Two new Tomb Raider games confirmed for PS5 – first looks

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PlayStation has confirmed a double return for Lara Croft on PS5, developed in collaboration with Amazon Game Studios and Crystal Dynamics. The roadmap includes Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis in 2026 and Tomb Raider: Catalyst in 2027. Across both projects, Alix Wilton Regan will voice Lara. The announcement frames one game as a full reimagining of the 1996 debut, and the other as a brand‑new, large‑scope expedition.

Official announcement video:

Tomb Raider: Catalyst – new saga set for 2027

The 2027 entry sends Lara to a reshaped Northern India after a mythical cataclysm unleashes ancient forces and rival treasure hunters. The story centers on choosing allies, outmaneuvering adversaries and guarding a secret with the potential to alter the future.

• Scale and structure: positioned as the series’ largest adventure with a vertically layered platforming world.
• Exploration: seamless wilderness threaded with hidden spaces – dense jungles, towering mountains and deep ruins.
• Traversal and tools: use of customizable adventure tech to climb, delve and problem‑solve.
• Play style: a blend of athletic traversal and puzzle‑driven discovery.

Trailer link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1lJBNZ1Dk6k

Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis – reimagining arrives in 2026

Launching in 2026 to mark the franchise’s 30‑year milestone, Legacy of Atlantis revisits the original 1996 storyline with modern design and visuals. Co‑developed by Crystal Dynamics and Flying Wild Hog, it follows Lara as she pursues the scattered fragments of the Scion, an artifact of immense power.

• Locations: Peru’s jungles, ancient Greece, Egypt’s deserts and a myth‑shrouded Mediterranean island.
• Core loop: traversal through lost tombs, intricate puzzles, environmental contraptions and hidden secrets across expansive hubs.
• Design goal: deliver a “true reimagining” that preserves the spirit of the 1996 classic while updating systems and presentation.

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Alix Wilton Regan will portray Lara Croft in both releases – a consistent performance intended to anchor the hero’s characterization across the 2026 and 2027 games.

Release overview – what’s coming and when

The table below condenses the key facts revealed so far. It focuses on release windows, teams and each game’s central hook.

Why it matters – what players can expect

Two distinct pillars are on the way: a modernized return to the series’ origins and an expansive new chapter emphasizing vertical exploration. With a unified voice for Lara and clear release windows, PS5 players can map out the next 2‑year cadence of the franchise and prepare for a mix of classic puzzle‑traversal and large‑scale discovery.