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Crystal Dynamics to Tone Down Difficulty in Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis

Developers say the reimagining will soften the original’s harsh edges to suit modern players without discarding the series’ signature puzzle and traversal challenge.

Overview

  • Developer Will Kerslake said the team is adjusting the game for modern player tastes, signaling fewer insta-kill traps and a less punishing experience.
  • The studio emphasized that Tomb Raider’s core DNA remains intact, with puzzle-solving, traversal challenges and classic set-pieces like rolling boulders.
  • Legacy of Atlantis is slated for 2026 as a reimagining of the 1996 original, with Crystal Dynamics collaborating with Flying Wild Hog.
  • Alix Wilton Regan will voice Lara Croft across the new games as Camilla Luddington departs the role after the 2013 trilogy.
  • Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis is planned for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S and PC, with a follow-up, Tomb Raider: Catalyst, scheduled for 2027.