Legacy of Kain: Defiance Remastered Deluxe Edition
- Store
- Nintendo eShop
- Platform
- Nintendo Switch
- Release date
- 31 Mar 2026
- Publisher
- CDE Entertainment
- Players
- Single player
- Rating
- M
- Play modes
- TV mode, Tabletop mode, Handheld mode
- Availability
- Available now
- DLC
- available
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.
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.
The Deluxe Edition delves even deeper into the lore of Legacy of Kain.
Includes:
- Dark Prophecy Demo: A playable demo of the canceled sequel to Defiance: Dark Prophecy, offering insight into an unreleased chapter of the franchise.
- Digital Comic Reader: Contains original Legacy of Kain tie-in comics, including one in English for the first time! Features a brand-new cover for the Defiance comic by original artist Tyler Kirkham.
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.
