Developers behind Legacy of Kain: Ascendance admit the game represents a clear shift for the long-running franchise but insist it still speaks to people who loved the original Soul Reaver entries. The studio and its marketing team are positioning Ascendance as a modernization that preserves the franchise's core appeal even as it experiments with new ideas.

  • Studio acknowledges a noticeable departure from previous mechanics and presentation, framing the change as a deliberate step to evolve the series rather than abandon it.
  • Developers emphasize continuity in the franchise’s identity—promising familiar tonal beats, narrative weight and the atmospheric qualities that drew players to the original games.
  • Marketing materials and developer commentary are aiming squarely at long-time fans, arguing that nostalgia and fresh design can coexist and that veteran players will still find elements to latch onto.
  • Initial community reaction is mixed: some players are curious about a refreshed take, others cautious about how much will feel like ‘the old’ Legacy of Kain. The team says balancing those expectations is a top priority.

Source: Rock Paper Shotgun

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