# Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis includes crafting and skill trees from the Survivor trilogy, and fans already hate it – but the devs have some good news

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/tomb-raider-legacy-of-atlantis-includes-crafting-and-skill-trees-from-the-survivor-trilogy-and-fans-already-hate-it-but-the-devs-have-some-good-news/
- Published: 2026-08-18T14:03:47+00:00
- Updated: 2026-08-18T20:12:55+00:00
- Original publisher: GamesRadar+
- Original article: https://www.gamesradar.com/games/tomb-raider/tomb-raider-legacy-of-atlantis-includes-crafting-and-skill-trees-from-the-survivor-trilogy-and-fans-already-hate-it-but-the-devs-have-some-good-news/
- Topics: Gaming

## Key points

- Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis reuses Survivor trilogy crafting and skill trees
- Some fans reacted negatively to the returning systems
- Developers reportedly reassured fans, but details remain unconfirmed

## Summary

GamesRadar+ reported that the upcoming game Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis will carry over crafting systems and skill trees from the Survivor trilogy, the Crystal Dynamics-developed reboot series comprising Tomb Raider, Rise of the Tomb Raider and Shadow of the Tomb Raider. The design choice drew a negative reaction from some fans, who had hoped for a departure from these established mechanics, though the report noted that the developers offered reassurance in response to the criticism.

Beyond the headline claim, the available report did not set out further specifics of what the developers' reassurance entailed, nor did it confirm additional gameplay details or a release date for the title. The story appears to have received no further coverage beyond this initial report, leaving the precise nature of the "good news" from the development team unconfirmed.

## Coverage

- [GamesRadar+: Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis includes crafting and skill trees from the Survivor trilogy, and fans already hate it – but the devs have some good news](https://www.gamesradar.com/games/tomb-raider/tomb-raider-legacy-of-atlantis-includes-crafting-and-skill-trees-from-the-survivor-trilogy-and-fans-already-hate-it-but-the-devs-have-some-good-news/)
- [IGN: Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis is 'Reimagining' The Series' Original Game With a Focus Meter, Skill Tree and Herb Brewing](https://www.ign.com/articles/tomb-raider-legacy-of-atlantis-is-reimagining-the-series-original-game-with-a-focus-meter-skill-tree-and-herb-brewing)

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