🎮 NEW RELEASE

Legacy of Kain: Ascendance
Launches March 31 Across All Platforms

📅 March 28, 2026✍️ PoGamer Staff3 DAYS AWAY

The Legacy of Kain series is back. Legacy of Kain: Ascendance launches March 31, 2026 on PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, and Switch 2 — a brand new entry in the beloved cult classic franchise, developed by Bit Bot Media and published by Crystal Dynamics and Embracer Group.

Also out now: Legacy of Kain: Defiance Remastered launched March 2 — bringing the PS2-era finale to modern platforms, including a never-before-released demo of the game’s cancelled sequel.

What Is Ascendance?

Ascendance is a 2D sidescrolling action platformer — a new direction for the franchise that previously centered on 3D action-adventure gameplay. Crystal Dynamics confirmed that several key returning voice actors are reprising their roles, a major draw for fans of the original series.

Release date: March 31, 2026
Platforms: PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, Switch 2
Genre: 2D sidescrolling action platformer
Returning voice cast: Confirmed — key original actors reprising roles
Developer: Bit Bot Media | Publisher: Crystal Dynamics / Embracer Group
⚡ POGAMER VERDICT

Legacy of Kain hasn’t had a new entry in over two decades. Ascendance is a risky but exciting direction — 2D sidescrollers have been home to some of the best franchise revivals in recent years. With the original voice cast on board, this is one to watch on March 31.

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