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Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver I & II remasters leak from SDCC 2024

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As a long-time fan of the Legacy of Kain series, I was absolutely thrilled when I heard rumors of a potential remastered version of Soul Reaver I and II. The original games, developed by Crystal Dynamics under the direction of Amy Hennig, were some of my favorite experiences growing up, and the prospect of revisiting these classics with updated graphics and possibly even improved gameplay is truly exciting.

Two highly favored Soul Reaver games created by Crystal Dynamics could potentially receive an upgrade with remastered versions, based on information that seems to have leaked from San Diego Comic-Con 2024. A promotional material for “Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver I & II Remastered,” an unannounced project, was discovered at Dark Horse’s booth during the convention, suggesting a revival for this long-neglected franchise.

If true, this project seems to be bringing improved versions of “Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver” (originally released for PlayStation in 1999 and later adapted for Sega Dreamcast and Windows PC) and its sequel “Soul Reaver 2” (released for PlayStation 2 and Windows PC in 2001). In these games, Raziel, a former vampire turned into a wraith, serves as the playable character, seeking vengeance against his previous master Kain, who was the protagonist of the initial “Legacy of Kain” game.

Crystal Dynamics, the team behind the Tomb Raider series, produced both “Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver” and its sequel “Soul Reaver 2” around the same time. Notably, these games were helmed by director Amy Hennig during their creation. Later in her career, Hennig worked for Naughty Dog, Electronic Arts, and Skydance Interactive.

At Dark Horse’s booth, two intricately detailed statues of Raziel and Kain engaged in combat were on exhibit, inadvertently giving attendees a sneak peek of the upcoming remastered versions of “Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver I & II”.

We’ve contacted Crystal Dynamics regarding the rumored “Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver I & II Remastered” project, and we’ll keep you informed once they provide a comment or confirmation.

As a passionate gamer, I’m thrilled to share some exciting news about the Soul Reaver series! Based on my understanding of Embracer Group, the company that now owns Crystal Dynamics, things are looking promising for a remastered version of these classic games.

An essential part of the plan came to fruition earlier this year, as Crystal Dynamics and Aspyr unveiled a revamped version of the initial three Tomb Raider games, titled Tomb Raider I-III Remastered. This upgraded rendition showcases Lara Croft’s adventures in an enhanced manner, leaving fans of Soul Reaver, Deus Ex, and Thief hopeful for more. However, we must wait for Crystal Dynamics to unveil their plans for Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver I & II Remastered, should such a project be announced in the future.

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2024-07-26 00:48

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