Return to Nosgoth and experience the conclusion of the Soul Reaver saga like never before with upgraded graphics, new controls and bonus content!
SAN MATEO, Calif. – March 3, 2026 – Crystal Dynamics and co-developer PlayEveryWare are excited to launch Legacy of Kain: Defiance Remastered today on PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store (coming soon to Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2)! The classic 2003 action-adventure game is back and better than ever, revamped for modern platforms with new graphics upgrades, an improved camera, and extensive bonus content such as a photo mode and ‘lost levels’ from the original game.
And this is just the first of two new Legacy of Kain gaming experiences awaiting fans this month. Players can also look forward to the March 31 debut of Legacy of Kain: Ascendance, a brand-new 2D action-adventure available to pre-order today alongside the purchase of Legacy of Kain: Defiance Remastered with the special Heart of Darkness Collection on PlayStation®5 and Xbox Series X|S.
A Classic Adventure Reborn for a New Generation
Legacy of Kain: Defiance Remastered is the definitive version of 2003’s gripping dark fantasy adventure. Return to the world of Nosgoth as you control both the vampire Kain and his betrayed lieutenant, Raziel, two mighty beings 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 presentations 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 today in multiple editions, including the Standard Edition ($24.99), featuring the full base game, and the Deluxe Edition ($29.99), which includes the base game, a comic book reader (with three classic comics) and a demo of the unreleased sixth game in the series: Legacy of Kain: The Dark Prophecy.
Grab Two New Legacy of Kain Titles in One Package Today!
Also available to purchase today on PlayStation®5 and Xbox Series X|S (and coming soon to PC) is the Heart of Darkness Collection ($44.99, a savings of almost 20% off buying everything individually), which includes everything from the Deluxe Edition of Legacy of Kain: Defiance Remastered, plus the brand-new 2D action-platformer Legacy of Kain: Ascendance, launching on March 31. The bundle also includes an Ascendance-themed skin pack for Legacy of Kain: Defiance Remastered. The “Ascendance” skin pack, along with a “Shifter” skin pack featuring Kain and Raziel skins for Legacy of Kain: Defiance Remastered, are available as standalone purchases for $2.99 each.
A prequel to Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver, Legacy of Kain: Ascendance is a fast-paced, 2D action-platformer featuring fluid combat and movement as well as beautifully crafted retro-pixel art. Legacy of Kain: Ascendance will release on PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store on March 31, 2026.
Legacy of Kain: Defiance Remastered is available today on PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store, and is coming soon to Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. For more information and to stay up to date on the entire Legacy of Kain franchise, follow along on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.
ABOUT CRYSTAL DYNAMICS
Crystal Dynamics is an award-winning, best-in-class game development studio headquartered just south of San Francisco in sunny San Mateo, Calif. Founded in 1992, Crystal Dynamics has grown into a world-class studio by developing iconic franchises and keeping at the forefront of the very latest in technology and graphics. Having created beloved properties such as Gex and the Legacy of Kain series, as well as driving the award-winning, massively successful Tomb Raider franchise at around 100M franchise units sold to date, Crystal Dynamics is now laying the groundwork for the next generation of innovative and technologically stunning projects.
ABOUT PLAYEVERYWARE
PlayEveryWare is a premier full-service co-development studio dedicated to bringing high-quality play experiences to every major platform. By building long-term partnerships with the industry’s leading publishers and developers, the studio addresses the technical complexities of modern game development including custom engine support, cross-platform networking solutions, and deep performance optimization. From large-scale ports and remasters to full-service production, PlayEveryWare’s mission is to ensure games perform flawlessly wherever and whenever players choose to play. PlayEveryWare is based in Seattle and Yokohama. For more information, visit www.playeveryware.com.
