A now-deleted PlayStation Retailer itemizing has apparently confirmed the existence of remastered variations of the primary two Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver video games.
In response to a PSN itemizing quoted by Wario64 on X (previously Twitter), the remastered package deal, which is being developed by Aspyr, will include Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver and its direct sequel Soul Reaver 2. The bundle will launch on December tenth as a part of Soul Reaver‘s twenty fifth anniversary.
The PSN itemizing says that you’ll play each video games both with their authentic graphics intact or with “remastered graphics”, presumably akin to these discovered on this yr’s Tomb Raider remasters, which had been additionally dealt with by Aspyr.
From the sound of the leaked trailer, it appears as if the remasters will hold the very good voice work of Michael Bell, Simon Templeman, and Tony Jay (voicing Raziel, Kain, and the Elder God respectively) intact.
The PSN itemizing does not make any reference to Aspyr placing any content material that was lower from the unique video games again in, however the trailer appears to point out some issues that weren’t within the authentic video games, so we’ll have to attend and see if the developer’s plans prolong that far.
The existence of those Soul Reaver remasters was first leaked as a part of merchandise that was obtainable at this yr’s Comedian-Con; playing cards bearing textual content referring to the remasters had been noticed on the present.
Moreover, a Soul Reaver prequel graphic novel that tells the story of the occasions main as much as the unique Soul Reaver was lately Kickstarted, so these remasters are a part of what seems to be a wider revival for the property.
It is doubtless that the Soul Reaver remasters will likely be introduced throughout at present’s PlayStation State of Play showcase, which is because of air at 6pm Jap (that is 3pm Pacific). Keep tuned for extra on that and all issues Soul Reaver.
