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Tomb Raider: Legacy Of Atlantis

Platform(s): Nintendo Switch 2, PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X
Genre: Action/Adventure
Publisher: Amazon Game Studios
Developer: Flying Wild Hog (EU), Crystal Dynamics (US)
Release Date: Feb. 12, 2027

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'Tomb Raider: Legacy Of Atlantis' Shows Off The Ancient Tombs Of Egypt - Trailer

by Rainier on Sept. 21, 2026 @ 5:29 p.m. PDT

Tomb Raider: Legacy Of Atlantis is a reimagining of Lara Croft’s 1996 genre-defining game with visuals powered by Unreal Engine 5, modern gameplay, and new surprises that honor the spirit of the original.

Experience the pinnacle of adventure with Tomb Raider: Legacy Of Atlantis.

As Lara Croft, harness your wits and athleticism to explore exotic locations lost to time—from the jungles of Peru to the ancient ruins of Greece, the deserts of Egypt, and a mysterious Mediterranean island shrouded in myth. Traverse treacherous landscapes, solve deadly contraptions, and face lethal predators as you hunt for the scattered pieces of the Scion, an artifact of immeasurable power.

Developed in partnership between Crystal Dynamics and Flying Wild Hog,Tomb Raider: Legacy Of Atlantis sets a new standard for re-envisioning a classic by masterfully balancing innovation with gaming heritage, capturing the wonder and excitement that defined a genre while igniting a new sense of discovery through expanded storytelling. 

Whether you're a veteran raider or new to Lara's world, Tomb Raider: Legacy Of Atlantis delivers jaw-dropping visuals powered by Unreal Engine 5, modern game design, and new surprises, while honoring the spirit and atmosphere of Lara Croft's debut adventure.

Amazon Game Studios and Crystal Dynamics have just released the newest mini-documentary episode on the making of Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis, a reimagining of Lara Croft’s defining 1996 debut adventure.

For Lara Croft, Egypt is where the adventure goes deeper than she ever imagined. In Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis, it is the most demanding of the game’s ancient worlds, a place of monuments, mystery, and secrets that have waited thousands of years to be uncovered.

A Deeper Step Into the Unknown

“Egypt represents a deeper step into the unknown for Lara,” says John Stafford, Narrative Director at Crystal Dynamics. “It’s a place defined by monumentality, mystery, and an extraordinary relationship with the ancient past, where secrets have endured for thousands of years. We wanted to build on that feeling: the sense that beneath the history we recognize lies something older, stranger, and far more significant than what Lara first imagined.”

It is also where the story’s larger mystery begins to open up. “By the time Lara reaches Egypt, she knows there is a larger story to uncover, but Egypt begins to reveal just how deep that story goes,” Stafford says. “The connections she discovers here challenge assumptions about the ancient world. We wanted each discovery to feel like another piece of a much larger puzzle, while raising new questions that propel Lara toward what comes next.”

The Most Challenging World Yet

“In keeping with the original, Egypt is the most intellectually challenging of the Atlantis levels,” says Jason Epps, Design Director at Crystal Dynamics. “The puzzles are more complex and involved. Unlike the original game, we have recreated new puzzles centered around the Egyptian pantheon, to remove a lot of repetition.”

The shape of the world changes, too. “Peru and Greece are more about sweeping vistas and hidden oases,” Epps says. “Egypt is more about moving through a ruined complex. The path forward is more circuitous and frequently moves through tight tunnels that open into grand spaces.” One reimagined highlight is the temple to Anubis. “Anubis is the god that weighs the heart of the dead against a feather on a set of scales,” Epps says. “We’ve created a fun traversal puzzle section using Anubis’ scales that Lara must raise and lower to advance.”

For Game Director Raul Siqueira, the scale speaks for itself. “Egypt is just impressive from the size and scale of that level,” he says. “Egypt has been done before, so we’re not charting new territory. But the way we do Egypt is what makes it unique. You have everything you expect, filled with mythology just like Greece, and the puzzles are all themed around the deities and important characters of it.”

An Archaeological Journey

For the team at Flying Wild Hog, no location carries more weight. “It’s the most iconic location for Tomb Raider,” says Mateusz Dzięcioł, Level Designer at Flying Wild Hog. “It’s so profound in the history of the ancient world that Lara loved so much.”

His goal was to make the region feel like a genuine dig. “In Egypt I was trying to create the feeling of a real archaeological journey,” Dzięcioł says. “You need to crawl into the sunken tombs of the desert. You find the leftovers of robbers, so you know you’re not the first one there. Maybe it’s disappointing, but not for Lara Croft. She goes further. She finds the dead end that others thought was the end, but Lara knows it’s not, and she solves the puzzle with you to reveal the real entrance to the city of Kamun.”

That sense of descent drives the whole level. “It really starts to grow when you follow the puzzles,” Dzięcioł says. “With every step the puzzles are more tense, harder. Then you go into the total darkness of the tombs, and the tombs become deadly trials.” The traps are part of the spectacle. “They are part of the architecture. They want you to see those traps and admire them just before you try to defeat them.” The peak, he says, is the Osiris trial: “There is a story, there is a trap, there is a puzzle, and everything combined into one cohesive piece.”

From the vastness of the desert to the darkness beneath the city of Kamun, Egypt is Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis at its grandest and most challenging. As Dzięcioł puts it, the goal was to let players feel that pure joy of being somewhere ancient, alone, and alive with discovery.

Key Features:

  • Reveal the Mysteries of the Past: The classic story has been expanded with deeper connections that bridge Lara Croft’s defining adventure to her future.
  • Discover Extraordinary and Dangerous Worlds Lost to Time: Explore treacherous landscapes filled with ancient artifacts and hidden secrets, from the jungles of Peru to the crumbling ruins of Greece, the deserts of Egypt, and a mysterious island shrouded in myth.
  • Skillfully Traverse Deadly Environments: Use Lara's strength, agility, and grappling hook to climb, leap, and swing across perilous terrain.
  • Solve Ingenious Ancient Contraptions: Manipulate hidden mechanisms and the environment to unseal secrets locked away for centuries. Every solution combines knowledge you've uncovered and clever thinking.
  • Face Lethal Predators: Armed with Lara's signature dual pistols and other unlockable weapons, use acrobatic abilities to unleash devastating attacks against savage wildlife, mercenaries, and mythological creatures.

Pre-Order Editions

Pre-orders are available now on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam. Players can choose from three editions:

Standard Edition ($59.99 USD)

  • Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis (full game digital download)
  • Survivor Outfit (pre-order bonus)

Deluxe Edition ($69.99 USD)

  • Everything in the Standard Edition, plus:
  • 48-Hour Early Launch Access (pre-order bonus)
  • Parisian Fugitive Outfit
  • Post-Launch DLC Story Pack

Collector's Edition ($199.99 USD)

  • Everything in the Deluxe Edition, plus:
  • Premium Steel Case
  • Lara Croft vs. The T-Rex Statue
  • Mini Art Book
  • Croft Signet Pin
  • Atlantean Talisman Keychain

Tomb Raider: Legacy Of Atlantis is coming to Nintendo Switch 2, PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC (Steam) on February 12, 2027.


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