While Microsoft voluntarily releases its games for PS5, Sony often relies on timed exclusivity. This exclusivity now also ends for "Kena: Bridge of Spirits," which will soon be released for Xbox Series X|S.
Kena: Bridge of Spirits is currently available for PS5, PS4, and PC, while Xbox players still have to wait for the adventure. However, its release there seems imminent, according to a current exam entry The ESRB indicates that the title was recently approved for Xbox Series X|S.
Originally, "Kena: Bridge of Spirits" was released in 2021 exclusively for PlayStation and the Epic Games Store. Afterwards, Ember Lab left open the possibility of considering other platforms. explained some time ago:
"We are currently focusing on our releases for PlayStation and the Epic Games Store, which are timed exclusives. We will look into other platform versions after the launch and a break."
Few people probably expected the Xbox release to take over two and a half years. Therefore, Xbox deserves to finally enjoy this wonderful adventure.
What is Kena: Bridge of Spirits?
Kena: Bridge of Spirits is a story-driven action-adventure that blends exploration with fast-paced combat. Players unravel the past as Kena, a young spirit guide searching for the sacred mountain shrine. With the help of the adorable Rots, small and powerful spirit companions, Kena can free the spirits trapped in a forgotten village.
Kena: Bridge of Spirits was very well received by players on PS5 and PS4 at the time, and not only in the reviews were enthusiasticIt's not only considered a hidden gem, but also a real insider tip among gamers. The official Xbox announcement is expected in the coming weeks.
If the game was available on PC from the start, why is it described here as a "PS5 exclusive"? Which is doubly wrong, because the game was also available on PS4 from the beginning.
I also find the wording "lose" odd. The game is being made available to new users. It's not being taken away from anyone.
It loses its status as a console-exclusive title. The fact that a game is still considered exclusive despite a PC release, even if it's originally released for PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch, is nothing new. The "loss" refers to PlayStation itself, not the users. However, calling it a PS5 exclusive is obviously inaccurate if it's also released on PS4 at the same time.
I see it like you do; obviously, nobody's losing anything, but it's pretty cheeky of Sony to plaster their exclusive logo everywhere to sell consoles even though it's not true. It's like misleading customers. I mean, maybe one or two users bought a PS console specifically because of this game.