Tomb Raider: Catalyst

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Tomb Raider: Catalyst
Tomb Raider Catalyst logo.png
Developer Crystal Dynamics
Publisher Amazon Game Studios
Director Will Kerslake
Series Tomb Raider
Engine Unreal Engine 5
Platforms
Release2027
Genre Action-adventure
Mode Single-player

Tomb Raider: Catalyst is an upcoming action-adventure game developed by Crystal Dynamics and published by Amazon Game Studios. It is the fourteenth main entry in the Tomb Raider series and the sequel to Tomb Raider: Underworld (2008). The story takes place in Northern India years after the events of Underworld and follows Lara Croft as she navigates the aftermath of a mythical cataclysm. The game is scheduled to release for PlayStation 5, Windows, and Xbox Series X/S in 2027.

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Premise

Tomb Raider: Catalyst is set in Northern India, years after the events of Tomb Raider: Underworld (2008). [1] A mythical cataclysm has exposed ancient ruins and awakened the forces guarding them. The story follows Lara Croft as she explores the region, competing against rival treasure hunters seeking to exploit the site's power. She must determine who to trust to secure the ancient secret and prevent a catastrophe. [2]

Development and release

In 2021, game director Will Kerslake stated that Crystal Dynamics envisioned the future of Tomb Raider as taking place after the previous instalments, with the goal of unifying the timelines of both Core Design's and their own Tomb Raider games. [3] The development of Catalyst began in 2022. [4] Crystal Dynamics have divided into two teams: one working on Catalyst and the other co-developing Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis (2026), a remake of the original 1996 game, with Flying Wild Hog. A single leadership team oversees both projects to manage shared resources and ensure narrative consistency. [5] Crystal Dynamics are also collaborating with creative staff from Amazon Game Studios, [6] which the studio partnered with as publisher in 2022. [7]

The developers seek to design the game to be accessible to players without prior knowledge of the series, while remaining appealing to long-time fans. Set in India, which the studio described as a "fan-favorite location", Crystal Dynamics head Scot Amos stated that Catalyst is "the largest Tomb Raider that we've made to date". [8] Although a sequel to Tomb Raider: Underworld (2008), the narrative incorporates the second reboot trilogy (2013–2018) as Lara Croft's origin story. [1] Alix Wilton Regan was cast as Lara in both Catalyst and Legacy of Atlantis, replacing Camilla Luddington, who portrayed the character in the second reboot trilogy. Amos said that Regan possessed "that wit and that charm and charisma that is a natural essence and core for Lara", as well as confidence and emotional depth. [5] The game is being developed using Unreal Engine 5. [9]

Catalyst was announced alongside Legacy of Atlantis at the Game Awards in December 2025. [10] It is scheduled to release in 2027 for PlayStation 5, Windows, and Xbox Series X/S. [11]

References

  1. 1 2 Loveridge, Sam (12 December 2025). "Tomb Raider: Catalyst is the new Lara Croft game and it kicks off a fresh chapter of Tomb Raider in 2027". GamesRadar+ . Archived from the original on 15 December 2025. Retrieved 15 December 2025.
  2. ↑ Romano, Nick (11 December 2025). "Tomb Raider surprise reveals 2 games with new Lara Croft actor: Catalyst and reimagining of 1996 original". Entertainment Weekly . Archived from the original on 15 December 2025. Retrieved 12 December 2025.
  3. ↑ Sirani, Jordan (28 January 2021). "Next Tomb Raider Game Aims to Unify the Reboot Trilogy and Original Games". IGN . Archived from the original on 21 March 2025. Retrieved 16 December 2025.
  4. ↑ Bonifacic, Igor (5 April 2022). "A new Tomb Raider game is on the way, powered by Unreal Engine 5". Engadget . Archived from the original on 17 June 2024. Retrieved 16 December 2025.
  5. 1 2 Harte, Charles (15 December 2025). "Tomb Raider Devs Explain Series Timeline, Lara Croft's New Voice, And Links Between Catalyst And Legacy Of Atlantis". Game Informer . Archived from the original on 15 December 2025. Retrieved 15 December 2025.
  6. ↑ Shepard, Kenneth (15 December 2025). "Tomb Raider Dev Explain Why It's Making Two Games At Once". Kotaku . Archived from the original on 15 December 2025. Retrieved 15 December 2025.
  7. ↑ Evans-Thirlwell, Edwin (12 December 2025). "Crystal Dynamics reveal two new Tomb Raider games -"the largest Tomb Raider world yet" and yet another classic TR revamp". Rock Paper Shotgun . Archived from the original on 15 December 2025. Retrieved 15 December 2025.
  8. ↑ Lewis, Claire (15 December 2025). "Tomb Raider: Catalyst promises to be noob-friendly". Polygon . Archived from the original on 15 December 2025. Retrieved 15 December 2025.
  9. ↑ Gurwin, Gabe; Campbell, Evan (11 December 2025). "Tomb Raider: Catalyst Revealed Alongside Original Tomb Raider Remake". GameSpot . Archived from the original on 13 December 2025. Retrieved 15 December 2025.
  10. ↑ McCaffrey, Ryan (12 December 2025). "Tomb Raider: Catalyst Announced for 2027 and Tomb Raider 1 'Reimagining' Announced for 2026 | The Game Awards 2025". IGN . Archived from the original on 15 December 2025. Retrieved 12 December 2025.
  11. ↑ Maas, Jennifer (12 December 2025). "Amazon Unveils 'Tomb Raider: Catalyst' Video Game First Look and 2027 Release; Sets Remake of Original Lara Croft Game for 2026". Variety . Archived from the original on 15 December 2025. Retrieved 15 December 2025.
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