Now launching at a “later date”
- by Liam Doolan
Update []: Legacy of Kain: Defiance Remastered was meant to be out this week, but it’s got a last-minute delay for the Switch and Switch 2, with the title now launching at a “later date” on Nintendo’s platforms. Here’s the official update from Crystal Dynamics:
“Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 are delayed and will launch at a later date. Please watch our social channels for updates.”
The new 2D action platformer, Legacy of Kain: Ascendance, is apparently still on track for a 31st March 2026 release.
Original Story: [Fri 13th Feb, 2026 01:30 GMT]:
Crystal Dynamic’s Legacy of Kain series will be returning this March with Legacy of Kain: Defiance Remastered and Legacy of Kain: Ascendance.
Both of these titles are coming to the Switch 2 and Switch. Defiance Remastered will be released on 3rd March 2026, and Ascendance is arriving on 31st March 2026.
Here’s a description for each title and you see the trailers above and below:
Legacy of Kain: Defiance Remastered is a timeless dark fantasy reborn for a new generation. 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 fate and free will.
A prequel to Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver, Legacy of Kain: Ascendance is a fast-paced, 2D action platformer built around vertical movement, fluid combat, and skill-driven play, with select PS1 era–inspired 3D sequences. Story and narrative are key to the experience, woven directly into gameplay, cutscenes, and world design. Beautifully crafted retro pixel-art gameplay and anime-influenced cinematics bring Nosgoth’s dark fantasy world to life, telling a new story set in a vast world of collapsing kingdoms, haunted ruins, and shattered timelines.
There will also be a Heart of Darkness Collection, including both games. Will yoube checking out these titles when they arrive on the Switch and Switch 2? Let us know in the comments.
Liam is a news writer and reviewer on Nintendo Life. He’s been writing about games for more than 15 years and is a lifelong fan of many iconic video game characters.
