A New PlayStation Promo Suggests Sony’s Bought the Kena IP from Ember Lab
Sony has released a new promotional sizzle reel trailer featuring Thai performer and PlayStation ambassador Lisa, which showcases several upcoming PlayStation Studios titles. The video includes footage of Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls, God of War Laufey, and Kena: Scars of Kosmora.
The appearance of Kena: Scars of Kosmora in Sony’s official promotional material has sparked speculation that Sony Interactive Entertainment has acquired the Kena intellectual property from original developer Ember Lab. The inclusion of the game alongside other established PlayStation Studios titles suggests a potential acquisition, marking another instance of industry consolidation in the gaming sector.
While Sony has not made an official announcement regarding the acquisition, the promotional trailer serves as evidence of the company’s involvement with the franchise going forward. The presence of the Kena sequel in PlayStation’s official marketing materials indicates that Sony may now own the IP or have secured exclusive publishing rights for the franchise.