Tomb Raider Marks 30 Years With Anniversary Trailer

WHO:

Dark Horizons - “Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis” is being developed by Polish developer Flying Wild Hog in collaboration with Crystal Dynamics.

Dark Horizons - Flying Wild Hog’s other games include “Trek to Yomi” and “Shadow Warrior.”

Nintendo Life - Aspyr released a special trailer celebrating the Tomb Raider series’ 30th anniversary, featuring games and collections it has helped revive.

Nintendo Life - Crystal Dynamics, Flying Wild Hog and Amazon Game Studios are bringing “Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis” to Switch 2 and other platforms.

Nintendo Life - Crystal Dynamics is also developing “Tomb Raider: Catalyst.”

WHAT:

Dark Horizons - A new trailer was released for “Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis,” a reimagining of the original “Tomb Raider” game.

Dark Horizons - The game features fresh visuals, skill trees and an expanded Atlantis story intended to connect different eras of Lara Croft.

Dark Horizons - Players explore locations, traverse dangerous landscapes, solve deadly contraptions and fight lethal predators while searching for scattered pieces of the Scion, described as an artifact of immeasurable power.

Nintendo Life - The third game in Lara Croft’s “Survivor” trilogy was shadow-dropped on Switch 2.

Nintendo Life - Aspyr’s anniversary statement says: “Today marks the 30th Anniversary of the Tomb Raider series! In 1996, 30 years ago today, the original Tomb Raider game was released.”

Nintendo Life - Aspyr said the original games “have not been lost to time” and invited players to revisit their action, ancient-civilization mysteries and secret societies.

Nintendo Life - “Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition,” the trilogy collection, “Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition,” “Rise of the Tomb Raider” and Aspyr’s retro collections were reported on sale; several were 10% off.

WHERE:

Dark Horizons - “Legacy of Atlantis” features Peru’s jungles, Greek ruins, Egypt’s deserts and a mythical Mediterranean island.

Nintendo Life - “Legacy of Atlantis” is planned for Switch 2 and other platforms.

WHEN:

Dark Horizons - “Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis” is due in stores on February 12th 2027.

Nintendo Life - “Tomb Raider: Catalyst” is due out in 2028.

WHY:

Dark Horizons - “Tomb Raider: Catalyst” is described as the furthest-forward entry in the timeline, following “Tomb Raider: Underworld.”

HOW:

Dark Horizons - “Legacy of Atlantis” was created in Unreal Engine 5.

Dark Horizons - The article says potential remakes of “Tomb Raider II” and “Tomb Raider III” are rumored if “Legacy of Atlantis” performs well.

(UPDATED October 26, 2026 04:11 UTC)

A new trailer introduces “Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis,” a reimagining of Lara Croft’s original adventure, due out February 12th 2027. Developed by Flying Wild Hog with Crystal Dynamics and Amazon Game Studios, the game is planned for Switch 2 and other platforms. Built with Unreal Engine 5, it features updated visuals, skill trees and an expanded Atlantis story linking different eras of Lara’s life. Players will explore Peru’s jungles, Greek ruins, Egyptian deserts and a mythical Mediterranean island, hunting pieces of the powerful Scion while facing traps and predators. Separately, the third game in Lara’s Survivor trilogy has quietly launched on Switch 2. Crystal Dynamics is also making “Tomb Raider: Catalyst,” the furthest-forward entry in the timeline, following “Underworld”; it is due in 2028. Aspyr marked the series’ 30th anniversary with a trailer and discounts on several games and collections.