After the Xbox exclusives, it's the turn of a PlayStation exclusive to make its entry into the competing house. And it’s a real gem that awaits the players!
In recent weeks, Microsoft shook the gaming world by announcing that several of its console exclusives would be ported to PS5. Several Xbox games have therefore arrived at Sony, and this could only be the beginning. This is enough to undermine the famous “console war” for the benefit of the players!
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But Xbox productions are not the only ones going to the competition. In fact, a exclusivity much appreciated by the PS5 could soon make its debut on the Microsoft console, thereby giving itself a second lease of life. And no, it's still not FF7 Remake…
A spiritual revelation
If players often cry about the excess of remasters and other remakes lately, we should not forget that new licenses are regularly released. And some are clearly very good surprises, like Kena: Bridge of Spiritsfrom Ember Lab studio.
Released in 2021 on PS4 And PS5, before its port to PC, this adventure game has an air of Zelda with Ghibli sauce. Its atmosphere inspired by East Asia, its fabulous soundtrack and its game system combining challenging combat and puzzles to advance in the environment, everything is mastered in Kena. And what about the Rots, these kind of adorable Pikmins ready to lend a helping hand in all circumstances?
Although the game was very quiet after the excitement of its release, it did well. EmberLabinitially specializing in animation, became known through a fan film dedicated to The Legend of Zelda. However, thanks to the success of its first game, the studio can now devote itself entirely to video game production, starting with an unexpected port…
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Kena, soon on Xbox?
Until now, Kena was only playable on Sony consoles. However, this could soon change if we rely on theESRBthe North American equivalent of PEGI here, responsible for evaluating games and targeting an appropriate minimum age for playing them.
The classification body has actually just created a new form for Kena: Bridge of Spirits. In addition to the one for the PS4 and the PS5, we now discover one for… the Xbox Series ! Generally, a new classification is synonymous with arrival on a new medium.
Therefore, we can strongly expect a release of this nugget on Microsoft consoles. The game would be offered in its Deluxe edition, which mainly includes a few additional skins. Finally, it received a T rating, for “Teen”. In France, the PEGI classified it at Sony in the “+12” age group. It should therefore be the same on Xbox.
Finally, note that this news does not specify whether the game will be playable on both Series. However, having also been released on PS4 at the time, Series S owners shouldn't have to worry. It also remains to be seen whether the game could end in the Xbox Game Pass. So we will keep our eyes peeled!