theory’sHellblade: Senua’s Sacrificefrom 2017, which was a high-quality cinematic experience for about $30.Senua’s Sacrifice players generally clocked in less than eight hours of playtime. With many standard AAA games now being priced between $60 and $70, a lower-price point most likely means a shorter game. Therefore, players who want to pick upKena: Bridge of Spiritsshould expect something similar, a high quality game that can be completed in a few sessions.
The more budget price ofKena: Bridge of Spiritscan come as a disappointment for some fans, especially since it points to a shorter experience. On the other hand, this goes to show that studios are willing to create AAA-style games that are priced more accurately when considering different factors. Even though games like thePS5 version ofFinal Fantasy 7 Remakewill cost $70, players that want to be more cost-efficient will still have some options. In any case, the pricing of video games going forward will likely continue to vary based on quality, length of gameplay, and which platform it’s for.
Kena: Bridge of Spiritswill release for PS4 and PS5 on June 15, 2025.
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