Two new games—one bold new adventure and one faithful remake—set the stage for Lara Croft’s return as the franchise heads toward its milestone 30th year.
Lara Croft Is Back—Twice
At The Game Awards 2025, fans of Tomb Raider received a double dose of excitement with the announcement of two new titles. The franchise will continue with a brand-new adventure and a high-definition remake of the original classic—just in time for its 30th anniversary in 2026.
- Tomb Raider: Catalyst will arrive in 2027.
- Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis launches in 2026, modernizing the original 1996 release.
Tomb Raider: Catalyst – A Race Through Ancient India
Catalyst, the twelfth game in the mainline series, takes Lara to Northern India, where ancient secrets and rival treasure hunters await. It marks a return to high-stakes, globe-trotting archaeology, with modern enhancements to gameplay and movement.
- The story centers on a race to uncover a hidden ancient world.
- One trailer scene shows Lara ambushing a rival’s crew and escaping collapsing ruins.
Key Features:
- A new grappling wrist strap enhances traversal.
- The iconic dual pistols return, a nod to Lara’s classic loadout.
- New rival characters and updated stealth mechanics are teased.
Set for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S, Catalyst promises to blend cinematic action with the series’ classic exploration roots.
Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis – A Remake of the Original Adventure
Fans nostalgic for the 1996 original will be pleased to know that Legacy of Atlantis is a full remake of Lara’s first journey. Staying true to the original storyline, the game sends players to Peru, Greece, Egypt, and a mysterious Mediterranean island in search of the Scion artifact.
- Lara must collect the pieces of the Scion, a relic of immense power.
- Each location brings classic puzzle-solving, trap-dodging, and combat challenges.
Modern Enhancements:
- HD graphics and fully retextured environments.
- Modern control schemes optimized for current-gen consoles.
- Improved animations, lighting, and traversal mechanics.
Legacy of Atlantis releases in 2026 on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S, serving both as a celebration of the franchise’s origins and an entry point for new players.
Celebrating 30 Years of Tomb Raiding
With 2026 marking the franchise’s 30th anniversary, these two releases are clearly designed to honor Lara Croft’s legacy while pushing the series forward. One title celebrates the past, and the other forges the future.
- Catalyst is expected to continue the narrative themes introduced in the Survivor Trilogy while adding new tech and deeper rivalries.
- Legacy of Atlantis offers a modernized experience of the adventure that started it all, aiming to recapture the magic with updated fidelity and fluidity.
Two new Tomb Raider games are on the horizon: Catalyst, a new adventure set in India coming in 2027, and Legacy of Atlantis, a full remake of the 1996 original releasing in 2026. Both titles celebrate Lara Croft as the franchise approaches its 30th anniversary.
