With Sony’s September 2024 State of Play broadcast simply hours away, the inevitable leaks have begun. First up we now have the closely rumored Legacy of Kain Soul Reaver 1-2 Remastered, property for which had been noticed on the PlayStation Store earlier than being swiftly eliminated.
In keeping with the shop description (via resetera), Legacy of Kain Soul Reaver 1-2 Remastered is developed by Embracer-owned online game revival specialist Aspyr, and launches December 10, 2024 to coincide with Soul Reaver’s twenty fifth anniversary. There’s even a trailer and a quantity of screenshots, all lifted from PSN earlier than Sony reversed its mistake.
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“Expertise the epic battle of Kain and Raziel in authentic kind or with remastered graphics,” reads the outline. The video games included are remasters of Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver and Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 2, each cult classics developed by Crystal Dynamics and helmed by designer Amy Hennig for the PlayStation and PlayStation 2 respectively. Crystal Dynamics, the Legacy of Kain franchise, and Aspyr are all at present owned by Embracer Group.
Right here’s the (leaked) official blurb:
Expertise the Legendary Narrative
Centuries after your former grasp, Kain, betrays and executes you, you rise once more and embark on a relentless quest for revenge.
Wield the Powers of a Wraith. Slay your former vampire brethren together with your claws, bolts of telekinetic vitality, and the fundamental Wraith Blade. Develop stronger by devouring the souls of your enemies.
Shift Between Realms. The Elder God has granted you the power to shift between the Spectral and Materials Realms. Traverse the realms to unravel puzzles, reveal new paths, and defeat your foes.
In July, eagle-eyed San Diego Comedian-Con 2024 attendees noticed branding for an unannounced remaster of Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 1 and a pair of, so this newest growth does not come as a lot of a shock. Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver initially launched in 1999 for the PS1 and PC, whereas its direct sequel, Soul Reaver 2, was launched in 2001 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 wish to see a brand new sport from the Legacy of Kain sequence. A number of months after the survey was launched, Crystal Dynamics proprietor Embracer Group revealed it obtained 100,000 responses, hinting {that a} new sport could possibly be in growth.
Sony’s State of Play broadcast is ready for in the present day, September 24, at 3pm PT / 6pm ET, with information on greater than 20 upcoming PS5 and PS VR2 video games “from studios world wide.” Legacy of Kain Soul Reaver 1-2 Remastered, it appears, is amongst them.
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