Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis

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Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis
Tomb Raider Legacy of Atlantis cover.jpg
North American box art
Developers
Publisher Amazon Game Studios
Series Tomb Raider
Engine Unreal Engine 5
Platforms
Release
  • WW: 2026
Genre Action-adventure
Mode Single-player

Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis is an upcoming action-adventure game developed by Crystal Dynamics and Flying Wild Hog and published by Amazon Game Studios. [1] [2] The game was revealed during the Game Awards 2025, alongside Tomb Raider: Catalyst (2027). [3] [4] It is expected to be released worldwide in 2026 for PlayStation 5, Windows, and Xbox Series X/S. [5]

Contents

The project was first publicly referenced in 2022, when Crystal Dynamics announced it was developing a new Tomb Raider title using Unreal Engine 5 following its partnership with Amazon Game Studios. [6] [7] The game is a remake of Tomb Raider (1996), featuring a blend of classic exploration, intricate puzzle-solving, and expanded storytelling. [1] [2] The narrative follows an experienced Lara Croft as she hunts for the scattered pieces of the Scion, an artifact of immeasurable power belonging to the lost civilization of Atlantis. [8] Lara Croft will be voiced and performed by Alix Wilton Regan. [9]

Development

Pre-production

Before the announcement of Legacy of Atlantis, a lead-up to the events of Tomb Raider (1996) was hinted at in the unpatched ending of Shadow of the Tomb Raider (2018). In this original ending, some scenes that were later removed included one showing Lara’s dual pistols and a letter from Jacqueline Natla in Calcutta, India, Lara’s nemesis from the first game in the original series, which Lara picks up to read after finishing her own letter to Jonah, where the ending concludes. [10] [11] [12]

Announcement

During the Game Awards 2025 in Los Angeles, the annual celebration of video game excellence, Crystal Dynamics and Amazon Game Studios revealed two new additions to the Tomb Raider franchise: Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis, and Tomb Raider: Catalyst, the next big chapter in the series, [4] [3] with Alix Wilton Regan assuming the role of Lara Croft, [13] taking over from former Lara Croft star Camilla Luddington who voiced Lara in the previous three games. [14]

The development studio was questioned about the difficulty level of their upcoming title, especially in light of the instant death scenarios and other issues players faced in the original game. Will Kersake, game director at Crystal Dynamics, commented: "Part of properly reinventing a game is adapting it to the tastes of modern players." [15] Scot Amos, the head of the studio at Crystal Dynamics, said: "It's a love letter by fans, all of us, to fans. We knew the 30th anniversary was coming up and wanted to do something special to celebrate that moment and still honour all of the core design's original DNA and intent". [16]

References

  1. 1 2 "Tomb Raider remake Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis announced for PS5, Xbox Series, and PC". Gematsu. 11 December 2025. Retrieved 12 December 2025.
  2. 1 2 "Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis is a reimagining of Tomb Raider 1 coming next year and it looks like everything I've ever wanted, even from one trailer". GamesRadar+ . 11 December 2025. Retrieved 12 December 2025.
  3. 1 2 McCaffrey, Ryan (12 December 2025). "Tomb Raider: Catalyst Announced for 2027 and Tomb Raider 1 'Reimagining' Announced for 2026". IGN . Retrieved 12 December 2025.
  4. 1 2 "Crystal Dynamics and Amazon Game Studios reveal two new Tomb Raider titles – and other highlights from The Game Awards". Embracer Group. Retrieved 18 December 2025.
  5. ↑ Lowry, Brendan (11 December 2025). "The Game Awards 2025: Everything announced for Xbox, PC". Windows Central . Retrieved 12 December 2025.
  6. ↑ Kim, Matt (6 April 2022). "New Tomb Raider Game Developed on Unreal Engine 5 Announced". IGN . Retrieved 12 December 2025.
  7. ↑ LeBlanc, Wesley (11 December 2025). "Tomb Raider: Legacy Of Atlantis Is A Remake Of The First Game In The Series". Game Informer . Retrieved 12 December 2025.
  8. ↑ Bošnjak, Dominik (12 December 2025). "2 New Tomb Raider Games Revealed". Gamerant.
  9. ↑ Romano, Nick (11 December 2025). "Tomb Raider surprise reveals 2 games with new Lara Croft actor: Catalyst and reimagining of 1996 original". Entertainment Weekly . Retrieved 12 December 2025.
  10. ↑ Good, Owen S. (23 September 2018). "Shadow of the Tomb Raider mistakenly included an alternate ending". Polygon. Retrieved 19 December 2025.
  11. ↑ Stevens, Colin (22 September 2018). "Players Discover Shadow of the Tomb Raider 'Mistakenly Included' Alternate Ending". IGN. Retrieved 19 December 2025.
  12. ↑ Andy Chalk (21 September 2018). "Shadow of the Tomb Raider launched with a different ending that was patched out on day one". PC Gamer. Retrieved 19 December 2025.
  13. ↑ Shutler, Ali (15 December 2025). "New Lara Croft actor revealed for 2026 'Tomb Raider' remake". NME. Retrieved 19 December 2025.
  14. ↑ Marnell, Blair (15 December 2025). "Tomb Raider Actor Shares Her Heartfelt Farewell To Lara Croft". GameSpot . Retrieved 21 December 2025.
  15. ↑ "The difficulty of Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis will be adjusted - IG News". Instant Gaming News. 16 December 2025. Retrieved 18 December 2025.
  16. ↑ "Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis - Devs answer everything you need to know | indy100". www.indy100.com. Retrieved 18 December 2025.
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