Reanimal vs Kena: Scars of Kosmora

• Exploration: Land & Sea (Boating)
• Main Mechanic: Shared Dynamic Camera Co-op
• Playtime: 3-5 Hours
• Protagonists: Brother & Sister (Voiced)

• Magic System: Elemental Alchemy
• Map Type: Sprawling Tightly Designed Regions
• Platform: PS5, PC (Steam/Epic)
• Protagonist: Older Kena
• Visual Target: 4K / 60 FPS (Cinematic AAA)

• Second Sibling: Essential for co-op puzzles and distractions.
  Human

• Spirit Fox: Vines/Restoration
  Elemental Spirit

• Collectible Masks: Hidden in optional island locations
• Lore Morsels: Environmental details discovered via boat

• Elemental Rot: Hidden under corrupted foliage and alchemy puzzles

• Trauma
• Shared Survival
• Childhood Nightmares
• Redemption

• Self-Discovery
• Sacrifice
• Elemental Alchemy
• Maturation
• Memory

• Pliers: Tool/Combat
  Utility item used to open gates; used in combat for defense.
• Boat: Vehicle/Transport
  Enables non-linear travel between island fragments.

• Alchemical Gauntlet: Magic Catalyst
  The primary tool Kena uses to channel elements after her staff is broken.
• Spirit Fox Mount: Traversal/Combat
  A majestic green-tailed fox used for fast travel and charging through corruption.

• Foxhead Mask: Cosmetic / Pre-order bonus
• Muttonhead Mask: Cosmetic / Pre-order bonus

• Kosmora Initiate Robes: Balanced Defense; +10% Alchemy Recovery Speed

• Broken Bunny Mask: Fixed iconic mask for The Girl.
• Sack Mask: Fixed iconic mask for The Boy.

• Spirit Guide Tunic: Dyeable variants (Spirit Blue, Crimson Rot, Forest Green).

Progression is tool-based (Metroidvania-lite). Players find items like pliers to unlock new paths. Combat is minimal but shifts toward tactical tool usage in later chapters.

A fragmented world consisting of several islands. Key areas include the Mill, Trainyard, abandoned cinemas, and flooded hotels, reachable by foot or boat.

Kosmora is significantly larger than the regions in Bridge of Spirits, consisting of 'wide-linear' biomes. Major regions include the Ruined Ancient City, the Sealed Temple, and the Whispering Wilds. Traversal is aided by new wolf-like mounts.

• Rescue Boat: Maritime
  The primary way to navigate the hellish island archipelago.

• Grotesque Pelican: Monster
  A terrifying avian creature that stalks the siblings.
• Seagull Creatures: Monster
  Repetitive aerial threats found near the coast.

• Sylvan Wolf: Spirit Mount
  Fast Traversal and Heavy Combat Charge

• The Boy: Protagonist
  Resilient sibling wearing a sack head mask.
• The Girl: Protagonist
  Broken yet determined sibling wearing a bunny mask.
• David Mervik: Writer/Director
  The creative force behind the narrative and atmosphere.

• Kena: Protagonist
  An older, renowned Spirit Guide seeking a cure for a personal affliction.
• The Broken Spirit: Antagonist
  The mysterious entity responsible for shattering Kena's staff.

• The Mill: Prologue
  Navigate the initial industrial zone and evade the first monster.
• Rescue the Friends: Main Quest
  Find and free the three companions trapped across the islands.

• Finding Kosmora: Campaign
  Navigate the storm and land on the island's forbidden shore.

Fully playable in single-player (AI partner), local co-op, or online co-op.

Strictly single-player. Asynchronous features allow players to leave 'Spirit Echoes' (hints) for others in the island's more challenging regions.

Standard Edition ($39.99), Digital Deluxe Edition (includes Season Pass), and Collector's Edition.

Standard Edition ($69.99): Base game. Deluxe Edition ($79.99): Digital Artbook, Soundtrack, and 'Kosmora Initiate' Outfit. Collector's Edition ($249.99): 12-inch Kena Statue, Fabric Map of Kosmora, and physical Rot charm.

A 3-chapter expansion titled 'The Expanded World' is in development, with Chapter 1 releasing Summer 2026.

Ember Lab plans to release 'Spirit Trials' in early 2027—a wave-based arena mode featuring legendary boss encounters from the first game.

Powered by Unreal Engine 5. Blends Grotesque creature design with realistic environments to create a 'corrupted peaceful' aesthetic.

Utilizes Unreal Engine 5. Features advanced Nanite geometry and Niagara particle systems for magical effects. The art style is described as 'mature Pixar' with a dark fantasy slant.

Atmospheric audio focused on tension and dread. Protagonists are voiced, which is a new direction for Tarsier Studios.

The score is a darker, more epic evolution of the original, utilizing Balinese Gamelan instruments mixed with modern orchestral arrangements.

Minimalist and diegetic. Most information is conveyed through character animations and environmental cues.

Minimalist, immersive HUD. Elemental meters are integrated into Kena's new gauntlet, while the map is presented as a physical spirit scroll.

Configurable difficulty for stealth/combat, 'Friend's Pass' system, and shared-camera prevents split-screen disorientation.

Includes 'Story Mode' difficulty, fully rebindable controls, high-contrast navigation markers, and 'Alchemical Assist' for color-coded puzzle solutions.

• Upscaling Tech: Supports DLSS, FSR, and XeSS; critical for maintaining 60 FPS at high resolutions.
• Key Settings Impact: Volumetric Fog and Shadow Quality have the highest performance impact.

• Upscaling Tech: Supports DLSS 3.5, FSR 3.1, and PSSR on PS5 Pro.
• Key Settings Impact: Elemental Particle Intensity and Volumetric Lighting affect FPS the most.