Summary
A newLegacy of Kain: Soul Reaverprequel will expand the lore of the fan-favorite game series, revealing Raziel’s lifebeforehe became a deadly, jawless vampire in the service of the vampire lord Kain. Launched in 1999, the originalLegacy of Kain: Soul Reaverestablished a major fandom which has remained strong even in the gigantic gaps between new releases. Indeed, it’s been 20 years sinceLegacy of Kainfans last had something new from the franchise.
The Dead Shall Risewill follow Raziel’s career as a Sarafan warrior, charting his human life and eventual corruption to Kain’s rule.According toIGN, It also promises to debut a"major new vampire character"who fits into Raziel and Kain’s story. Of course, the 1999 game begins with Raziel turning against Kain and attempting to destroy his former master, so there’s a lot of ground to cover in telling the backstory of their relationship.
Joshua Viola and Angie Hodapp
Artists:
Juan Samu with additional art by Jonny Bush and Ninja Jo
Cover Artist:
Dave Rapoza and Aaron Lovett
In college, I created a Soul Reaver poster for a class project, never imagining I would one day officially contribute to the franchise. Even today, Raziel graces my tattoo sleeve - a testament to my deep connection with this universe. Fans can expect a project infused with that same passion. Working directly with creatives from Crystal Dynamics and reuniting with former collaborators makes this a truly special endeavor.
New Legacy Of Kain And Soul Reaver Games Seem More Likely Now
With Square Enix having sold all of its western IP to Embracer Group, now is the perfect time to bring back the venerated Legacy of Kain series.
The comic is a major sign that Crystal Dynamics understands fans want more of Raziel and Kain, and could be the first indicator of bigger plans on the horizon.
Fans Have Waited a Long Time for a New Installment in the Saga
Fans haven’t gotten anewSoul Reaverstorysince 2003’sLegacy of Kain: Defiance, so it’s a big deal to getanythingnew, let alone the life story of the original game’s protagonist. A powerful wraith, Raziel was once Kain’s heir apparent and second in command, but he grew so powerful that his existence threatened Kain’s rule. Returned to life after his execution by a mysterious force, Raziel dedicated his new ‘life’ to vengeance. From there, things became more complex, especially once the force behind Raziel’s resurrection was revealed to be a far more significant enemy - one which gave him cause to ally with Kain once again.
The comic is certainly good news for fans ofSoul Reaver, who have arguably kept the franchise alive in the last couple of decades. Indeed, one of the most recent major pieces of news aboutSoul Reaverwasan HD remaster ofLegacy of Kain, however even that was a fanmade project.The comic is a major sign that Crystal Dynamics understands fans want more of Raziel and Kain, and could be the first indicator of bigger plans on the horizon.
Soul Reaver: The Dead Shall Rise’s Kickstarter will launch soon, with more details about the campaign’s goals and intended release date. Screen Rant will cover the news when it does, asLegacy of Kain: Soul Reaverfans get the epic new story they’ve waited years to enjoy.
