REDWOOD CITY, California – April 23, 2024 – Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA) and Surgent Studios invite adventure fans to embark on a mesmerizing initiatory journey with Tales of Kenzera™: ZAU, available now on PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch and PC on Steam, Epic Games Store and EA app for €19.99*. Immersing players in a mystical universe inspired by Bantu cultures, Tales of Kenzera: ZAU is a metroidvania-style action-adventure game that explores themes such as the love between a father and son, self-discovery, resilience, and the courage to overcome grief.
“ Tales of Kenzera: ZAU is the result of many years of hard work and research. To tell Zau's story, I had to confront my vulnerability and immerse myself in an unforgettable creative process said Abubakar Salim, founder of Surgent Studios and BAFTA nominated actor. “ Video games are a great platform for storytelling. They have the power to transport players to new worlds and arouse powerful emotions through new or familiar experiences. By bringing Zau to life, I felt closer to my father and was able to honor our times together. We are delighted to finally be able to share Tales of Kenzera: ZAU with the whole world and hope that, just as we felt during its creation, our game will be a source of inspiration, enthusiasm and calm. »
In Tales of Kenzera: ZAU, Players take on the role of Zau, a grieving shaman warrior on a mission to rescue his beloved father from the clutches of death. Guided by Kalunga, the God of Death, Zau makes his way through mystical 2.5D realms to harness the cosmic powers of the Sun and Moon.
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Tales of Kenzera: ZAU immerses players in a moving journey of spiritual healing illustrating how greatness emerges from resilience. With stunning graphics, a talented cast and haunting music by multi-awarded composer Nainita Desai, Tales of Kenzera: ZAU blends Bantu inspiration and futuristic ambiance to create a world full of ancient shamans, sacred spirits and fascinating creatures. Meticulously designed animations will allow players to discover the true power of cosmic energies through the Sun and Moon masks and defeat spirits in fast-paced battles.
“ Like anyone who met Abu, I was struck by his passion for storytelling, by his desire to develop his studio and by his first game, Tales of Kenzera: ZAU » adds Jeff Gamon, Managing Director of Electronic Arts Partners. “ Surgent Studios has created a dynamic platform game with a strong and moving story. We are confident that this incredible EA Originals title will not leave anyone indifferent. »
Tales of Kenzera: ZAU is rated PEGI 7 and available now in stores and online on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch and PC via Steam, Epic Games Store and EA app for €19.99. The game features English and Swahili dubbed versions. The soundtrack of Tales of Kenzera: ZAUwhich includes music by Nainita Desai will be available to stream or purchase from April 26 on Apple Music, iTunes Store, Amazon Music, Spotify, Tidal, YouTube Music and Deezer.
Abubakar also produced in partnership with Ridley Scott Creative Group the short film “ My Shoes, Your Feet », which looks back on his career and the reasons which pushed him to create Tales of Kenzera: ZAU.
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