Tomb Raider Remake Rumored Delayed to 2027

A rumored delay is clouding the anticipated return of Lara Croft in the Tomb Raider franchise, with the remake of the original 1996 game now reportedly pushed from 2026 to February 2027.

Tomb Raider Legacy of Atlantis, a modern reimagining developed by Crystal Dynamics in collaboration with Flying Wild Hog and published by Amazon Game Studios, was unveiled at The Game Awards 2025 alongside a new entry, Tomb Raider Catalyst. The remake, built on Unreal Engine 5 with updated combat, exploration, and photorealistic graphics, targets PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S platforms. It retells Lara's first global adventure hunting artifacts linked to the lost city of Atlantis, blending classic puzzles and ruins with contemporary survival elements. An initial trailer set a broad 2026 release window, timed to coincide with the series' 30th anniversary in October.

The delay rumor stems from an anonymous tip shared by the X account RaidersSociety, which accurately predicted the games' announcements and prior studio developments last year. While unconfirmed by Crystal Dynamics or Amazon Game Studios, the report aligns with the studio's recent challenges, including four rounds of layoffs...