Crystal Dynamics has reported another round of downsizing, with 20 employees laid off across its development and operational teams at the Tomb Raider studio. This marks the fourth reported round of layoffs at the studio. Despite this, the company claims that the two recently announced Tomb Raider titles, Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis and Tomb Raider: Catalyst, are not affected by the layoffs. “We know that news like this can cause concern amongst our community. Crystal Dynamics remains fully committed to the future development of our already announced Tomb Raider titles…Today, however, our priority is supporting our colleagues who are moving on,” the studio said on LinkedIn.
Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis is a remake of the 1996 Tomb Raider and is set to launch sometime in 2026 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC via Steam. Tomb Raider: Catalyst, the latest mainline entry in the series, is scheduled to launch sometime in 2027 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC via Steam.
Details for both games:
Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis
Experience the pinnacle of adventure with Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis, a stunning reimagining of the 1996 genre-defining game.
As Lara Croft, harness your wits and athleticism to explore exotic locations lost to time—from the jungles of Peru to the ancient ruins of Greece, the deserts of Egypt, and a mysterious Mediterranean island shrouded in myth. Traverse treacherous landscapes, solve deadly contraptions, and face lethal predators as you hunt for the scattered pieces of the Scion, an artifact of immeasurable power.
Whether you’re a veteran raider or new to Lara’s world, Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis delivers jaw-dropping visuals powered by Unreal Engine 5, modern game design, and new surprises, while honoring the spirit and atmosphere of Lara Croft’s debut adventure.
Tomb Raider: Catalyst
Set in the wake of a mythical cataclysm that has unleashed ancient secrets and awakened mysterious guardian forces, Tomb Raider: Catalyst follows Lara Croft on a new adventure across Northern India.
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