Crystal Dynamics on Legacy of Kain: 'We Hear You Loudly' Following Overwhelming Survey Response - News
by William D'Angelo , posted on 17 November 2022 / 3,812 Views
Crystal Dynamics recently had a survey asking fans about interest in a potential revival of the Legacy of Kain, which hasn't seen a mainline release since 2003's Legacy of Kain: Defiance.
Crystal Dynamics and Eidos CEO Phil Rogers during Embracer Group's latest earnings call with investors revealed there were over 100,000 responses to the survey compared to the typical 1,000 to 3,00 responses.
"We wanted to gain a community perspective on what players are looking for should we revisit the land of Nosgoth and our iconic IP, Legacy of Kain," said Rogers (via VideoGamesChronicle).
"In the past, we’ve found that surveys typically get between 1,000 and 3,000 responses, but when we asked folk about Legacy of Kain, we received over 100,000 responses. 73,000 gamers completed it entirely, and if you are one of them, we thank you very much, and we appreciate it was quite an effort given the survey was pretty extensive.
"We saw the news of our survey shared across social and press platforms and we really felt this was a great way to reignite this passionate fan community with this legendary PC and console game series. Rest assured, we hear you loudly and clearly, and we will continue to update you on the what if possibilities ahead for Legacy of Kain in the future."
There have been five mainline releases in the Legacy of Kain franchise. The original entry, Blood Omen: Legacy of Kain, released in 1996 for the PlayStation and PC in 1997. The most recent entry, Legacy of Kain: Defiance, released in 2003 for the PlayStation 2, Xbox, and PC.
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There are so many back catalogue games that so many companies own that would work in the modern era, it's a shame many don't do their best to bring them back to life. the world built here is so ripe for more work.
Looks like we're about 4 years away from a sequel, if it's done right, then. Personally, I would hope they would go back to the Soul Reaver and Soul Reaver 2 style of gameplay/camera. First and foremost, though, is to continue the great story/voice acting. They might want to start first on giving remasters to the original games to bring younger gamers up to speed. I'm not even sure how many younger gamers even know these games exist.
very good
Now make it a great comeback.
One of the best IP's to bring back .
I liked Soul Reaver a lot
The OG Legacy of Kain was a totally new experience. I'd really love if they'd dare remake that game.
I didnt think there was a possibility to see in my mortal life these games come back. Now I just hope they dont just throw away this huge fanbase response they got.
I hear memories of old, great things calling. Please, do this right.
Revive the blasted brilliant i.p jayzus iz a no brainer
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