A brand new Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver prequel will broaden the lore of the fan-favorite recreation sequence, revealing Raziel’s life earlier than he turned a lethal, jawless vampire within the service of the vampire lord Kain. Launched in 1999, the unique Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver established a significant fandom which has remained sturdy even within the gigantic gaps between new releases. Indeed, it has been 20 years since Legacy of Kain followers final had one thing new from the franchise.

The Dead Shall Rise will comply with Raziel’s profession as a Sarafan warrior, charting his human life and eventual corruption to Kain’s rule. According to IGN, It additionally guarantees to debut a “major new vampire character” who suits into Raziel and Kain’s story. Of course, the 1999 recreation begins with Raziel turning towards Kain and making an attempt to destroy his former grasp, so there’s so much of floor to cowl in telling the backstory of their relationship.

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Soul Reaver: The Dead Shall Rise
Release Date:	TBA
Writer:	Joshua Viola and Angie Hodapp
Artists:	Juan Samu with further artwork by Jonny Bush and Ninja Jo
Letterer:	Jeremiah Lambert
Cover Artist:	Dave Rapoza and Aaron Lovett

The venture is coming from Bit Bot Media and Crystal Dynamics, with an upcoming Kickstarter to increase funds for the venture launching quickly (although followers can join now to be notified when it begins.) Writer Joshua Viola wrote in a press release:

In faculty, I created a Soul Reaver poster for a category venture, by no means imagining I’d in the future formally contribute to the franchise. Even right this moment, Raziel graces my tattoo sleeve – a testomony to my deep reference to this universe. Fans can count on a venture infused with that very same ardour. Working straight with creatives from Crystal Dynamics and reuniting with former collaborators makes this a very particular endeavor.

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Soul Reaver: The Dead Shall Rise Tells the Story of Raziel’s Human Life

Fans Have Waited a Long Time for a New Installment within the Saga

Fans have not gotten a brand new Soul Reaver story since 2003’s Legacy of Kain: Defiance, so it is a massive deal to get something new, not to mention the life story of the unique recreation’s protagonist. A strong wraith, Raziel was as soon as Kain’s inheritor obvious and second in command, however he grew so highly effective that his existence threatened Kain’s rule. Returned to life after his execution by a mysterious power, Raziel devoted his new ‘life’ to vengeance. From there, issues turned extra complicated, particularly as soon as the power behind Raziel’s resurrection was revealed to be a much more important enemy – one which gave him trigger to ally with Kain as soon as once more.

The comedian is actually excellent news for followers of Soul Reaver, who’ve arguably saved the franchise alive within the final couple of a long time. Indeed, one of the newest main items of information about Soul Reaver was an HD remaster of Legacy of Kain, nonetheless even that was a fanmade venture. The comedian is a significant signal that Crystal Dynamics understands followers need extra of Raziel and Kain, and may very well be the primary indicator of larger plans on the horizon.

Soul Reaver: The Dead Shall Rise‘s Kickstarter will launch quickly, with extra particulars concerning the marketing campaign’s objectives and meant launch date. Screen Rant will cowl the information when it does, as Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver followers get the epic new story they’ve waited years to take pleasure in.

Source: Kickstarter; Jesse Schedeen, IGN