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Legacy of Kain: Defiance - Remastered
by Crystal Dynamics, PlayEveryWare·published by Crystal Dynamics
3 March 2026M26
PCWindowsPlayStationPS4XboxXbox OneNintendoSwitchPS5
Reader score
7.1/ 10
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How long to beat
only 1 report10h
Rushed
main story only
14h
Normally
story and some extras
18h
Completionist
everything in it
Where to get it
Trailer
Gallery
18Screenshots
Key art
About
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 free will and fate.
Armed with legendary blades and supernatural abilities, battle through towering gothic spaces filled with enemies, puzzles, and long-buried secrets – where no victory comes without a cost.
Experience a timeless dark fantasy reborn for a new generation.
Legacy of Kain: Defiance Remastered has been updated with new HD graphics, refined controls, and a modernized game camera with the ability to toggle between the HD and original presentation any time. This new edition also boasts a photo mode, alternate character skins, a comprehensive lore reader, and unreleased content and 'lost levels' from the original game.
Dual Protagonist Play as both Kain and Raziel, each with distinct abilities, combat styles, and perspectives that shape how the story unfolds.Dark Fantasy and Rewarding Puzzles Explore ruined cities, ancient temples, and towering strongholds filled with environmental puzzles, challenging enemies, and horrible secrets.Faithfully Remastered for Modern PlayUpdated HD visuals, refined controls, and a modernized camera, with the option to switch between modern and classic presentation at any time.Character SkinsEarn alternate skins for both Kain and Raziel inspired by the Legacy of Kain canon.
This remaster includes fully localized UI and subtitles for all supported languages but some bonus and archival materials including the Encyclopedia, Lost Levels introductions, Arcane Tomes, and archival Comics are in English only.
Armed with legendary blades and supernatural abilities, battle through towering gothic spaces filled with enemies, puzzles, and long-buried secrets – where no victory comes without a cost.
Experience a timeless dark fantasy reborn for a new generation.
Legacy of Kain: Defiance Remastered has been updated with new HD graphics, refined controls, and a modernized game camera with the ability to toggle between the HD and original presentation any time. This new edition also boasts a photo mode, alternate character skins, a comprehensive lore reader, and unreleased content and 'lost levels' from the original game.
Dual Protagonist Play as both Kain and Raziel, each with distinct abilities, combat styles, and perspectives that shape how the story unfolds.Dark Fantasy and Rewarding Puzzles Explore ruined cities, ancient temples, and towering strongholds filled with environmental puzzles, challenging enemies, and horrible secrets.Faithfully Remastered for Modern PlayUpdated HD visuals, refined controls, and a modernized camera, with the option to switch between modern and classic presentation at any time.Character SkinsEarn alternate skins for both Kain and Raziel inspired by the Legacy of Kain canon.
This remaster includes fully localized UI and subtitles for all supported languages but some bonus and archival materials including the Encyclopedia, Lost Levels introductions, Arcane Tomes, and archival Comics are in English only.
Ways to play
Modes
Single player
Perspective
Third person
Editions
Legacy of Kain: Defiance Remastered - Deluxe Edition
Pack contents
Legacy of Kain: Defiance Remastered - Shifter Skin PackLegacy of Kain: Defiance Remastered - Ascendance Skin Pack
Remaster of
Languages
9 languages, with audio, subtitles and interface
| Language | audio | subtitles | interface |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese (Simplified) | — | ||
| English | |||
| French | |||
| German | |||
| Italian | |||
| Japanese | |||
| Portuguese (Brazil) | |||
| Russian | |||
| Spanish (Spain) |
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Facts
Developer
Crystal Dynamics, PlayEveryWare
Publisher
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Released
3 March 2026
Series
Legacy of KainPlatforms
PCWindowsPlayStationPS4XboxXbox OneNintendoSwitchPS5
Age ratings
CERODPEGI18ESRBM
Standing
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Tags
Behind viewPuzzle elementsDirect controlFantasyHorror





















