Amazon Game Studios and Crystal Dynamics Unveil Two Thrilling Tomb Raider Adventures at The Game Awards

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Amazon Game Studios and Crystal Dynamics Unveil Two Thrilling Tomb Raider Adventures at The Game Awards

2025-12-12 11:47 Last Updated At：15:21

SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec 11, 2025--

Tonight at The Game Awards, Amazon Game Studios and Crystal Dynamics thrilled audiences with the reveal of not one, but two exciting entries in the beloved Tomb Raider franchise. Viewers got a first look at the long-awaited Tomb Raider: Catalyst, the ambitious next chapter of Lara Croft’s story that is in development, and were also surprised with the announcement of Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis, a fully reimagined version of Lara Croft's iconic debut adventure. The announcement trailers for both games can be found HERE and HERE.

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Tomb Raider: Catalyst, which has been in development by Crystal Dynamics since the partnership with Amazon Game Studios was announced in 2022, marks a bold direction for the series as Lara Croft embarks on a new adventure across Northern India. Tomb Raider: Catalyst is set in the wake of a mythical cataclysm that has unleashed ancient secrets and awakened the mysterious forces that guard them. When the most notorious treasure hunters from around the world descend on the region, Lara races to uncover the truth buried beneath the fractured landscape and stop those who would use its power for their own gain. As the ancient world collides with the present, Lara must decide who to trust among rivals and allies to prevent a catastrophe and protect a secret that could reshape the future.

Powered by Unreal Engine 5, Tomb Raider: Catalyst delivers the largest Tomb Raider world yet where Lara will traverse a landscape full of secrets, delve into lost tombs packed with intricate puzzles, and solve ancient mysteries using her unmatched brilliance and richly customized adventure tech. Perfect for longtime fans and newcomers alike, players will experience an exhilarating story of trust and betrayal that tests Lara Croft in new ways. Tomb Raider: Catalyst is set to launch in 2027 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and Steam.

In a surprise announcement, Amazon Game Studios, Crystal Dynamics and Flying Wild Hog unveiled Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis, a modern reimagining of Lara Croft's genre-defining 1996 debut. Developed in partnership between Crystal Dynamics and Flying Wild Hog, the game features stunning visuals powered by Unreal Engine 5, modern game design, and new surprises that honor the spirit and atmosphere of the original game. As Lara Croft, players will harness their wits and athleticism to explore exotic locations lost to time, traverse treacherous landscapes, solve deadly contraptions, and face lethal predators in their quest for the scattered pieces of the Scion—an artifact of immeasurable power.

Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis sets a new standard for re-envisioning a classic by masterfully balancing innovation with gaming heritage, capturing the wonder and excitement that defined a genre while igniting a new sense of discovery through expanded storytelling. The game arrives in 2026 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and Steam.

Both Tomb Raider: Catalyst and Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis games will feature acclaimed actress Alix Wilton Regan as Lara Croft. Known for her performances in Dragon Age: Inquisition, Cyberpunk 2077 and Mass Effect 3, Wilton Regan's dynamic portrayal of Lara energizes gaming's most iconic heroine with fresh spirit and depth, marking a new era in the Tomb Raider franchise.

"Tomb Raider stands among gaming's most beloved and enduring franchises, and we're thrilled to partner with Crystal Dynamics to bring two distinct Lara Croft adventures to players worldwide," said Christoph Hartmann, VP of Amazon Game Studios. "This innovative new chapter with Tomb Raider: Catalyst, and the thoughtful reinvention of the series' roots with Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis, perfectly exemplifies our commitment to supporting developers with bold creative visions. We're focused on delivering rich, story-driven experiences that resonate with both longtime fans and newcomers, strengthening our dedication to high-quality gaming experiences."

