With Crystal Dynamics currently focusing its efforts on Marvel’s Avengers with a new roadmap, some of its prior successes and franchises have been left on the wayside. This includes the complex narrative series, The Legacy of Kain. The current fate of the franchise is in limbo, gradually becoming radio silent ever since publisher Eidos was acquired by Square Enix. However, a rumor has recently popped up regarding a possible of a remaster of Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver.
The franchise has been silent since 2016 when a team-based multiplayer game called Nosgoth, which took place in the same universe, was cancelled. The only other news regarding a game in the franchise in recent years was the showcase of the cancelled Legacy of Kain: Dead Sun from Climax Studios. Since then, fans have had very little, but with this rumor there might be another chance for the series.
This rumor was covered on The Xbox Era by insider Shpeshal Nick. He said this rumor came from the same source behind a rumored reboot to id Software’s Quake franchise, who claims there will allegedly be a remaster of Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver from Crystal Dynamics. Nick said he tried to clarify that it will be a remaster and not a remake, but no further clarification was given to him. They said this remastered title is looking to be announced this year, with the possibility of it popping up at a major gaming showcase.
Legacy of Kain fans have been teased about a new entry or remake of a game for years now. The last known rumor regarding The Legacy of Kain series was a remake for Blood Omen: Legacy of Kain last year, helmed by Bluepoint Games. However, no such announcement has came to pass, as the leak claimed it would appear at Sony’s PlayStation event in summer 2020.
It was suggested that the announcement of this rumored Soul Reaver remaster would be at either The Game Awards or Gamescom. However, this possibility is merely speculation, and only time will tell if it comes to pass. In the meantime, almost every Legacy of Kain title is available for purchase on Steam. There are still fans dedicated to this series, with one providing their own HD Remaster of Soul Reaver through a recent mod.
A Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver remaster is rumored to be in development.
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