It’s really no great surprise that someone with my last name is a huge fan of the Legacy Of Kain: Soul Reaver games. I loved these games back in the day. The first Soul Reaver came out on the original PlayStation in 1999, several years after Blood Omen: The Legacy Of Kain. Its sequel released on PS2 in 2001, back when sequels didn’t take five to ten years.
Now both Soul Reaver titles are set to launch in remastered form on December 10th of this year on PS5 according to new leaks ahead of Tuesday’s PSN Showcase. This is great news, as I’d love to hop back into these after 2+ decades, and it’ll be fun to play a better-looking version:
Of course, a full remake would be better and a new game in the series—which could be in the works—would be better still. Here’s the blurb that leaked alongside the games:
Experience the Legendary Narrative
Centuries after your former master, Kain, betrays and executes you, you rise again and embark on a relentless quest for revenge.
Wield the Powers of a Wraith. Slay your former vampire brethren with your claws, bolts of telekinetic energy, and the elemental Wraith Blade. Grow stronger by devouring the souls of your enemies.
Shift Between Realms. The Elder God has granted you the ability to shift between the Spectral and Material Realms. Traverse the realms to solve puzzles, reveal new paths, and defeat your foes.
You can watch the new trailer in the tweet below:
Learn more about today’s PSN Showcase right here. Check out our predictions for October’s PS Plus games here.