"Our collaboration with Amazon Game Studios has been truly transformative for these ambitious projects," said Scot Amos, Head of Studio at Crystal Dynamics. "Amazon’s partnership has provided the resources, expertise, and creative freedom necessary to realize our vision for both games without compromise. With Tomb Raider: Catalyst, we're crafting our most expansive and innovative Tomb Raider adventure yet, while Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis allows us to revisit where it all began through a modern lens. This collaboration with Amazon has empowered us to create experiences that honor Lara's legacy while pushing the boundaries of what's possible for the franchise."

"Our partnership with Crystal Dynamics and Amazon Game Studios marks one of the most significant creative undertakings in our history," said Michał Szustak, CEO of Flying Wild Hog. "Bringing our passion and expertise into such an iconic IP is both an honor and a creative thrill. Crafting a modern reimagining of Lara’s original adventure is a responsibility we embrace with passion and absolute focus. With Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis, we’re expanding the universe while staying loyal to what fans have always loved. We can’t wait for players around the world to experience the results of our hard work and dedication."

For more information on both titles, including trailers and the opportunity to wishlist, visit www.playtombraider.com, and follow the games on Facebook, X, Instagram and TikTok.

ABOUT AMAZON GAME STUDIOS

At Amazon Game Studios our ambition is to support bold and creative developers to deliver rich, story-driven experiences for our customers. In addition to developing original IPs, including New World: Aeternum, Amazon Game Studios has published best-in-class games in close collaboration with developers, including Lost Ark from Smilegate RPG, THRONE AND LIBERTY from NCSOFT, and King of Meat from Glowmade. Looking forward, Amazon Game Studios is working with Crystal Dynamics to publish two upcoming titles Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis and Tomb Raider: Catalyst, as well as an open-world narrative-led driving game from Maverick Games.

ABOUT CRYSTAL DYNAMICS

Crystal Dynamics is an award-winning, best-in-class game development studio headquartered just south of San Francisco in sunny San Mateo, Calif. Founded in 1992, Crystal Dynamics has grown into a world-class studio by developing iconic franchises and keeping at the forefront of the very latest in technology and graphics. Having created beloved properties such as Gex and the Legacy of Kain series, as well as driving the award-winning, massively successful Tomb Raider franchise at around 100M franchise units sold to date, Crystal Dynamics is now laying the groundwork for the next generation of innovative and technologically stunning projects.

ABOUT FLYING WILD HOG

Founded in 2009 in Warsaw, Poland, Flying Wild Hog is a game development studio known for delivering action-packed, fast-paced, and wholeheartedly unique experiences. The explosive Shadow Warrior and Hard Reset series, the artistic samurai tale of Trek to Yomi, and the high-octane weird-west action of Evil West – all these titles reflect Flying Wild Hog’s dedication to memorable worlds, explosive combat, and gameplay that immediately pulls players into the action. With headquarters in Poland and a global talent pool, Flying Wild Hog embraces a gameplay-laboratory culture that shapes ambitious titles, fueled by a wild passion for making games.

ABOUT TOMB RAIDER

The TOMB RAIDER video game franchise includes more than 20 video games, is loved by more than 160 million people around the world according to a May 2022 survey, and has sold around 100 million copies since the first entry was released in 1996. The franchise’s popularity has exploded into a series of blockbuster films based on the original Tomb Raider game and 2013 reboot. Its protagonist Lara Croft has been a contemporary global icon for over two decades and was listed as one of TIME Magazine’s 15 Most Influential Video Game Characters of All Time. The most recent “Survivor Trilogy,” comprised of Tomb Raider (2013), Rise of the Tomb Raider (2015), and Shadow of the Tomb Raider (2018), garnered more than 200 “Best of” awards and nominations, and chronicles Lara Croft’s remarkable origin story. All of this continues to make TOMB RAIDER a destination brand for adventure entertainment. TOMB RAIDER Related Links: Official Website, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok.

Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis launching in 2026 and Tomb Raider: Catalyst launching in 2027.

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Washington state faces historic floods that have washed away homes and stranded families

MOUNT VERNON, Wash. (AP) — Days of torrential rain in Washington state has caused historic floods that have stranded families on rooftops, washed over bridges and ripped at least two homes from their foundations, and experts warned that even more flooding expected Friday could be catastrophic.

