Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis preview at Summer Game Fest

A new chapter for one of gaming's most iconic characters has been unveiled. "Tomb Raider Legacy of Atlantis," a full reimagining of Lara Croft's 1996 debut adventure, was showcased through extensive hands-on previews at Summer Game Fest 2026. The game is scheduled for release on February 12, 2027, for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch 2.

Developed by Crystal Dynamics alongside Flying Wild Hog and published by Amazon Game Studios, the project aims to bridge the classic Tomb Raider experience with modern design. The previews focused on the game's opening section, "The Lost Valley" in Peru, where Lara is hired by the enigmatic Jacqueline Natla to recover the first fragment of an ancient Atlantean artifact known as the Scion.

The gameplay demo highlighted a deliberate pacing that alternates between exploration and action. Players guide Lara through lush, vertically designed jungle environments, solving environmental puzzles. A central task involved locating cog wheels to repair a mechanism and redirect a waterfall, utilizing new tools like a grappling hook for traversal and manipulating objects. Exploration is encouraged, with collectibles such as historical...