The magic of creating Kena: Bridge of Spirits

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Among the many eclectic, enticing new creations headed to the PlayStation 5 is one title made by a small indie studio known more for its work in film than video games. In fact, Kena: Bridge of Spirits is Ember Lab’s first full video game creation.

Founded in 2009 by brothers Mike and Josh Grier, the small team of talented artists got their start with the amazing live-action short Dust and then blew up with the Zelda-themed Majora’s Mask – Terrible Fate animated short.

Kena, set for a 2021 release, is a narratively-driven action-adventure game that infuses the studio’s rich art with exploration, puzzles, and combat.

We interviewed Ember Lab co-founder and chief creative officer Mike Grier about the studio’s inception, its decision to create a video game, and how the next-gen tech of PlayStation 5 and Unreal Engine will empower its creative vision.

To read the full story visit Unreal Engine, where it originally ran on Oct. 19.