Crystal Dynamics is working on a Soul Reaver reboot, VG247 has said to have been informed by an inside source. The source reports that the classic vampire action franchise is being fully reworked on along with a whole new art direction. No clear details on the game have been given, but a possible reveal is likely this year.
The original game, Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver was a sequel to Blood Omen: Legacy of Kain and was released for PS1 and PC in 1999, followed by a Dreamcast release in 2000. It’s sequel, Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 2 was released in 2001 for PS2 and PC. Soul Reaver also made it’s way to PSN in 2009. Two more titles were released after Soul Reaver 2 – Blood Omen 2: Legacy of Kain in 2002, and Legacy of Kain: Defiance for PS2, Xbox and PC in 2003.
Crystal Dynamics is also currently working on Square Enix’s Tomb Raider reboot set to release later this year, and will be revealing a new IP this year.