CRYSTAL DYNAMICS REVEALS TWO NEW LEGACY OF KAIN VIDEO GAME TITLES LAUNCHING THIS MARCH ON PC & CONSOLES
The franchise resurgence continues with the return of an action-adventure classic in Legacy of Kain: Defiance Remastered, launching March 3, and the brand-new 2D action platformer Legacy of Kain: Ascendance, releasing March 31!
SAN MATEO, Calif. – Feb. 12, 2026 – Crystal Dynamics is excited to reveal two new video game titles in the Legacy of Kain franchise! Debuted today at Sony’s State of Play, Legacy of Kain: Defiance Remastered modernizes the iconic 2003 action-adventure game with new graphic upgrades, modernized controls, and extensive bonus content. Published by Crystal Dynamics and developed by Crystal Dynamics and PlayEveryWare, this definitive edition of the classic adventure launches for PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store on March 3, 2026, and is available to pre-order today. Customers who pre-order will receive Kain and Raziel character skins inspired by the “Shifter” game concept, the inspiration for the entire Soul Reaver saga. (If you know, you know).
Also announced today is Legacy of Kain: Ascendance, a fast-paced 2D action platformer published by Crystal Dynamics and developed by Bit Bot Media in association with FreakZone Games (A Bit Bot Company) that introduces a brand-new gameplay style to the franchise, and features original voice actors reprising their iconic roles: Simon Templeman as Kain, Michael Bell as Raziel, Anna Gunn as Ariel and Richard Doyle as Moebius, plus a soundtrack from hit recording artist Klayton (Celldweller), releasing for PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store on March 31, 2026.
Legacy of Kain: Defiance Remastered is a timeless dark fantasy reborn for a new generation. Return to the dark world of Nosgoth as you take control of both the vampire Kain and his betrayed lieutenant, Raziel, two powerful entities bound by the conflict between fate and free will.
Legacy of Kain: Defiance Remastered Key Features
- Two Legendary Protagonists: Play as both Kain and Raziel, each with distinct abilities, combat styles, and perspectives that shape how the story unfolds.
- Return to Nosgoth’s Dark Fantasy World: Explore ruined cities, ancient temples, and towering strongholds filled with challenging environmental puzzles, enemies, and secrets to discover.
- New! Updated HD Visuals: Experience Nosgoth like never before with a new camera, as well as upgraded character models, textures, and environments, with the ability to switch between classic and modern presentation on the fly.
- New! Refined Camera: Play the game with the original fixed camera or a new third-person camera built for modern platforms.
- New! Bonus Content: Enjoy a slew of additions including a photo mode, alternate character skins, a comprehensive lore reader, unreleased content and 'lost levels' from the original game.
Legacy of Kain: Defiance Remastered is available to pre-order today on PC, PlayStation and Xbox, with three editions to choose from:
- The Standard Edition, which includes the base game and the pre-order exclusive “Defiance Remastered Shifter Skin Pack,” for $24.99.
- The Deluxe Edition, which includes everything in the Standard Edition, plus a comic book reader (with three classic comics), a demo of the unreleased Legacy of Kain: The Dark Prophecy, and the pre-order exclusive “Defiance Remastered Shifter Skin Pack” for $29.99.
- The Heart of Darkness Collection, which includes everything in the Deluxe Edition, plus Legacy of Kain: Ascendance, an Ascendance-themed skin pack for Legacy of Kain: Defiance Remastered, and the pre-order exclusive “Defiance Remastered Shifter Skin Pack, "for $44.99. The Heart of Darkness Collection is available to pre-order on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.
A prequel to Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver, Legacy of Kain: Ascendance is a fast-paced, 2D action platformer built around vertical movement, fluid combat, and skill-driven play, with select PS1 era–inspired 3D sequences. Story and narrative are key to the experience, woven directly into gameplay, cutscenes, and world design. Beautifully crafted retro pixel-art gameplay and anime-influenced cinematics bring Nosgoth’s dark fantasy world to life, telling a new story set in a vast world of collapsing kingdoms, haunted ruins, and shattered timelines.
Legacy of Kain: Ascendance Key Features
- Retro-Inspired 2D Action Platformer: Chain melee strikes, evasive dashes, and supernatural attacks in fluid, vicious combat in this brand-new Legacy of Kain adventure.
- Throwback 3D Moments: 3D sections inspired by the PS1 era appear at key narrative points, offering story-driven interaction and lore-heavy sequences that reward fans of the Legacy of Kain mythos.
- Anime-Inspired Cinematics: A bold new animated style debuts for the franchise, enhancing major story beats with anime-inspired visuals.
- Play as Three Powerful Protagonists: Overwhelm the battlefield with Kain’s vampiric powers. Play Raziel before his fall as a human Sarafan knight, then take flight for the first time in his vampiric form. And discover an aggressive playstyle focused on fast, relentless offense as the vampire Elaleth.
- Iconic Voice Talent Returns: Legendary Legacy of Kain voice actors Michael Bell (Raziel), Simon Templeman (Kain), Anna Gunn (Ariel), and Richard Doyle (Moebius).
- Experience an Epic Original Score: Feel the thrill of the action with a powerful original score by award-winning recording artist Klayton (Celldweller/Scandroid).
Legacy of Kain: Ascendance is available to pre-order today exclusively as part of the Heart of Darkness Collection on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. Fans can also wishlist on PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store.
