Two beloved Soul Reaver video games from developer Crystal Dynamics could also be getting the remastered therapy, in accordance with what seems to be a leak out of San Diego Comedian-Con. Branding for Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver I & II Remastered — an unannounced challenge — has been noticed at comics writer Darkish Horse’s sales space at SDCC 2024, strongly hinting at a revival of the long-dormant franchise.
If correct, the challenge seems like it’ll comprise remastered variations of 1999 recreation Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver, launched for the unique PlayStation and later ported to Sega Dreamcast and Home windows PC; and sequel Soul Reaver 2, launched for PlayStation 2 and Home windows PC in 2001. Each video games starred vampire-turned-wraith Raziel because the playable character in his quest to precise revenge on his grasp Kain, star of the primary recreation within the franchise, Legacy of Kain.
Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver and Soul Reaver 2 have been developed by Tomb Raider studio Crystal Dynamics, and each have been directed by Amy Hennig, who later went on to work at Naughty Canine, Digital Arts, and Skydance Interactive.
The seemingly unintended reveal of Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver I & II Remastered got here courtesy of a show at Darkish Horse’s sales space, the place the corporate showcased a pair of statues that includes Raziel and Kain battling one another.
Polygon has reached out to Crystal Dynamics for remark and affirmation on the Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver I & II Remastered challenge and can replace when the corporate responds.
A remaster of the Soul Reaver video games is definitely in keeping with Crystal Dynamics proprietor Embracer Group’s plans. In 2022, after buying Eidos, Crystal Dynamics, and the workforce at Sq. Enix Montreal (and the related IPs Tomb Raider, Deus Ex, Legacy of Kain, and Thief), Embracer mentioned in an earnings report that it noticed “nice potential, not solely in sequels, but in addition in remakes, remasters, spinoffs, in addition to transmedia tasks” based mostly on these franchises.
A part of that plan was realized earlier this yr, when Crystal Dynamics and Aspyr launched Tomb Raider I-III Remastered, a lavish overhaul of the primary three video games starring Lara Croft. The standard of that product would appear to be a very good omen for followers of the Soul Reaver video games (and Deus Ex and Thief), however we’ll need to see what Crystal Dynamics and buddies have in retailer when and if Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver I & II Remastered are formally revealed.