Kena: Bridge of Spirits Arrives on Switch 2 March 26 With Anniversary DLC
Kena: Bridge of Spirits arrives on Nintendo Switch 2 on March 26, 2026 with Anniversary DLC, New Game Plus mode, and DLSS upscaling.
March 20, 2026 · 2 min read
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Kena: Bridge of Spirits finally has a Nintendo Switch 2 release date. Ember Lab confirmed the port launches March 26, 2026, bringing their acclaimed action platformer to Nintendo's new console for the first time.
What You Get With This Version
The Switch 2 version includes the Anniversary DLC, which added extra costumes after the original 2021 launch. New Game Plus is also part of the package, letting you replay the game on harder difficulty with all skills unlocked from the start. That matters because Kena's higher difficulties can be surprisingly punishing.
Pre-orders open today through the Nintendo eShop.
Performance Notes
Early footage shows the game uses DLSS for upscaling on Switch 2. Reports suggest the image quality looks slightly softer than the PlayStation or PC versions. Whether that trade-off bothers you depends on how much you value portability versus visual clarity. The game ran beautifully on PS5 five years ago, so seeing it on a handheld at all is impressive.
Why Kena Still Holds Up
For anyone who missed this in 2021, Kena: Bridge of Spirits plays like a lost PS2-era platformer in the best way possible. It sits comfortably alongside classics like Jak and Daxter, Ratchet and Clank, and Sly Cooper. Linear level design, satisfying combat, and gorgeous Pixar-quality visuals make it stand out from the open-world bloat that dominates modern action games.
Ember Lab originally made a name for themselves with a stunning Zelda short film before pivoting to game development. That animation background shows in every frame of Kena. The Rot companions alone have more personality than most game mascots.
What Comes Next
Ember Lab already announced a sequel, Kena: Scars of Kosmora, which takes the series in a more open-world direction. Playing the original before that arrives makes sense. The Switch 2 port gives Nintendo fans a chance to experience the first chapter before the sequel changes the formula.
If you want a focused, polished action platformer that respects your time, Kena: Bridge of Spirits delivers. March 26 is next week.