A 2001 Legacy of Kain Sequel Joins PlayStation Plus as Soul Reaver 2 Officially Adds to Classics Catalog
A classic joins the catalog
PlayStation Plus Premium is scheduled to add Soul Reaver 2 on November 17, 2026. The game will join the Classics Catalog alongside Freedom Wars Remastered. Released in 2001, Soul Reaver 2 was developed by Crystal Dynamics and is the third game in the Legacy of Kain series. The studio is also behind the Tomb Raider reboot series.
A continuation with a new approach
The game picks up where 1999’s Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver ends. Compared with its predecessor, it takes a more linear approach, with greater emphasis on narrative and character arcs.
Amy Hennig wrote and directed the story. She is also known for directing and writing much of the Uncharted series at Naughty Dog.
What players should know
Soul Reaver 2 is praised for its story, soundtrack and improved combat, though it is not as fondly remembered as some other entries. The first Soul Reaver is absent from PlayStation Plus, which may make the sequel harder to follow for players who have not completed it.
The two Soul Reaver games were remastered in 2024 with updated visuals and quality-of-life improvements. Those versions are not included in PlayStation Plus and must be purchased separately; other Legacy of Kain games are available on the service.
Key points
- Soul Reaver 2 is due in the Classics Catalog on November 17, 2026.
- The 2001 game is the third entry in the Legacy of Kain series.
- Its story was written and directed by Amy Hennig.
- The 2024 remasters are not included in PlayStation Plus.