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Amazon and Crystal Dynamics Unveil Two Tomb Raider Games for 2026 and 2027

A unified Lara performance with parallel UE5 development signals Amazon's cross‑media push with Crystal Dynamics.

Overview

  • Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis arrives in 2026 as a ground‑up reimagining of the 1996 debut for PS5, Xbox Series X|S and Steam, published by Amazon Game Studios.
  • Co-developed by Crystal Dynamics and Flying Wild Hog, Legacy of Atlantis expands the original’s story, rebuilds iconic moments like the T‑rex encounter and targets the franchise’s 30th anniversary.
  • Tomb Raider: Catalyst launches in 2027 as a new adventure set across Northern India after a mythical cataclysm, featuring rival treasure hunters and a larger exploration-focused world in Unreal Engine 5.
  • Actress Alix Wilton Regan provides voice and performance capture for Lara Croft in both titles to maintain a consistent portrayal across the relaunch.
  • Crystal DynamicsScot Amos says two parallel teams within Fellowship share technology and leadership to hit the staggered releases, as Amazon advances broader Tomb Raider plans including a Prime Video series starring Sophie Turner.