Legacy of Kain: Defiance Remastered launches March 3 with playable demo of cancelled sequel
Aspyr announced the release date for Legacy of Kain: Defiance Remastered – the game launches March 3 on PS5 and PS4. The remaster completes an eons-spanning story that began with Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver and Soul Reaver 2, delivering the long-awaited narrative finale to one of gaming's most revered dark fantasy sagas.
For the first and only time in the original series, players take control of both iconic protagonists. The story unfolds from opposing perspectives as Raziel and Kain's intertwined destinies collide. Each character brings a distinct viewpoint and abilities that shape both the story and gameplay.
The remaster preserves the soul of the original experience while refining visuals, controls, and camera design for modern audiences.
Updates include:
HD graphics applied across the entire game
Right-stick camera control with full Y-axis movement augmenting the original fixed camera
Instant switching between remastered and original graphics at any point during gameplay, including Photo Mode
Improved wayfinding with world and level maps
Unlockable skins drawn from Legacy of Kain history, including Kain's human noble form and Raziel's vampiric appearance
Photo Mode with free camera controls, character poses, and instant skin swapping
Content featuring lost levels, concept art, and lore articles
The Deluxe Edition offers deeper immersion into the world of Nosgoth. It includes a playable demo of Legacy of Kain: Dark Prophecy – the cancelled sequel to Defiance, providing a rare look at an unreleased chapter of the franchise, and a digital comic reader with original series tie-in comics. One comic becomes available in English for the first time, while the Defiance comic features a brand-new cover by original artist Tyler Kirkham.
Pre-orders for PS5 and PS4 are now open on PlayStation Store.
