Crystal Dynamics is set to host playtests for a new game from May 3-12. Participants who took the Legacy of Kain/Soul Reaver survey and signed up for the playtest should check their email for an invitation. The playtests will be conducted remotely, requiring a PC or Mac, web camera, microphone, and the Microsoft Teams app. Each playtest will last one hour, and participants will receive a $50 Amazon gift card as an incentive.
Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver, released in 1999, is an action-adventure game and the second in the Legacy of Kain series. The game follows the journey of the vampire-turned-wraith Raziel as he seeks revenge against the vampire lord Kain. The title has been praised for its gothic story and high-quality graphics, although it faced criticism for its repetitive gameplay and unsatisfying climax.
Crystal Dynamics began developing Soul Reaver in 1997, but legal problems with Silicon Knights, the developer of Blood Omen, and other delays led to planned material being released in later games of the series. With 1.5 million copies sold worldwide by 2001, the game was well-received by critics and fans alike.
The upcoming playtests have sparked speculation about the possibility of a new installment in the Soul Reaver/Legacy of Kain series. Fans of the series should keep an eye on announcements from Crystal Dynamics for further information.