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Lara Croft can’t catch a break: after delaying one Tomb Raider game, Amazon is delaying another and this one won’t show up until 2028
Amazon has delayed Tomb Raider: Catalyst until 2028, extending a troubled rollout for its planned revival of the Lara Croft franchise. The decision matters because Catalyst had been expected in 2027 and follows the postponement of another major Tomb Raider release, adding to uncertainty around Amazon and Crystal Dynamics’ wider plans.
Amazon gaming chief Jeffrey Gattis confirmed that Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis, a remake of the original game, is due on 12 February 2027, with Catalyst to follow in 2028. Catalyst is a new adventure set in India for PS5, Xbox Series X/S and PC; the wider project has also faced controversy over reported AI use, production disruption on Amazon’s TV adaptation, and repeated layoffs at Crystal Dynamics.
In short
- Tomb Raider: Catalyst has slipped from 2027 to 2028.
- Legacy of Atlantis is scheduled for February 2027.
- Amazon’s Tomb Raider revival has faced several setbacks.
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The case for
Taking additional development time is justified when projects face significant complexities; quality and player satisfaction ultimately matter more than meeting arbitrary timelines, and the team's need to address documented production issues and refine the game represents responsible stewardship of a major franchise rather than failure.
The case against
Repeated delays signal fundamental failures in planning and project management at Amazon and Crystal Dynamics, suggesting systemic problems rather than natural developmental complexity. Franchise momentum erodes with extended gaps, consumer confidence suffers from missed timelines, and the pattern of postponements indicates either unrealistic initial planning or ongoing leadership dysfunction that additional months cannot resolve.
Explained simply
Tomb Raider is a long-running video game franchise centred on the archaeologist Lara Croft and her globe-trotting adventures. Amazon Games and developer Crystal Dynamics have been working on a major revival of the series with multiple planned releases.
Amazon is now facing repeated delays with its Tomb Raider plans. A remake of the original game, Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis, is due in February 2027, while a new adventure called Tomb Raider: Catalyst has been pushed back to 2028, having previously been expected in 2027.
The delays reflect broader troubles surrounding the revival. The project has faced production disruption, reported use of artificial intelligence, and layoffs at Crystal Dynamics, raising questions about whether Amazon can successfully revive one of gaming's most recognisable franchises.