Kena: Scars of Kosmora delayed to 2027 after GameSpot report
GameSpot reported on October 1, 2026 that Ember Lab has delayed Kena: Scars of Kosmora from 2026 to 2027.
- GameSpot describes the game as the sequel to Kena: Bridge of Spirits from 2021.
- The available source says Ember Lab wants more time to further polish the game and expand the experience.
What happened
GameSpot published a report on October 1, 2026 stating that Ember Lab has pushed the release of Kena: Scars of Kosmora from 2026 to 2027. In the description for the accompanying GameSpot video, the outlet says the upcoming PS5 game has been delayed, tying the news directly to Ember Lab and the Kena series.
According to the same source, Kena: Scars of Kosmora is the sequel to Kena: Bridge of Spirits, which launched in 2021. GameSpot says the studio needs more time to deliver a "top-notch" game and to further polish the expanded experience. The core takeaway is that development is not yet far enough along to meet the previously mentioned 2026 release window.
The information provided does not include Ember Lab’s full official announcement text. As a result, it is unclear whether 2027 is a fixed release date or a broader release window. It is also not confirmed whether the delay was shared through a blog post, trailer description, or another official communication. What is confirmed is that GameSpot reported the change on October 1, 2026.
Timeline
2021 — Kena: Bridge of Spirits launches and is cited by GameSpot as the first game in the series.
2026 — Kena: Scars of Kosmora was previously slated for release this year, according to GameSpot.
2026-10-01 — GameSpot publishes the article "PS5’s Exciting New Zelda-Like Kena Game Just Got Delayed" about the postponement.
2026-10-01 — The description for GameSpot’s video "Kena: Scars of Kosmora - Announce Trailer" says Ember Lab has delayed the game to 2027.
2026-10-01 — GameSpot says Ember Lab needs more time to further polish the game and expand the experience.
2027 — The new year mentioned in the reporting as the release window.
Background
Kena: Scars of Kosmora is the follow-up to Kena: Bridge of Spirits, Ember Lab’s 2021 game. GameSpot describes the new entry as a linear adventure with a broader and deeper scope than the first game. That description comes from the delay coverage rather than a full official announcement provided with the source.
The source also says Kena travels to the island of Kosmora to seek a cure for her condition and to find a friend from her past. Those are specific story details mentioned in the reporting. The available information also says it is a PS5 game, but does not confirm whether other platforms are planned.
The delay fits the way GameSpot frames the project: as a sequel with more ambition than Kena: Bridge of Spirits. The source explicitly says Ember Lab is taking extra time to finish and polish the game. At the same time, several questions remain open, including the exact form of the official announcement and whether 2027 is a final date or only a rough release window.
Because the original announcement was not fully provided, it is best to treat this as a delay reported by GameSpot. The key facts supported by the source are the game’s name, its connection to Kena: Bridge of Spirits, the PS5 mention, the shift from 2026 to 2027, and the explanation that Ember Lab wants more time for polish and completion.