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Amazon pushes back Tomb Raider: Catalyst’s release day to 2028
Amazon has moved Tomb Raider: Catalyst’s planned release to 2028, extending another delay for the franchise after Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis was also postponed. The change matters because the two games were originally announced for consecutive releases in 2026 and 2027, while Amazon is seeking to establish Tomb Raider as part of Amazon Luna’s original-content line-up.
Amazon gaming head Jeffrey Gattis disclosed the new 2028 window in an interview about Luna, saying Legacy of Atlantis will arrive on 12 February 2027 before the next title follows. Catalyst had previously only been given a 2027 release year, so the exact scale of the delay is unclear; Amazon has not confirmed whether Luna strategy contributed. Some fans have responded positively, preferring more development time to a rushed release.
In short
- Tomb Raider: Catalyst is now due in 2028.
- Legacy of Atlantis launches on 12 February 2027.
- Amazon has not explained the reason for Catalyst’s delay.
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The case for
More development time enables a higher-quality, more polished product that serves players and the franchise better than premature release. The gaming industry's track record shows that rushed launches frequently damage franchises and player satisfaction, whilst players themselves consistently express preference for delays that lead to finished games. Adequate development time reflects respect for both the creative process and the audience's expectations.
The case against
Consecutive delays after Legacy of Atlantis was already postponed damage publisher credibility and frustrate loyal players who have patiently awaited the franchise. Repeated timeline extensions suggest poor project management rather than justified development needs, and extended cycles risk scope creep, cost escalation, and loss of market opportunity to competitors. Publishers should ensure realistic planning upfront rather than repeatedly asking audiences to wait longer.
Explained simply
Tomb Raider: Catalyst is an upcoming video game in the Tomb Raider action-adventure franchise, which Amazon is developing for its cloud gaming service, Luna. Amazon had originally planned to release two new Tomb Raider games in consecutive years as part of a broader effort to build exclusive titles for Luna and attract gaming subscribers.
The company has now extended its timeline for these releases, with the first game, Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis, scheduled for February 2027 and Catalyst now expected in 2028. Amazon has not publicly stated whether the delays stem from development requirements, strategic shifts for Luna, or other factors.
Amazon's gaming division is attempting to establish Luna as a competitor to other gaming platforms through exclusive original content. The Tomb Raider franchise is one of gaming's most recognisable series, and Amazon's investment in these titles reflects the company's broader ambitions in the gaming market.