The Game Awards 2025 delivered a surprise one-two punch for Tomb Raider fans as Amazon Game Studios and Crystal Dynamics unveiled not one, but two new Lara Croft adventures. The long-awaited major entry Tomb Raider: Catalyst finally stepped into the spotlight, while Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis, a full reimagining of Lara’s 1996 debut, stunned longtime fans with a modern revival of the original formula.
Both games are coming to PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam, with Legacy of Atlantis launching in 2026 and Catalyst arriving in 2027.
Tomb Raider: Catalyst — A Mythic Disaster in Northern India
First teased years ago, Tomb Raider: Catalyst marks the next evolution of Lara Croft’s modern adventures. Set in the aftermath of a mythical cataclysm that rips open long-buried secrets in Northern India, Catalyst follows Lara as she races against rival treasure hunters drawn by ancient power.
Fueled by Unreal Engine 5, the game promises the largest Tomb Raider world ever built, full of hidden temples, treacherous ruins, and intricate puzzle tombs. The story focuses heavily on trust, betrayal, and Lara’s role as a modern woman navigating a collision between old magic and a new world—testing her survival instincts and intellect more than ever.
Catalyst launches in 2027.
Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis — A Modern Reimagining of Lara’s First Adventure
In a surprise announcement, Crystal Dynamics and Flying Wild Hog revealed Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis, a complete reimagining of the game that started it all. Powered by Unreal Engine 5, this refreshed take revives the core spirit of the 1996 classic, perilous ruins, lethal predators, and mysterious artifacts, while updating the gameplay, visuals, and structure for a modern audience.
Players will once again search for the pieces of the Scion, an artifact of immense power, in a world filled with expanded storytelling, new surprises, and richly detailed environments. The team emphasizes that Legacy of Atlantis isn’t just nostalgia—it’s a bold reinvention of an iconic origin story.
This reimagining launches in 2026.
A New Lara Croft, One Voice
Both new titles feature Alix Wilton Regan as the voice and performance actor for Lara Croft. Known for roles in Dragon Age: Inquisition, Cyberpunk 2077, and Mass Effect 3, Regan embodies a new era of Lara—with Crystal Dynamics highlighting her emotional range and grounded intensity.
A Major Partnership Pushes the Franchise Forward
Executives from Amazon, Crystal Dynamics, and Flying Wild Hog highlighted how their collaboration is fueling a new era for the franchise.
According to Christoph Hartmann of Amazon Game Studios, the pair of titles represents their “commitment to bold creative visions” and delivering story-rich adventures. Meanwhile, Crystal Dynamics emphasizes that Amazon’s support gives them the resources and freedom to expand both the future and the past of Tomb Raider without compromise.
Flying Wild Hog echoed the sentiment, calling Legacy of Atlantis one of the studio’s “most significant creative undertakings.”
What’s Next for Tomb Raider?
Both games can be wishlisted now at the official website, with more updates promised in the coming months. With two major projects on the horizon, one reinventing Lara’s beginnings, the other charting her future, the next era of Tomb Raider is shaping up to be one of the series’ most ambitious yet.
