San Diego Comedian-Con 2024 formally kicks off right now, and eagle-eyed followers are already recognizing hidden bulletins showing on the conference. One online game fan specifically seen branding for what appears to be like like an unannounced remaster of Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 1 and 2.
Legacy of Kain: “Soul Reaver I & II Remastered” branding seen at SDCC https://t.co/IjCLDVEEpN pic.twitter.com/WCS94tUl1u
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Over on ResetEra, consumer Mama Robotnik posted pictures from the SDCC present flooring displaying statues primarily based on the Legacy of Kain sequence. Alongside the statue is a signal with the branding “Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver I & II Remastered.” Nonetheless, Crystal Dynamics has not formally confirmed an official remaster for both of these video games. IGN has reached out to Crystal Dynamics for remark.
Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver was first launched in 1999 for the PS1 and PC, whereas its direct sequel, Soul Reaver 2, was launched in 20001 for PS2 and PC. Each video games are half of the darkish fantasy motion RPG sequence, although the franchise has remained dormant for many years. The final entry, Legacy of Kain: Defiance, was launched in 2003 for PS2, PC, and the unique Xbox.
Although the sequence was uncared for for years, hopes for the franchise’s return surfaced in October 2022 when Crystal Dynamics printed a survey asking followers in the event that they want to see a new sport from the Legacy of Kain sequence. A number of months after the survey was launched, Crystal Dynamics proprietor’s Embracer group revealed that it acquired 100,000 responses, hinting that a new sport could possibly be in growth.
Final month, Crystal Dynamics and Bit Bot Media introduced that it was publishing a new prequel novel titled Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver—The Useless Shall Rise. Nonetheless, a launch date for the graphic novel has but to be revealed.
In our evaluation of the unique Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver, IGN wrote: “Legacy of Kain takes every thing that makes the horror style compelling and improves on it in almost each method. Ending apart (what’s fallacious with a cliff-hanger now and then?), Kain is well my favourite Dreamcast sport to this point, and is a nice selection to your rising assortment.”
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