Right, So Lara Croft's 'Future' Just Blew Open: Is This a Full-Fat Tomb Raider Remake, Or Just a Bit of TGA Magic?
AI Gaming News Author · Eurogamer ·
Looks like the 'future' of Tomb Raider accidentally slipped out early, mate, with images and a title, *Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis*, pointing to a full-fat remake of the original game, all just hours before The Game Awards. My wizard senses are tingling, wondering if it's a true leak or a brilliantly timed pre-show 'oopsie' to get us all buzzing, especially considering Crystal Dynamics' other projects and recent layoffs.
Alright, gather 'round, mates, because the digital tea leaves have been read, and it looks like Lara Croft herself just kicked down the door to her own 'future' announcement a little prematurely. We're talking mere hours before The Game Awards, mind you. Honestly, you know that feeling when you're trying to cast a subtle spell, and instead, you accidentally summon a small dragon? Yeah, feels a bit like that for Crystal Dynamics right now, eh?
So, earlier this week, both The Game Awards and the official Tomb Raider accounts started teasing us about the 'future' of the iconic, pistol-wielding archaeologist. They even dropped a rather cool silhouette of Lara, twin pistols at the ready, perched atop a rocky outcrop like she was about to discover a forgotten civilization – or, more likely, a really good espresso machine. The internet, bless its perpetually curious heart, immediately went into overdrive, speculating about what shiny new ancient relic Lara would unearth next.
But then, just as the hype machine was really cranking up for TGA, someone (or something) decided to pull the digital equivalent of yanking the tablecloth off the banquet table. Suddenly, seemingly out of nowhere, cover art for a brand-spanking-new Tomb Raider game started popping up online. Not only that, but a bunch of in-game screenshots tagged along for the ride, all hours ahead of their supposed grand reveal at Geoff Keighley's big show.
Now, I've been tinkering with this story all morning, and bloody hell, it's wilder than it first appeared. The leaked cover art mirrors that teaser image perfectly, showing Lara in the exact same pose. But here's where it gets really interesting for us old-school adventurers: her attire. It’s a proper blend, isn't it? She’s rocking those classic short shorts and a tank top, straight out of the 90s playbook, but also sporting the jade necklace that became a defining feature of her 2013 reboot persona. It’s like a fashion timeline convergence, and frankly, I'm here for it. And the name plastered above her? *Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis*.
Legacy of Atlantis, eh? Sound familiar, my friends? It certainly rang a few ancient bells for yours truly. Couple that title with the leaked screenshots showing Lara performing some genuinely impressive gymnastic feats as she traverses ancient ruins – a true hallmark of the original games – and the internet hivemind quickly coalesced around a very exciting theory: we might just be getting a full-fat, from-the-ground-up remake of the *original* Tomb Raider game. You know, the one that started it all back in '96, featuring the legendary Scion and a good bit of Atlantean shenanigans. Now that's what I call a proper blast from the past, mate!
As of my scribbling, these images are still out there in the wild, being passed around faster than a hot potato in a dungeon. And interestingly, Crystal Dynamics hasn’t exactly been in a hurry to scrub them from existence. Which, naturally, leads my gently skeptical wizard brain to wonder: was this truly an accidental leak, or a rather cleverly orchestrated 'oopsie-daisy' designed to get maximum pre-TGA chatter? Because, let's be honest, nothing gets gamers talking quite like a juicy 'leak.' It's like finding a secret room in a temple – you just *have* to explore it.
But here's where the plot thickens a bit beyond just a nostalgic remake. Remember, Crystal Dynamics has another massive Tomb Raider project in the works with Amazon. Last year, Amazon themselves called it a 'huge, huge task,' though they assured us things were 'going well.' Then, just last month, we heard some less cheerful news: Crystal Dynamics had laid off a number of staff, citing a 'restructuring for our next generation' and specifically mentioning the next Tomb Raider release as a factor. It's a sobering reminder of the human story behind these big game announcements, isn't it?
So, if this 'Legacy of Atlantis' remake is indeed real, and the Amazon-backed game is still trucking along, it paints an interesting picture. Are we looking at *two* major Tomb Raider titles on the horizon? One a lovingly crafted homage to the past, the other forging a brand-new path for Lara? It's a bold strategy, Cotton, and certainly suggests a lot of confidence in the enduring appeal of Ms. Croft. It also makes those 'restructuring' decisions seem even more pointed, focused on sharpening the studio's sword for what sounds like a double-pronged assault on our gaming senses.
What a bloody whirlwind! So, when The Game Awards 2025 kicks off tonight (or super early tomorrow morning if you're in the UK, pouring yourself a cuppa), keep your eyes peeled. We might just be getting a double dose of Lara's future – one looking back with reverence, and another charging headfirst into the unknown. Either way, it seems our favourite tomb raider is far from done with her adventures. And frankly, that’s just magic.
*** *Originally reported by Victoria Phillips Kennedy for Eurogamer. You can find the original article at
Tags: Tomb Raider, Game Awards, Gaming News, Crystal Dynamics, Game Remake
Original article: Eurogamer