Beloved PS1 Classic Is Set To Make A Major Return This Weekend

PlayStation One fans may be lucky because one of the console's most beloved games could be making a return if a recent leak is to be believed. Sony's original console is known for generating some of the industry's most iconic franchises and characters that are still beloved to this day but while some like Snake and Crash Bandicoot thrived, others became cult-classics. Fortunately for those who appreciated the grimmer titles on the PS1, there's hope because a certain dark fantasy starring a vampiric anti-hero may soon rise from the dead.

Per Wario64 on X (formerly Twitter), who shared the original ResetEra post by Mama Robotnik, official branding for appeared on the showroom floor at San Diego Comic-Con.

The logo, which was attached to a highly detailed statue depicting characters Kain and Raizel locked in combat, has not yet been officially unveiled to the public, suggesting that an announcement regarding the project could be imminent. As is always the case with leaks, a pinch of salt is recommended but it doesn't get much more real than official branding at SDCC.

There may be several reasons why the Nintendo Switch has become the new showcase console for PS1 classic remasters and rereleases as of late.

While the series may not be as iconic as the likes of and, it's maintained its cult-classic status for nearly three decades. Despite ongoing rumors that Embracer Group was looking to kick start the franchise after an extended hiatus, there's been little in the way of official updates regarding the series. The most recent news regarding the ongoing vampire saga came in the form of a graphic novel, , which is a canonical prequel story that chronicles Raizel's life before he was transformed into Kain's lieutenant.

As exciting as it is to see both and its sequel potentially return as remasters, one has to wonder about the original game in the franchise . While it may not be as highly regarded as those that came after it, it's still revered as an excellent