There’s some excellent news for Legacy of Kain followers this week, as for the primary time in a long time, the collection is getting some new materials. A graphic novel titled Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver – The Lifeless Shall Rise has been introduced, and it will function a prequel to the video games starring Raziel. It’s not a brand new sport or a remake of the traditional titles, however one thing is healthier than nothing.
An official collaboration between Crystal Dynamics and Bit Bot Media, the Soul Reaver graphic novel will reveal extra information about Raziel’s previous, his days as a Sarafan warrior, and the way he got here to serve below Kain as a vampire. The ebook shall be written by Joshua Viola (True Believer) and Angie Hodapp (Shadow Atlas), with artwork by Juan Samu (Star Wars), letters by Jeremiah Lambert, and covers by Dave Rapoza and Aaron Lovett.
“In faculty, I created a Soul Reaver poster for a category challenge, by no means imagining I’d sooner or later formally contribute to the franchise,” Viola stated in a press release (through IGN). “Even at this time, Raziel graces my tattoo sleeve–a testomony to my deep reference to this universe. Followers can anticipate a challenge infused with that very same ardour. Working instantly with creatives from Crystal Dynamics and reuniting with former collaborators makes this a really particular endeavor.”
The Soul Reaver graphic novel will launch on Kickstarter later this yr, and anybody can sign up on BackerKit to be told when the crowdfunding marketing campaign goes dwell.
Past this upcoming journey again to Nosgoth, issues appear quiet for the Legacy of Kain franchise at present. The IP rights are at present held by Embracer Group, and in October 2022, over 100,000 folks accomplished a Legacy of Kain survey. In response to Crystal Dynamics, followers have been heard “loudly and clearly” about their need to see the franchise return in some kind.
The final true entry within the collection, Defiance, was launched 20 years in the past in 2003, and Crystal Dynamics is at present co-developing a Excellent Darkish reboot with Microsoft studio The Initiative. The studio can be engaged on a brand new Tomb Raider sport that’ll be revealed by Amazon.