Soul Reaver 2 PS Plus Premium arrives on Tuesday, 17 November 2026 as part of Sony’s Classics lineup. It is listed for PS5 and PS4, and you’ll need a Premium membership to play through the catalogue. Extra or Essential alone will not unlock this addition.
Be careful which version you pick. Sony has announced Soul Reaver 2, the original sequel, not the separately sold Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 1&2 Remastered bundle. The names are similar, but they’re different products.
When is Soul Reaver 2 PS Plus Premium available?
Sony’s November announcement gives 17 November 2026 as the release date unless a game has its own exception. It lists no different date for Soul Reaver 2, so UK Premium members should look for it on the 17th.
If Soul Reaver 2 PS Plus Premium still shows a purchase price before 17 November, that’s expected. Sony hasn’t specified a UK unlock hour, so check your PlayStation Plus catalogue on release day.
Which PlayStation Plus tier is required?
Premium is required. Soul Reaver 2 sits under Sony’s PlayStation Plus Premium heading, whereas November’s big Extra additions, such as Death Stranding 2 and Atomfall, appear in the main Game Catalog. A PlayStation Plus Essential subscription also doesn’t grant access to this Premium classic.
Premium lets you play the classic while it stays in the catalogue and your subscription remains active. It’s not a permanent purchase, so you’d need another licence if it leaves the service.
How to play Soul Reaver 2 PS Plus Premium on PS5 and PS4
- From 17 November, sign into a PlayStation account with an active Premium subscription.
- On PS5, open PlayStation Plus from the Games home screen and choose Benefits > Classics Catalogue. On PS4, open PlayStation Plus and scroll down to Classics Catalogue.
- Find Soul Reaver 2 and choose its PS5 or PS4 Classics entry. Don’t select the separate 1&2 Remastered bundle by mistake.
- When the game is included for your account, select Download, following Sony’s Classics Catalogue instructions.
- Launch the downloaded game with your Premium membership active. If you still only see a price, check the tier and listing before buying anything.
If the page only gives a normal purchase button, do not assume that buying it is a required step in the Soul Reaver 2 PS Plus Premium process. Recheck the release date, your membership and the selected product first.
Is Soul Reaver 2 the same as Soul Reaver 1&2 Remastered?
No. The Premium announcement says Soul Reaver 2. The separately sold remaster package contains Soul Reaver and Soul Reaver 2 with updated visuals and quality-of-life features, but Sony did not identify that bundle as November’s included Premium addition.
The remastered bundle has its own PlayStation Store page and price. To use Premium, search the Classics Catalogue for the standalone sequel, not the paid remaster. It is worth double-checking before pressing Add to Cart.
What is Soul Reaver 2 about?
The original Soul Reaver 2 follows Raziel after the first Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver. He pursues Kain through Nosgoth, travelling into dangerous periods of its past and uncovering the history of the Pillars, ancient races and the world he thought he understood.
It’s a story-heavy action adventure full of gothic atmosphere, environmental puzzles and supernatural abilities. Raziel’s ability to move between the spectral and material realms is a big part of the series’ identity. If you haven’t played the first game, expect returning characters and a continuing story rather than a completely separate adventure.
Soul Reaver 2 PS Plus Premium gives returning players another chance to follow Raziel’s story. If you’ve only played the first Soul Reaver, expect more of its time-twisting puzzles and increasingly tangled conflict with Kain.
Can Soul Reaver 2 PS Plus Premium be streamed on PlayStation Portal?
Premium includes cloud streaming for selected games, but a PS5/PS4 Classics listing doesn’t guarantee Portal support. PlayStation Portal cloud streaming currently covers selected PS5 games, not every PS4 classic. Check the individual title’s streaming eligibility.
If you’re hoping to stream Soul Reaver 2 PS Plus Premium rather than download it, check whether that option appears for your game and device. The PlayStation Portal streaming guide explains the separate device requirements.
Why is Soul Reaver 2 missing from Premium?
First make sure it’s 17 November or later, then check the account’s actual tier. Extra membership by itself won’t display a Premium entitlement. Account region and the Store’s selected product also matter, especially because the remastered collection has a different listing.
Our PS Plus November games missing guide covers membership and Store checks. The full November Game Catalog has the dates and tiers for the other new games.
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Official source: Sony’s November PlayStation Plus Premium announcement.