Washington is under a state of emergency and evacuation orders are in place for tens of thousands of residents. Gov. Bob Ferguson on Thursday urged everyone to follow evacuation instructions as yet another river neared record levels.

“I understand that many in our state have experienced significant floods in the past," he said on the social platform X. "However, we’re looking at a historic situation.”

About 78,000 residents of a major agricultural region north of Seattle were ordered to evacuate the floodplain of the Skagit River, which was expected to crest Friday morning.

The floods were impacting large parts of the state, with several bridges flooded and some major roads inundated or washed out. Some roads had no alternate routes and no estimated reopening time, including a large part of state Route 410.

A landslide blocked part of Interstate 90 east of Seattle, with photos showing vehicles trapped by tree trunks, branches, mud and standing water.

In the north near the U.S.-Canada border, the cities of Sumas, Nooksack and Everson were evacuated after being inundated. The border crossing at Sumas was closed and Amtrak suspended trains between Seattle and Vancouver, B.C.

Sumas Mayor Bruce Bosch said much of the city has been “devastated” by the high waters just four years after a similar flood.

The Snohomish River surged nearly a foot (30 centimeters) higher than its record Thursday in the picturesque city that shares its name, while the Skagit River rose just above its record Thursday night in Mount Vernon, according to the National Water Prediction Service.

Earlier Thursday, the Skagit just missed its previous record as flooding surged through the mountain town of Concrete.

The waters stopped just short of getting inside Mariah Brosa's raised riverfront home in Concrete, but the raging river still slapped debris against her home and totaled her fiancé's work car, she said.

“I didn’t think it would come this high,” she said.

Flooding from the Skagit has long plagued Mount Vernon, the largest city in Skagit County with some 35,000 residents. Flooding in 2003 displaced hundreds of people.

A floodwall that protects downtown passed a major test in 2021, when the river crested near record levels. Water was at the foot of the floodwall as of late Thursday morning, Mayor Peter Donovan said.

In nearby Burlington, officials hoped dikes and other systems would protect their community from catastrophe, said Michael Lumpkin, with the police department.

Authorities across Washington state in recent days have rescued people from cars and homes after an atmospheric river soaked the region.

Helicopters rescued two families on Thursday from the roofs of homes in Sumas that had been flooded by about 15 feet (4.6 meters) of water, while the city's fire station had 3 feet (91 centimeters) of water, according Frank Cain JR., battalion chief for Whatcom County Fire District 14.

In nearby Welcome, erosion from the floodwaters caused at least two houses to collapse into the Nooksack River, he said. No one was inside at the time.

In a football field in Snoqualmie, a herd of elk swam and waded through neck-high water.

East of Seattle, residents along Issaquah Creek used water pumps as rushing floodwaters filled yards Thursday morning. Yellow tape blocked off a hazardous area along the creek.

Climate change has been linked to some intense rainfall. Scientists say that without specific study they cannot directly link a single weather event to climate change, but in general it’s responsible for more intense and more frequent extreme storms, droughts, floods and wildfires.

Another storm system is expected to bring more rain starting Sunday.

Rush reported from Portland, Oregon. Associated Press writers Gene Johnson and Hallie Golden in Seattle; Martha Bellisle in Issaquah, Washington; Mark Thiessen in Anchorage, Alaska; and Mead Gruver in Fort Collins, Colorado, contributed to this report.

Floodwaters surround barns in Abbotsford, British Columbia, on Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025. (Ethan Cairns/The Canadian Press via AP)

A semi-truck crosses a flooded street in Abbotsford, British Columbia, on Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025. (Ethan Cairns/The Canadian Press via AP)

A cow drinks from the flooded Snohomish River in Snohomish, Wash., Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)

A n aerial view of a home and a barn surrounded by floodwaters in Snohomish, Wash., Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)

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