Tales of Kenzera: ZAU announced for Switch

Today at The Game Awards, EA and Surgent Studios announced Tales of Kenzera: ZAU for Switch. It has a confirmed release date of April 23, 2024.

Here’s an overview of the game:

Prepare to adventure into the beautiful and treacherous lands of Kenzera as Zau, a young shaman who bargains with the God of Death to bring his Baba back from darkness.

Embark on a poignant single-player story shaped by actor Abubakar Salim’s own experience with grief, discovering how love gives us the courage to press on after devastating loss. Wield powers from the Sun and the Moon to defeat restless spirits in rhythmic combat and become a worthy Nganga: a spiritual healer. Discover a rich universe with untold lore of chaos and order and journey through mystical 2.5D realms awash with color and depth, emboldened by multi-award-winning composer Nainita Desai’s enchanting original score.

Crafted by Surgent Studios, the entertainment studio founded by actor Abubakar Salim (Assassin’s Creed: Origins, Raised by Wolves) and published by EA Originals, Tales of Kenzera: ZAU takes you on a thrilling emotional journey inspired by the rich myths of Bantu cultures.

Have a look at the first trailer for Tales of Kenzera: ZAU below.

Reveal Trailer

Tales of Kenzera: ZAU will be sold digitally on the Switch eShop. Pre-orders include a 10 percent discount, Kalunga’s Blessing visual effect variant, two shaman points to unlock up to two skills in-game, and the “Soulshifters” digital companion comic