Version Comparison

The Heart of Darkness Collection will be available on March 31, 2026.

About This Game

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 Play

Updated HD visuals, refined controls, and a modernized camera, with the option to switch between modern and classic presentation at any time.

Character Skins

Earn alternate skins for both Kain and Raziel inspired by the Legacy of Kain canon.

AI Generated Content Disclosure

The developers describe how their game uses AI Generated Content like this:

AI-assisted tools were used to upscale and enhance some in-game textures, to help add visual detail to the original artwork. All final assets were artist-reviewed and then integrated by the development team

Mature Content Description

The developers describe the content like this:

This Game may contain content not appropriate for all ages, or may not be appropriate for viewing at work: Frequent Violence or Gore, General Mature Content