Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis

Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis

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. The game is the second remake of Tomb Raider (1996), featuring exploration, puzzle-solving, and expanded storytelling. The narrative follows adventurer Lara Croft (portrayed by Alix Wilton Regan) as she hunts for a powerful artefact from the lost civilisation of Atlantis. The project was first publicly referenced in 2022 and revealed during the Game Awards 2025, alongside Tomb Raider: Catalyst (2027). It is expected to be released worldwide in 2026 for PlayStation 5, Windows, and Xbox Series X/S.

Premise

Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis

Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis is a remake of Tomb Raider (1996). It is the second remake of the game, following Tomb Raider: Anniversary (2007). The game is set to feature a blend of exploration, puzzle-solving, and expanded storytelling. The narrative follows adventurer Lara Croft as she hunts for the scattered pieces of the Scion, an artefact of immeasurable power belonging to the lost civilisation of Atlantis.

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. Crystal Dynamics announced it was developing a new Tomb Raider title in 2022, using Unreal Engine 5 following its partnership with Amazon Game Studios.

Announcement

During the Game Awards 2025 in Los Angeles, Crystal Dynamics and Amazon Game Studios revealed Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis alongside a new game in the series, Tomb Raider: Catalyst. Legacy of Atlantis is a remake of the first game in the series, with Alix Wilton Regan assuming the role of Lara Croft, taking over from Camilla Luddington who voiced the character in the previous three games. The game is expected to be released worldwide in 2026 for PlayStation 5, Windows, and Xbox Series X/S.

When 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." 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".