Surgent Studios, which is fronted by Kenyan born Abubakar Salim has finally revealed the name and showcased gameplay for its first studio project revealed at the industry’s end of year showcase event – The Game Awards.

Following the formation of the studio, under the guise of Silver Rain Games, a deal with EA swiftly followed in March of 2021. With Salim delighted at the chance to join the EA Original stables.

“In what has been a challenging year, we have assembled an extraordinarily creative and worldly team who are eager to work on projects that bring their global perspectives to life. Together we will construct an exciting universe that unlocks the power of storytelling and the brilliance that brings,” said Salim. “We couldn’t be happier to work with the EA Originals team, who are phenomenal partners for us as we begin this journey. Not only does each of them understand our vision to inspire and entertain, but they also welcome this exciting new age of game development.

Tales of Kenzera™: ZAU is a heartfelt single-player action-adventure platformer about the love between a father and son and the transformative power of loss.

In this metroidvania-style adventure, you play as Zau – a grieving hero determined to bring his father back from the dead. With Kalunga, the God of Death as your guide, the player will journey through mystical 2.5D realms full of color and depth to harness the cosmic powers of the warrior shaman.

Inspired by Bantu tales, the game invites the player to embark on a journey of spiritual healing, where the hardest moments unmask who we truly are.

Tales of Kenzera: ZAU is expected to be released on PC and Consoles on April 23, 2024.