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EA Originals’ Tales of Kenzera: ZAU Announced At The Game Awards 2023

The loss of a loved one is honored in this new 2.5D indie action-adventure.

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Zau in Tales of Kenzera
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While grieving the loss of someone you love is never easy, the cherished memories of the late individual can live on, even within a gameplay experience. Such is the tale of Zau, the Shaman of Kenzera, who seeks to bring his father back from the grasp of death. Announced at The Game Awards 2023, Tales of Kenzera: ZAU is a new IP under EA Originals, telling a fantasy story in parallel with the real-life experience of Abubakar Salim. Known as the voice of Bayek in Assassin’s Creed: Origins, Abu wishes to honor his father’s passing through the interactive medium of an action-adventure platformer. 

The Game Awards 2023 Announces Tales of Kenzera: ZAU, Which Will Arrive in 2024

Tales of Kenzera ZAU Combat Gameplay at The Game Awards 2023
Image Source: Electronic Arts

Inspired by the cultural folklore of the Bantu, a group of people in Africa, Tales of Kenzera: ZAU is an action-packed, metroidvania-style platformer that offers engaging battles in gorgeously vibrant 2.5D locales. The Shaman protagonist ZAU can wield cosmic powers with the Sun and Moon masks, both of which offer different types of elemental abilities for combat. For instance, the Moon mask can manipulate time and freeze your foes, while the Sun Mask will set your enemies ablaze.

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While the gameplay is certainly the highlight of Tales of Kenzera: ZAU, it is evident that Abu wants the game to also offer moments of strong emotion, with Nainita Desai creating the expressive and enchanting soundtrack. Whether you share the sentiment of experiencing loss or simply wish to enjoy a charming original indie action-adventure platformer, Tales of Kenzera: ZAU is a game you can play on April 23, 2024. You can preorder the EA Original now for USD 19.99 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam, Epic Games Store, and the EA app. 

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August Webb is TNS's Lead Guide Editor who additionally helps in covering celebrity and pop culture news. She provides assistance to other freelancers and staff on trendy topics to write about. When not working, she's playing a visual novel, fanning over an indie gem, or lost in the world of VR. Residing in Daegu, South Korea, August has a Bachelor's, double-majoring in Media and Communication and Business Administration. She graduated in Yeungnam University of Gyeongsan, South Korea. August's areas of expertise include Game Strategy Guides, Video Game Features, and Celebrity News and Gossip. August has worked in online media for over four years since 2021. Starting out as a freelancer, she's written for TNS, ScreenRant of Valnet, and Gamepur of GAMURS GROUP. She has experience publishing short and long-form video game guides, game features, and game reviews. Currently serving as the Lead Guide Editor for the Guide Writing department at The Nerd Stash, she edits a variety of articles while also helping with providing topics to write about via tools like Google Trends or SemRush. She works alongside TNS's Editorial Team, discussing and executing strategies to better improve the site's traffic and experience for users.

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