Legacy of Kain: Defiance Remastered Physical Editions Coming November 13th

Crystal Dynamics and PlayEveryWare have announced physical editions for Legacy of Kain: Defiance Remastered are coming to Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S on November 13th, 2026.

Two physical editions are being distributed by Plaion and are available to pre-order today. The Standard Edition of Legacy of Kain: Defiance Remastered is available to pre-order for $29.99 / €29.99 at participating retailers.

The physical Deluxe Edition of Legacy of Kain: Defiance Remastered includes a physical copy of the Deluxe Edition of the game (which features the base game, a digital comic book reader with three classic comics, and a demo of the unreleased sixth game in the series: Legacy of Kain: The Dark Prophecy), plus a SteelBook, the official soundtrack on a physical CD, and an art book containing over 80 pages of sketches, concept art, models, and more. The Deluxe Edition is available to pre-order for $49.99 / €49.99 at participating retailers.

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Legacy of Kain: Defiance Remastered is a timeless dark fantasy reborn for a new generation. Return to the dark world of Nosgoth as you take control of both the vampire Kain and his betrayed lieutenant, Raziel, two powerful entities 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 presentation 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.
  
  
  

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