Tales of Kenzera: ZAU Launches on All Platforms (April 2024)

Tales of Kenzera: ZAU Is Out on All Platforms!

Described by actor Abubakar Salim as an emotional story of longing, the game offers a fun and challenging fight inspired by the Metroidvania genre

Electronic Arts and Surgent Studios are inviting all gaming fans into the world of Tales of Kenzera: ZAU, now released, with its determined and moving story of growth! Released on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch and PC through Steam, the Epic Games Store and the EA app, the game brings players an intricate tapestry of settings inspired by Bantu culture and a compelling script. Players take part in a journey exploring the love echoing between a father and son, self-discovery, resilience and finding courage within oneself after loss.

Tales of Kenzera: ZAU Is Out on All Platforms!

Surgent Studios founder and BAFTA-nominated actor Abubakar Salim said, "Tales of Kenzera: ZAU is the result of years of dedication and exploration, and telling Zau's story has been a delicate and unforgettable creative endeavor for me." He continued: “Video games are an incredible storytelling medium with the power to take players to new lands and evoke powerful emotions through both new and familiar experiences, and bringing Zau's story to life made me feel closer to my late father; it has been a great blessing to honor our memories together through this powerful medium. We are so excited to share Tales of Kenzera: ZAU with the whole world, and we hope players will find as much inspiration, excitement and healing as we found while bringing the game to life."

In Tales of Kenzera: ZAU, players step into the shoes of the warrior-shaman Zau, who wrestles with deep loss while trying to save his father from the clutches of death. Guided by Kalunga, the God of Death, Zau ventures into mystical 2.5D Metroidvania realms and tries to harness the cosmic powers of the sun and the moon.

Tales of Kenzera: ZAU takes players on an evocative spiritual healing journey in which resilience in the face of challenges reveals a person's true character and strength. Made up of striking visuals, a superb cast of talented voice actors and the captivating original score of award-winning composer Nainita Desai, Tales of Kenzera: ZAU combines Bantu inspiration with futuristic vitality to create a world full of ancient shamans, sacred spirits and enchanting creatures. Meticulously crafted animations equip players with the true power of cosmic energies through the Sun and Moon masks, inviting them into a rhythmic fight to destroy restless spirits.

Jeff Gamon, General Manager of Electronic Arts Partners, said, "Like everyone who has met Abu, I was struck by his passion for storytelling, his belief in founding his studio and their first game, Tales of Kenzera: ZAU," and added: “Surgent Studios has created a challenging and vibrant platformer with a moving story full of strength and courage. We believe this wonderful EA Originals game will have an emotional impact on many players.”

Tales of Kenzera: ZAU is available to players with English and Swahili voiceovers. The original soundtrack The Tales of Kenzera: ZAU, composed by Nainita Desai, will be available to listen to or buy on April 26 on Apple Music, iTunes Store, Amazon Music, Spotify, Tidal, YouTube Music and Deezer.

You can watch the game's official launch trailer here . In addition, you can learn more about Abubakar and his journey through the short film "My Shoes, Your Feet", made in partnership with Ridley Scott Creative Group, which explains why the creator made Tales of Kenzera: ZAU.

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