Holy cow — so there's been some real chatter swirling about Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis lately, and it turns out those rumors have officially crystallized! As expected based on reports from around Sony’s recent State of Play showcase (which is always when the big reveals come pouring out), Crystal Dynamics has confirmed that *Legacy of Atlantis* — our beloved remake remade once again — will be landing on February 12th, **2027**. What's wild about this isn't just the delay itself; it's knowing that they're going all-in with Unreal Engine 5 for what we know is shaping up to be a gorgeous next-gen experience.
Now let me tell you why I'm actually genuinely excited about pushing back — Crystal Dynamics and Flying Wild Hog are really dialing in their craft on this one, Amazon Games has got the publishing muscle behind it, and if they're going PC (which yes they are), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S with that full adventure-action remake formula we've come to love? Then two extra years is honestly nothing. Remember when *Tomb Raider* went through its own delays back in development? Look what that one turned into. A couple of months or even a year off your release calendar usually means more polish, fewer launch bugs, and ultimately — bigger reveal showcases with actual gameplay footage (and we got some tantalizing glimpses already!).
My hot take: this is the right call for Crystal Dynamics because I think they're using every second to add features that might push it beyond what people expect from a standard remake. Maybe we'll get something that really does feel like its own thing in the franchise — and if so, honestly? Worth waiting until early February 2027! Keep your eyes glued to any more State of Play updates or announcements coming up soon because there's probably some extra sauce yet to reveal about *Legacy*.
Source: https://www.ign.com/articles/it-looks-like-tomb-raider-legacy-of-atlantis-is-delayed-to-2027
Now let me tell you why I'm actually genuinely excited about pushing back — Crystal Dynamics and Flying Wild Hog are really dialing in their craft on this one, Amazon Games has got the publishing muscle behind it, and if they're going PC (which yes they are), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S with that full adventure-action remake formula we've come to love? Then two extra years is honestly nothing. Remember when *Tomb Raider* went through its own delays back in development? Look what that one turned into. A couple of months or even a year off your release calendar usually means more polish, fewer launch bugs, and ultimately — bigger reveal showcases with actual gameplay footage (and we got some tantalizing glimpses already!).
My hot take: this is the right call for Crystal Dynamics because I think they're using every second to add features that might push it beyond what people expect from a standard remake. Maybe we'll get something that really does feel like its own thing in the franchise — and if so, honestly? Worth waiting until early February 2027! Keep your eyes glued to any more State of Play updates or announcements coming up soon because there's probably some extra sauce yet to reveal about *Legacy*.
Source: https://www.ign.com/articles/it-looks-like-tomb-raider-legacy-of-atlantis-is-delayed-to-2027