Scars of Kosmora's Mount must be more Red Dead than Witcher

Ken: Scars of Kosmora was announced at Sony's recent State of Play show and looks even better than its predecessor. That's hard because the first game was already so beautiful. Ken: Scars of Kosmora features a more mature and capable Ken as he travels to Kosmora, a mysterious island that may hold answers to help her illness. Aside from Ken's more obvious changes, Kosmora's Scars brings a lot of exciting changes to the game, one of the most exciting being the inclusion of mounts.

In the trailer for Ken: Scars of KosmoraKen is seen riding a cool wolf-like creature. The glimpses revealed in the announcement trailer confirmed that not only will mounts be used to get from point A to point B, but they'll also be part of combat. Ken: Scars of KosmoraThe 2026 release date was surprising enough, but the mounts already have a lot of fans of the first game excited. How exactly will the brackets work Ken: Scars of Kosmora is a great mystery. Perhaps developer Ember Lab is looking for it Red Dead Redemption 2 as a source of inspiration instead of another game with an iconic mount: The Witcher 3.

Kena: Scars of Kosmora's Mounts must feel like Red Dead Redemption 2 instead of The Witcher 3

Of course, The Witcher 3 is one of the best games of this century. Even more than ten years later, The Witcher 3 is one of the best fantasy RPGs out there, but Geralt's trusty steed Roach is sadly lacking in some areas. Roach is notoriously buggy and beyond that there isn't much in the way of customization. Over the years, fans have created modifications to customize the horses The Witcher 3but it would be nice if this feature was there from the beginning. The game allows players to upgrade things like saddles and speed, but doesn't really offer anything in terms of deeper customization. The Witcher 3 is a content-rich game, but Roach can often be a source of frustration with his strange handling and erratic movements. Technically speaking, Roach's stubbornness is a decently realistic depiction of a horse, but that doesn't make her any less difficult to control.

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Red Dead Redemption 2 is still the standard for Mount features

IN The Witcher 3tradition limits Geralt to one horse. One big drawback is that it prevents players from choosing their own. Red Dead Redemption 2 but it's not like that. Throughout the story of the game, Arthur Morgan can either tame wild horses, buy them from local vendors, or simply steal them. This already offers a lot of options, but there are also ways players can customize their mounts to make them a unique companion.

The mechanics of joining horses
Tail customization
Adjusting the mane
19 horse breeds

The right connection with the horse Red Dead Redemption 2 is an important feature that enhances the game's already impressive realism. It really adds an extra sense of attachment and Ken: Scars of Kosmora would greatly benefit from this approach. Ken: Scars of Kosmora has been tight-lipped about the finer details of the mounts, but Ember Lab has hinted that it could very likely have the feature Red Dead Redemption 2.

Keno: Scars of Kosmora already teases other Mount varieties

The reveal trailer showcased the green, wolf-like creature, but Ember Lab has even more companions in store. In the official press release, these horses are referred to as “companions of the elemental spirit” who help Kenya on her journey. Speaking of these spirit companions, Ember Lab says, “They are charming companions that travel with you, growing over time and unlocking new powers as your bond deepens. Each spirit is bound to a different element and connected to other spirits that exist throughout the world.” The players didn't even see everything Ken: Scars of Kosmora's is still mounted, which is already a step in the right direction.

It is unclear whether each companion will mount.

Different mounts could mean more player choice

With a diverse list of elemental spirits, Ken: Scars of Kosmora may actually be better than Red Dead Redemption 2 regarding this feature. IN Red Dead Redemption 2players only have different horse breeds to choose from. IN Ken: Scars of Kosmorathere will be a range of unique spirits that can all potentially be quite different from each other. It will be fascinating to see what the other elementals are like beyond the wolf mountain, but those details are being kept under wraps at the moment.

More interestingly, Ember Lab has already confirmed the importance of connecting with these companions. Bonding promises some subtle Red Dead Redemption 2 vibes, but that's not the only game that brings some fascinating animal pairing mechanics. Finding wolf dens Ghost of Yotei helping Atsu bond with them, which eventually unlocks more powerful abilities. Both Red Dead Redemption 2 and Ghost of Yotei demonstrate the importance of taking care of nature in different ways and it will be fascinating to see how Ken: Scars of Kosmora approaches this topic with bracket linking and any potential customization features.

When is Kena: Scars of Kosmora coming out?

There's no specific release date set at this point, but it's confirmed for the 2026 calendar. This year is shaping up to be a huge one for the gaming industry in general, but Sony is bringing a lot of compelling PS5 exclusives to the spotlight. Marvel's Wolverine and Saros were the most important, but the state of the game review confirmed that Ken: Scars of Kosmora and Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls will also be part of this lineup for 2026. It's there too God of War metroidvania prequel, God of War Sons of Spartawhich was cast down by the shadow. So far it seems Ken: Scars of Kosmora he is in good company. As the year continues, it will be exciting to see what Ember Lab decides to reveal next before the game launches. Only time will tell, but hopefully the next update will delve deeper into how the mounts will work.