Feb 15, 2026
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Crystal Dynamics outlines the 'pillars' of their revamped dark fantasy classic.
Crystal Dynamics outlines the "pillars" of their remastered dark fantasy classic.
Legacy of Kain: Defiance Remastered completes an eons-long story that began with Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver and Soul Reaver 2, providing the long-awaited narrative conclusion to one of gaming's most revered dark fantasy sagas.Players can finally experience the epic conclusion of Raziel and Kane's conflict, fully realized in a modern remaster.
Two judgments.a fate
For the first and only time in the original series, players control both protagonists.Take sides in the story as the intertwined destinies of Raziel and Kain collide.Each character brings a unique perspective and abilities that shape both the story and gameplay.
Faithful to the original.sophisticated today
The remake maintains the spirit of the original experience while improving the visuals, controls, and camera design for a modern audience.Here's a list of what to expect:
State-of-the-art HD graphics – Updated high definition visuals used throughout the experience
Camera Upgrades – Right-hand camera control enhances the basic static camera with full Y-axis movement.
Film and Camera - Instantly switch between remastered and original footage at any time during gameplay, including in Photo mode
World and Level Maps - Improved pathfinding to support exploration.
Character Skins – Unlockable skins from the Legacy of Kain story, including Kain's human noble form and Raziel's vampire form
Photo Mode - Free camera controls, character poses and instant skin change
Lore and Archive Content – Lost levels, concept art and lore items that fans have come to expect
Deluxe Edition: Deeper into Nosgoth
In this remaster, we've gone further than ever with the Deluxe Edition, allowing you to explore the world and story of Legacy of Kain even deeper.The Deluxe Edition includes:
Legacy of Kain: Dark Prophecy Showcase - A rerun of the canceled Defiance series, offering a look at an unreleased chapter of the title.
Digital Comic Reader - Includes the original Legacy of Kain tie-in comics, one of which is available in English for the first time, and a new Defiance comic cover by original artist Tyler Kirkham.
For over 20 years, fans have kept their love and enthusiasm for Legacy of Kain alive, and we've even been able to welcome members of this community to our development team.With this release, the original five titles are now available to a new generation of gamers on PlayStation.
Thank you for spinning the Wheel of Destiny with us once again.
Legacy of Kain: Defiance Remastered will be available on March 3. PS5 and PS4 pre-orders are available today on the PlayStation Store!
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