A leaked trailer and numerous screenshots indicate that PlayStation and Aspyr Media will announce the Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 1 & 2 Remastered during their upcoming PlayStation State of Play.
A screenshot from Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver (1999), Crystal Dynamics
According to a post at ResetEra, the leak came from the PlayStation Store and reveals that players will “experience the epic conflict of Kain and Raziel in original form or with remastered graphics” to celebrate the Soul Reaver’s 25th Anniversay.
This remastered version includes both Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver and Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 2.
A screenshot from Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 2 (2001), Crystal Dynamics
The official description states, “Centuries after your former master, Kain, betrays and executes you, you rise again and embark on a relentless quest for revenge. Wield the Powers of a Wraith. Slay your former vampire brethren with your claws, bolts of telekinetic energy, and the elemental Wraith Blade. Grow stronger by devouring the souls of your enemies.”
“Shift Between Realms.The Elder God has granted you the ability to shift between the Spectral and Material Realms. Traverse the realms to solve puzzles, reveal new paths, and defeat your foes,” it concludes/
The game is reportedly being developed by Aspyr Media and plans to release just head of Christmas on December 10, 2024.
A screenshot from Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 2 (2001), Crystal Dynamics
Both games were available via the Steam Store, but developer Crystal Dynamics removed the original game with a notice stating, “Crystal Dynamics has temporarily removed this title from sale to work on some important updates. Please check back soon!”
Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 2 is still available to purchase.
A screenshot of Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver’s Steam Store page
Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver was originally developed by Crystal Dynamics and published by Eidos Interactive back in 1999. It was originally released for both the PlayStation and PC. It was eventually released on Dreamcast in 2020.
It was conceived as a sequel to Silicon Knight’s Blood Omen: Legacy of Kain. The game has an 8.9 User Score on Metacritic and “Mostly Positive” reviews on Steam.
A screenshot from Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver (1999), Crystal Dynamics
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