Tales of Kenzera: Zau Director Slashes Price After Harassment

Abubakar Salim, creative director of Tales of Kenzera: ZAU and founder of Surgent Studios, recently addressed the harassment faced by both him and his studio since the release of the game. In a video posted on social media, Salim discussed ongoing harassment campaigns targeting diversity and equity efforts. Despite the negative backlash, he emphasized that diverse stories in gaming are important and can enrich the gaming experience for everyone. To make the game more accessible, Salim announced a reduced price of under $15 for Tales of Kenzera on Switch, with plans to extend the discount to other platforms. This move is part of his commitment to showing that games are for everyone and that diversity in gaming should be celebrated, not condemned.

Abubakar Salim lowered the price of Tales of Kenzera: ZAU to make the game more accessible to a larger audience, as part of his commitment to promoting diversity and inclusion in gaming.

Tales of Kenzera: ZAU is a side-scrolling action game following a young shaman named Zau on a mission to capture spirits of three monsters as offerings to Kalunga, the God of Death, to revive his father. Salim inspired the game by the death of his own father, creating a touching narrative about grief, love, and overcoming obstacles. Released on multiple platforms including the Nintendo Switch, the game showcases meaningful storytelling through engaging gameplay and culturally rich settings.