Friday, December 12th 2025
Two Thrilling Tomb Raider Adventures Unveiled at The Game Awards
At The Game Awards earlier this evening, two new entries in the Tomb Raider franchise were announced. Audiences were introduced to the long-awaited next chapter of Lara Croft's story, Tomb Raider: Catalyst, as well as the surprise announcement of Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis, a fully reimagined version of Lara Croft's iconic debut adventure. Watch the trailers now!
Tomb Raider: Catalyst, developed by Crystal Dynamics, marks a bold new direction for the series as Lara Croft embarks on a new adventure across Northern India. Tomb Raider: Catalyst is set in the wake of a mythical cataclysm that has unleashed ancient secrets and awakened the mysterious forces that guard them. When the most notorious treasure hunters from around the world descend on the region, Lara races to uncover the truth buried beneath the fractured landscape and stop those who would use its power for their own gain. As the ancient world collides with the present, Lara must decide who to trust among rivals and allies to prevent a catastrophe and protect a secret that could reshape the future.
Powered by Unreal Engine 5, Tomb Raider: Catalyst delivers the largest Tomb Raider world yet where Lara will traverse a landscape full of secrets, delve into lost tombs packed with intricate puzzles, and solve ancient mysteries using her unmatched brilliance and richly customized adventure tech. Perfect for longtime fans and newcomers alike, players will experience an exhilarating story of trust and betrayal that tests Lara Croft in new ways. Tomb Raider: Catalyst is set to launch in 2027 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S and Steam.
Tomb Raider Legacy of Atlantis Key Art
In addition to the next chapter of Lara's story, some legends are destined to be retold. Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis captures the wonder and excitement of Lara's debut adventure, re-envisioned with modern gameplay, visuals, and storytelling. Developed in partnership between Crystal Dynamics and Flying Wild Hog, the game features stunning visuals powered by Unreal Engine 5, modern game design, and new surprises that honor the spirit and atmosphere of the original game. As Lara Croft, players will harness their wits and athleticism to explore exotic locations lost to time, traverse treacherous landscapes, solve deadly contraptions, and face lethal predators in their quest for the scattered pieces of the Scion—an artifact of immeasurable power. The game arrives in 2026 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and Steam.
Both Tomb Raider: Catalyst and Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis games will feature acclaimed voice actress Alix Wilton Regan as Lara Croft. Known for her performances in Dragon Age: Inquisition, Cyberpunk 2077 and Mass Effect 3, Wilton Regan's dynamic portrayal of Lara energizes gaming's most iconic heroine with fresh spirit and depth, marking a new era in the Tomb Raider franchise.
We are incredibly excited to share more information with you about these upcoming titles as we celebrate thirty years of Tomb Raider - stay tuned to our socials and tombraider.com for even more in the coming months!
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Tomb Raider: Catalyst, developed by Crystal Dynamics, marks a bold new direction for the series as Lara Croft embarks on a new adventure across Northern India. Tomb Raider: Catalyst is set in the wake of a mythical cataclysm that has unleashed ancient secrets and awakened the mysterious forces that guard them. When the most notorious treasure hunters from around the world descend on the region, Lara races to uncover the truth buried beneath the fractured landscape and stop those who would use its power for their own gain. As the ancient world collides with the present, Lara must decide who to trust among rivals and allies to prevent a catastrophe and protect a secret that could reshape the future.
Tomb Raider Legacy of Atlantis Key Art
In addition to the next chapter of Lara's story, some legends are destined to be retold. Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis captures the wonder and excitement of Lara's debut adventure, re-envisioned with modern gameplay, visuals, and storytelling. Developed in partnership between Crystal Dynamics and Flying Wild Hog, the game features stunning visuals powered by Unreal Engine 5, modern game design, and new surprises that honor the spirit and atmosphere of the original game. As Lara Croft, players will harness their wits and athleticism to explore exotic locations lost to time, traverse treacherous landscapes, solve deadly contraptions, and face lethal predators in their quest for the scattered pieces of the Scion—an artifact of immeasurable power. The game arrives in 2026 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and Steam.
Both Tomb Raider: Catalyst and Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis games will feature acclaimed voice actress Alix Wilton Regan as Lara Croft. Known for her performances in Dragon Age: Inquisition, Cyberpunk 2077 and Mass Effect 3, Wilton Regan's dynamic portrayal of Lara energizes gaming's most iconic heroine with fresh spirit and depth, marking a new era in the Tomb Raider franchise.
We are incredibly excited to share more information with you about these upcoming titles as we celebrate thirty years of Tomb Raider - stay tuned to our socials and tombraider.com for even more in the coming months!
11 Comments on Two Thrilling Tomb Raider Adventures Unveiled at The Game Awards
Good to see the franchise continue to receive love, but it’s sad to see developers ditch their own (much better) engines for the dog turd that is UE5.
That, and it gives money to Tim Sweeney and ChongDance by means of royalties.
And that shot at her a** in the beginning - literally the reason why almost everyone bought the original in 1996. :P
Anyway, we are in the remakeception territory now. TR1 had numerous re-releases, a remaster, a remake in Anniversary and now ANOTHER remake. Christ, we are hitting levels of creative bankruptcy that are staggering.
Though guess this shouldn't be surprise with same MBAs having taken over gaming.
I was a bit worried about Tomb Raider after the shit they put on Netflix, but this... this is good.
I only wish that the first DeusEx, Descent FreeSpace or Wing Commander games receive the same attention.
As for Unreal Engine 5, let's see what Crystal Dynamics and Wild Flying Hog do with it. We may be pleasantly surprised.
store.steampowered.com/app/3558670/Tomb_Raider_Legacy_of_Atlantis/
The trailer looks gorgeous!