Lara Croft returns in Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis, a reimagining of the original PS1 classic. Built on modern technology and leveraging their mastery of melding action-packed encounters and engaging puzzle-solving, Crystal Dynamics teams up with Flying Wild Hog (Evil West, Shadow Warrior Series) to deliver a fun Tomb Raider experience.
Here’s all you need to know about the game’s release date, pre-order bonuses, and more!
A Survivor’s Legend – Release Date Trailer
Shown at the June 2026 State of Play, Legacy of Atlantis has Lara Croft revisit one of her earliest adventures. Crystal Dynamics provided the following statement regarding this new Tomb Raider adventure.
Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis, players will step into the boots of Lara Croft as she embarks on a treacherous globe-trotting quest to discover the lost secrets of Atlantis, with jaw-dropping visuals, modernized gameplay, and new surprises that honor the spirit of the original game. Immersive environments, familiar puzzles redefined with new mechanics, and unforgettable moments – like the legendary battle against the T-Rex – are transformed as epic gameplay encounters on a cinematic scale. This is the legendary adventure fans remember, reimagined in ways that weren’t possible before, and with new surprises.
Raiding on the Go – Nintendo Switch 2 Version Revealed
For Nintendo fans who enjoyed the recent remasters of the original games, or revisited Tomb Raider 2016 on Switch 2, you can also look forward to Legacy of Atlantis coming to the platform at launch! Releasing alongside the PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X/S versions, Crystal Dynamics promises that “…players can expect the same cinematic scale and fluid gameplay, fully optimized for the Nintendo Switch 2 hardware…”.This is amazing to hear, further cementing Nintendo’s latest handheld as a graphical powerhouse running modern releases.
Exciting Features of Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis
- Reveal the Mysteries of the Past: The classic story has been expanded with deeper connections that bridge Lara Croft’s defining adventure to her future.
- Discover Extraordinary and Dangerous Worlds Lost to Time: Explore treacherous landscapes filled with ancient artifacts and hidden secrets, from the jungles of Peru to the crumbling ruins of Greece, the deserts of Egypt, and a mysterious island shrouded in myth.
- Skillfully Traverse Deadly Environments: Use Lara’s strength, agility, and grappling hook to climb, leap, and swing across perilous terrain.
- Solve Ingenious Ancient Contraptions: Manipulate hidden mechanisms and the environment to unseal secrets locked away for centuries. Every solution combines knowledge you’ve uncovered and clever thinking.
- Face Lethal Predators: Armed with Lara’s signature dual pistols and other unlockable weapons, use acrobatic abilities to unleash devastating attacks against savage wildlife, mercenaries, and mythological creatures.
Important Pre-Order Info
If all of this sounds exciting, pre-orders are now live for all platforms. The Standard Edition includes the full game and a costume based on Tomb Raider 2016. Meanwhile, the Deluxe & Collector’s Editions feature everything in the Standard Edition of the game, alongside other goodies.
- Deluxe Edition ($69.99 USD): 48-Hour Early Launch Access (pre-order bonus), Parisian Fugitive Outfit, and a Post-Launch DLC Story Pack
- Collector’s Edition ($199.99 USD): Premium Steel Case, a Lara Croft vs. The T-Rex Statue, a Mini Art Book, Croft Signet Pin, and Atlantean Talisman Keychain
