In Memory of His Dad, Studio Founder Abubakar
Salim Sets First Game in Bantu-Inspired Mystical Realm, Telling a
Heartfelt Story About Finding Courage Within Oneself After Loss
Watch the Reveal Trailer Here and Pre-Order Now
for In-Game Perks and a 10% Discount
Today, Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:EA) and Surgent Studios
unveiled Tales of Kenzera™: ZAU, a heartfelt single-player
action-adventure platformer that brings a new take on the
experience of finding hope and courage after loss. Inspired by
Surgent Studios founder and BAFTA-nominated actor Abubakar Salim’s
own personal journey dealing with the loss of his father and their
deep mutual bond of video games, Tales of Kenzera: ZAU celebrates
Abubakar’s father through a metroidvania style action-adventure
platformer while showcasing how greatness comes from
resilience.
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“For a long time, I've struggled to find a way of communicating
my journey with grief. To now be able to do that through Zau's
story of loss, growth and healing in Tales of Kenzera: ZAU feels so
right,” said Abubakar Salim. “Games, to me, are the most powerful
medium to share stories. My late father introduced me to the
medium, and what better way of honoring him, our relationship and
love than through this experience? I am extremely grateful and
proud of the team of creatives that have helped craft Surgent
Studios, and I'm beyond thrilled to have EA Originals give me the
platform and space to share this story together with them.”
Published under the EA Originals label and developed by Surgent
Studios – a transmedia production studio founded and led by
Abubakar – Tales of Kenzera: ZAU invites players to step into the
shoes of Zau, a grieving hero on a mission to bring his beloved
father back from the grasp of death. Guided by Kalunga, the God of
Death, Zau makes his way through mystical 2.5D realms to harness
the cosmic powers of the warrior shaman. Tales of Kenzera: ZAU
invites players to embark on a journey of spiritual healing, where
the hardest moments unmask who they can truly become. The game will
be released on April 23, 2024 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S,
Nintendo Switch and PC via Steam, Epic Games Store and EA app.
“The EA Originals founding principle is to provide means and
support to emerging game development talent, enabling creatives to
bring their bold and visionary storytelling to a global gaming
audience,” said Jeff Gamon, General Manager of EA Partners. “Our
enthusiasm for Abu’s touching vision that draws from his family
history and a millennium of Bantu mythology drove our support and
belief in Surgent Studios from their start several years ago. The
EA Originals team takes great pride in supporting Abu in sharing a
truly unforgettable and poignant experience with the world.”
Unfolding in the beautiful, yet treacherous, lands of Kenzera,
Tales of Kenzera: ZAU is inspired by Bantu tales, rich with untold
lore of chaos and order, memories of ancient shamans, sacred
spirits and fascinating creatures. Players can wield and expand
cosmic powers from the Sun and Moon masks to defeat restless
spirits in rhythmic combat; they can manipulate time and
crystallize enemies using the Moon mask powers, or launch fiery
spears with the Sun Mask – all in meticulously hand-crafted
animations. Set to multi-award-winning composer Nainita Desai's
enchanting original score, Zau’s quest to become a worthy spiritual
healer takes place across several unique and vibrant
environments.
Tales of Kenzera: ZAU releases on April 23, 2024 on PlayStation
5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch and PC via Steam, Epic Games
Store and EA app for $19.99 USD. Pre-orders are available now and
include two shaman points unlocking up to two skills in-game,
Kalunga's Blessing visual effect variant, as well as Tales of
Kenzera: ZAU digital companion comic, Soulshifters, which dives
deeper into the rich lore of Kenzera.*
Watch the Reveal Trailer here. For more information and to stay
up to date on Tales of Kenzera: ZAU, visit
https://www.ea.com/games/tales-of-kenzera/zau.
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About Surgent Studios
Surgent Studios brings a pioneering philosophy to storytelling
across film, games, television and emerging media. Our captivating
storyworlds are designed to be told across multiple platforms,
allowing us to bring each story to life in the most compelling
medium. We’re driven to explore unique perspectives in search of
what makes us all human. For more information, visit
https://www.surgentstudios.com/.
About EA Originals
This is EA Originals. A place where we dare to explore new and
untold stories with worlds yet to be discovered. We’re driven by a
passion for innovative experiences and fresh creative stories. We
seek out brave developers with bold artistic vision as we help them
reach larger global audiences while enjoying their creative
freedom. To discover more, visit www.ea.com/ea-originals.
About Electronic Arts
Electronic Arts (NASDAQ:EA) is a global leader in digital
interactive entertainment. The Company develops and delivers games,
content and online services for Internet-connected consoles, mobile
devices and personal computers.
In fiscal year 2023, EA posted GAAP net revenue of approximately
$7.4 billion. Headquartered in Redwood City, California, EA is
recognized for a portfolio of critically acclaimed, high-quality
brands such as EA SPORTS FC™, Battlefield™, Apex Legends™, The
Sims™, Madden NFL, Need for Speed™, Titanfall™, Plants vs. Zombies™
and F1®. More information about EA is available at
www.ea.com/news.
EA, EA SPORTS, EA SPORTS FC, Battlefield, Need for Speed, Apex
Legends, The Sims, Titanfall, and Plants vs. Zombies are trademarks
of Electronic Arts Inc. John Madden, NFL, and F1 are the property
of their respective owners and used with permission.
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