Legacy of Kain: Heart of Darkness Collection

March 3, 2026 PlayEveryWare, Bit Bot Media, Crystal Dynamics Crystal Dynamics
Platform Puzzle Adventure
Series X|S PS4 PC PS5 XONE Switch
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The Heart of Darkness Collection is the ultimate Legacy of Kain experience, bringing together Legacy of Kain: Defiance Remastered Deluxe Edition and Legacy of Kain: Ascendance in one definitive bundle.
Return to the dark world of Nosgoth and relive the climactic struggle between Kain and Raziel in Legacy of Kain: Defiance Remastered Deluxe Edition, updated with modern enhancements and exclusive bonus content. Then step into Legacy of Kain: Ascendance, a fast-paced 2D action platformer that brings you Nosgoth in a brand new way.
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Release Date March 3, 2026
Developer PlayEveryWare, Bit Bot Media, Crystal Dynamics
Publisher Crystal Dynamics
Game Modes Single player
Perspective Third person, Side view
Themes Action, Fantasy, Horror
Legacy of Kain: Heart of Darkness Collection

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