Yes. A PlayStation Store backend listing reportedly surfaced before the September 24, 2024 State of Play, according to TheSixthAxis. That evening, PlayStation officially confirmed Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 1 & 2 Remastered for PS4 and PS5, with a December 10, 2024 release date.
What happened before the State of Play?
On September 24, 2024, TheSixthAxis reported that listings for the remasters had appeared in the PlayStation Store backend ahead of that evening’s broadcast. The outlet updated its story after the event to note that the trailer had confirmed the collection. The backend listing is therefore a contemporaneous media report, not a public admission by Sony about a leak.
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PlayStation’s September 24 State of Play recap made the announcement official: Aspyr was bringing the collection to PS4 and PS5. The reveal also marked the 25th anniversary of Soul Reaver.
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What games are included, and when did they release?
The collection includes Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver and Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 2. PlayStation’s official announcement set the release date for December 10, 2024, and the US PlayStation Store listing gives the same date.
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- 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.
- Voice: English, French (France), German, Italian, Japanese, Russian, Spanish; Subtitles: English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Spanish.
What platforms were announced?
PlayStation announced the collection for PS4 and PS5. The cited store listing is for the US PlayStation digital storefront; it does not establish availability on other platforms or confirm a physical edition.
What changes in the remaster?
The official store description presents the same core conflict: Raziel rises after Kain betrays and executes him, then seeks revenge. Players use claws, telekinetic bolts, and the elemental Wraith Blade, while shifting between the Spectral and Material Realms to fight, solve puzzles, and find routes through Nosgoth.
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- Beyond the physical game Legacy of Kain Soul Reaver 1&2 Remastered on Nintendo Switch or PlayStation 5, the Deluxe Edition includes the following exclusive items:
- Steelbook with some of the game’s gorgeous motifs; A soft bound artbook highlighting the game’s stunning remastered gothic environments, architecture, characters, enemies, weapons, and concept & key art; The Official Soundtrack on a physical CD; A collectible tuck-in box housing all the contents.
- Included Game Titles: Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver & Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 2
- 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.
The listing says players can experience the games in either original or remastered graphics. It does not specify performance targets or make comparative claims about image quality.
What bonus and preservation material is included?
A December 4, 2024 PlayStation Blog post by Aspyr Associate Brand Manager Matthew Ray detailed a Bonus Materials menu that brings together reference material, archival content, and extras from both games.
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- Lore of Nosgoth: a map feature, alongside galleries containing classic and new HD renders.
- Archival material: FMV cinematics, original credits, demos, outtakes, and the full text scripts of both games.
- Lost Levels: four preserved Soul Reaver areas—Undercity, Smokestack, Retreat, and Forges—can be explored as Raziel. Aspyr warns that some may have missing textures or feel unfinished; they are historical material, not completed new campaign levels.
- Music: extended soundtracks for both games, including compositions identified as “Priestess Encounter” and “Spirit Forge.”
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