Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis Gets February 2027 Release

Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis has a firm date. Crystal Dynamics and Amazon Game Studios will release the ground-up remake of the 1996 original on February 12, 2027 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Steam and Nintendo Switch 2, with three editions priced from $59.99 to $199.99. Pre-orders opened on June 2 after a fresh trailer at Sony’s State of Play.

The date arrived in two stages. A leaked Amazon storefront flagged it days before the official reveal, and the wrinkle in that leak tells you something about how the game is being sold.

How a Leaked Amazon Listing Tipped the Date

Before the State of Play stream went live, an Amazon Canada product listing for the Steam version surfaced with a February 10, 2027 release date and a full description: a reimagining of the first Tomb Raider, with Lara Croft chasing the scattered Scion across Peru, Greece, Egypt and a hidden Mediterranean island.

The date held up, with a catch. February 10 is the 48-hour early-access window reserved for Deluxe and Collector’s buyers. Standard players get the game two days later, on the global launch date, and even later in some regions: the official rollout lists February 13 for Japan, Asia, Australia and New Zealand. The listing wasn’t a slip so much as an early peek at the pre-order structure, and Crystal Dynamics confirmed the rest hours afterward.

The same listing locked in the technical pitch the studio has pushed since the reveal: Unreal Engine 5 visuals, redesigned environments and modern controls layered over the 1996 layout. None of that was new to people who watched the December trailer. The date was the missing piece, and Amazon handed it over a few days early.

Three Editions, From $60 to $200

Pricing follows the familiar tiered template, with a big jump at the top. The standard game sits at the usual full-price tier, the Deluxe adds early access and cosmetics, and the Collector’s box is built for shelf display rather than savings. Crystal Dynamics published the full breakdown on the official Legacy of Atlantis pre-order page.

The Survivor Outfit is the only bonus tied to the pre-order itself, so anyone buying day one still gets it at the standard tier. One scheduling note for handheld owners: Switch 2 pre-orders are not live yet and will open at a later date, which means the $59.99 entry point is the cheapest confirmed way in for now.

Crystal Dynamics Returns to 1996, Again

Legacy of Atlantis takes Lara back to the cave in Peru where the whole series started. The story beats are the ones longtime fans know: the Scion artifact, the lost city, the T-Rex that ambushed a generation of players in the Lost Valley. What’s changed is everything around them.

From Anniversary to Atlantis

This is the second full remake of the 1996 original, not the first. Crystal Dynamics already rebuilt Lara’s debut once, as Tomb Raider: Anniversary in 2007, on the engine that powered the Legend reboot. That version reframed the adventure with grapple mechanics and quick-time set pieces for a mid-2000s audience. Legacy of Atlantis is a separate attempt, built two console generations later, and it leans on scale rather than reinvention of the plot.

Rebuilt in Unreal Engine 5

Crystal Dynamics is co-developing with Flying Wild Hog, the Polish studio behind Shadow Warrior and Evil West, and the two have rebuilt the levels as larger, semi-connected spaces instead of the boxy corridors of the PlayStation era. The promotional material promises expanded exploration, combat and puzzle design across the original’s run of locations:

• Peru’s Lost Valley and its mountain caves
• The ruined Greek cisterns and the Colosseum
• Egypt’s sand-buried temples
• A hidden Mediterranean island tied to Atlantis

The pitch is preservation with a fresh coat: keep the route through Lara’s first adventure, modernize how it plays and looks. Whether a 30-year-old structure holds up under that much new geometry is the open question the demos haven’t fully answered.

A February Habit and a 100-Million Milestone

Look at when Tomb Raider ships these days and a pattern jumps out. The brand has turned February into its home slot, anchored by Aspyr’s remaster line and now extended by the remake.

1. February 14, 2024: Tomb Raider I-III Remastered bundles the first three Core Design games.
2. February 14, 2025: Aspyr’s Tomb Raider IV-VI Remastered collection arrives, and the franchise crosses 100 million units sold lifetime.
3. March 12, 2026: The I-III collection ports to Switch 2, iOS and Android.
4. February 2027: Legacy of Atlantis breaks the Valentine’s habit by two days, landing midweek.

That cadence matters for a reader trying to read the strategy. Three straight years of Tomb Raider in February, each one routing players back through the classic games, builds a kind of evergreen on-ramp. The remasters keep the catalog selling; the remake gives that audience a reason to pay full price again. The 100 million figure, reached during the IV-VI launch window, is the number publisher and developer keep pointing to when they argue the demand is real.

A New Voice and a Second Game Called Catalyst

The remake is half of a two-game reveal. Crystal Dynamics announced Legacy of Atlantis at The Game Awards in December 2025 alongside Tomb Raider: Catalyst, a new mainline entry, and tied both to a recast lead. Alix Wilton Regan now voices Lara Croft, taking over from Camilla Luddington, who played the character across the three reboot games from 2013 to 2018.

Regan is a heavy hitter in game voice work, with credits including Alt Cunningham in Cyberpunk 2077, the Inquisitor in Dragon Age: Inquisition and roles in Assassin’s Creed Origins and Lies of P. The studio has framed Catalyst and Legacy of Atlantis as connected pieces of a refreshed timeline, with the remake serving the back catalog while Catalyst pushes the story forward.

Michael Lovan, Amazon Game Studios’ global head of content and community, made the PlayStation launch official in the State of Play post detailing the PS5 version. Amazon Game Studios publishes both titles, which puts the entire near-term future of Tomb Raider under one roof.

Why Amazon’s Bet Carries Risk

That roof is the part worth watching. Amazon Game Studios has an uneven publishing record, with the MMO New World launching to a bumpy reception and several internal projects scrapped before release. Now it is the steward of a 100-million-selling franchise and holds two Tomb Raider games at once, with a remake out first and a mainline sequel behind it.

The remake itself carries a familiar tension. Crystal Dynamics is asking players to buy a third trip through Lara’s debut, after the 1996 original and the 2007 Anniversary rebuild, at $59.99 and up. A bigger world and prettier lighting may not be enough for fans who already know every switch and spike pit. Regan’s Lara also lands cold for an audience that spent a decade with Luddington’s version.

The upside is just as plain. A clean Unreal Engine 5 remake of the most recognizable game in the series, sold into an audience the remasters have kept warm, is a low-concept pitch that markets itself. Pre-orders are open now on PlayStation, Xbox and Steam; the Switch 2 versions get their date later. The standard edition ships February 12, 2027.

Frequently Asked Questions

When does Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis release?

The global launch is February 12, 2027, with February 13 in Japan, Asia, Australia and New Zealand. Deluxe and Collector’s buyers get a 48-hour head start from February 10.

What platforms is it on?

PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Steam and Nintendo Switch 2. Switch 2 pre-orders open at a later date than the other versions.

How much does each edition cost?

The Standard Edition is $59.99, the Deluxe Edition is $69.99, and the Collector’s Edition is $199.99.

Is it a remake of the original Tomb Raider?

Yes. It is a ground-up remake of Tomb Raider (1996), rebuilt in Unreal Engine 5. It is the second remake of that game, following Tomb Raider: Anniversary in 2007.

Who voices Lara Croft now?

Alix Wilton Regan voices Lara Croft, taking over from Camilla Luddington, who played the character in the reboot trilogy from 2013 to 2018.

What is the pre-order bonus?

Every edition includes the Survivor Outfit, a costume inspired by the 2013 reboot, as a pre-order bonus.