There’s some excellent news for Legacy of Kain followers this week, as for the primary time in a long time, the sequence is getting some new materials. A graphic novel titled Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver – The Useless Shall Rise has been introduced, and it will function a prequel to the video games starring Raziel. It is not a brand new recreation or a remake of the basic titles, however one thing is best than nothing.
An official collaboration between Crystal Dynamics and Bit Bot Media, the Soul Reaver graphic novel will reveal extra data about Raziel’s previous, his days as a Sarafan warrior, and the way he got here to serve underneath Kain as a vampire. The guide might be written by Joshua Viola (True Believer) and Angie Hodapp (Shadow Atlas), with artwork by Juan Samu (Star Wars), letters by Jeremiah Lambert, and covers by Dave Rapoza and Aaron Lovett.
“In school, I created a Soul Reaver poster for a category undertaking, by no means imagining I’d in the future formally contribute to the franchise,” Viola mentioned in a press release (through IGN). “Even right now, Raziel graces my tattoo sleeve–a testomony to my deep reference to this universe. Followers can anticipate a undertaking infused with that very same ardour. Working straight with creatives from Crystal Dynamics and reuniting with former collaborators makes this a really particular endeavor.”
The Soul Reaver graphic novel will launch on Kickstarter later this 12 months, and anybody can join on BackerKit to be told when the crowdfunding marketing campaign goes dwell.
Past this upcoming journey again to Nosgoth, issues appear quiet for the Legacy of Kain franchise at the moment. The IP rights are at the moment held by Embracer Group, and in October 2022, over 100,000 individuals accomplished a Legacy of Kain survey. In accordance with Crystal Dynamics, followers have been heard “loudly and clearly” about their want to see the franchise return in some kind.
The final true entry within the sequence, Defiance, was launched 20 years in the past in 2003, and Crystal Dynamics is at the moment co-developing a Good Darkish reboot with Microsoft studio The Initiative. The studio can also be engaged on a brand new Tomb Raider recreation that’ll be printed by Amazon.
