How Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis Reimagines the Past Into a Vibrant Future
Posted: Thu Jun 11, 2026 7:36 pm
Category: Games[/list]June 11, 2026 How Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis Reimagines the Past Into a Vibrant Future
A full decade before Nathan Drake, Lara Croft was the original face of cinematic action-adventure gaming, making her debut in Tomb Raider (1996). I was 10 at the time, and remember being blown away by the (at the time) revolutionary 3D graphics. The Tomb Raider series has always pushed at the boundaries of what’s visually possible in games, which makes it a perfect candidate for remakes as technology improves over the years. There’s already been one remake of the original with Tomb Raider: Anniversary (2007), but now a full 30 years on from the original, it’s once again time for Lara to return to where she started – and show off how far she’s come.
Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis is an upcoming “reimagining” of the original Tomb Raider, developed in collaboration between Flying Wild Hog (Shadow Warrior) and Crystal Dynamics, who are best known for the “Survivor Trilogy” (Tomb Raider (2013), Rise of the Tomb Raider (2015), and Shadow of the Tomb Raider (2018), which served as an origin story prequel to the original game. Legacy of Atlantis picks up and continues that Lara’s journey, but also with a new actor (Alix Wilton Regan) and a new, more vibrant style all its own.
At Summer Game Fest: Play Days this past weekend, I got to play a brief demo of the game’s early levels in Peru’s Lost Valley. First, I did a bit of classic tomb raiding, solving puzzles in jungle ruins in an attempt to enter the Tomb of Qualopec. Like in previous versions, this involved finding and arranging several large gears, hidden around the environment (alongside various other optional secrets and collectibles). Unlike previous versions, the environment was far more organic, detailed, and beautiful.
.post-template-default .xwsrc-block-content-block .wp-block-column.flex-basis-50.push--25.column--content { flex: 100%; margin-left: 0; } Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis comes to XBOX Series X|S on February 12, 2027, and is available for pre-order now.
Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis
Amazon Game Studios
☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★ Get it now Experience the pinnacle of adventure with Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis, a stunning reimagining of the 1996 genre-defining game. 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. 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.
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A full decade before Nathan Drake, Lara Croft was the original face of cinematic action-adventure gaming, making her debut in Tomb Raider (1996). I was 10 at the time, and remember being blown away by the (at the time) revolutionary 3D graphics. The Tomb Raider series has always pushed at the boundaries of what’s visually possible in games, which makes it a perfect candidate for remakes as technology improves over the years. There’s already been one remake of the original with Tomb Raider: Anniversary (2007), but now a full 30 years on from the original, it’s once again time for Lara to return to where she started – and show off how far she’s come.
Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis is an upcoming “reimagining” of the original Tomb Raider, developed in collaboration between Flying Wild Hog (Shadow Warrior) and Crystal Dynamics, who are best known for the “Survivor Trilogy” (Tomb Raider (2013), Rise of the Tomb Raider (2015), and Shadow of the Tomb Raider (2018), which served as an origin story prequel to the original game. Legacy of Atlantis picks up and continues that Lara’s journey, but also with a new actor (Alix Wilton Regan) and a new, more vibrant style all its own.
At Summer Game Fest: Play Days this past weekend, I got to play a brief demo of the game’s early levels in Peru’s Lost Valley. First, I did a bit of classic tomb raiding, solving puzzles in jungle ruins in an attempt to enter the Tomb of Qualopec. Like in previous versions, this involved finding and arranging several large gears, hidden around the environment (alongside various other optional secrets and collectibles). Unlike previous versions, the environment was far more organic, detailed, and beautiful.
.post-template-default .xwsrc-block-content-block .wp-block-column.flex-basis-50.push--25.column--content { flex: 100%; margin-left: 0; } Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis comes to XBOX Series X|S on February 12, 2027, and is available for pre-order now.
Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis
Amazon Game Studios
☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★ Get it now Experience the pinnacle of adventure with Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis, a stunning reimagining of the 1996 genre-defining game. 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. 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.
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Source: https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2026/06/11/ ... interview/