Is there a new Tomb Raider game in 2026? After The Game Awards 2025, you all know the answer to this question - Lara Croft fans are eating good, with a new remake arriving this year, followed by a fresh adventure in 2027. So, let's take a look at what you need to know about Miss Croft in 2026.
We love Tomb Raider games at Pocket Tactics, so you can be sure that we're keeping a close eye on all of the news concerning Lara and her games.
Here's everything you need to know about a new Tomb Raider game:
Is there a new Tomb Raider game in 2026?
Yes, the first of two new Lara Croft games is due to release this year, and that's Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis, a complete remake of the 1996 original. While the reveal of this game alone at TGA 2025 was enough to make us squeal with excitement, it's worth saying that 2027 already looks great for TR fans, with the brand new entry in the franchise: Tomb Raider: Catalyst. Better still, both of these games are coming to you from Crystal Dynamics, the developer behind the acclaimed Survivor trilogy.
New Tomb Raider game platforms
Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis is coming to Steam, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S, but there's no word on a Nintendo Switch 2 version just yet. However, as 2013's Tomb Raider is now on the console, there's a chance future adventures will appear on the platform. Plus, if the likes of Cyberpunk 2077, Elden Ring, and Resident Evil Requiem can call it home, it feels as though any game can
Catalyst, meanwhile, is coming to PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S - like with Legacy of Atlantis, there's a chance it may come to Nintendo Switch 2 with a later announcement. We'll keep an eye out and let you know of any developments.
What will the new Tomb Raider game be like?
This is a little bit on the nose, but you can guarantee that any new Tomb Raider games will involve searching tombs, exploring caves and ruins, fighting for survival, and searching for historic artifacts. No matter which entry into the series you play, the basics are the same: Lara has her trusty pistols (most of the time, don't get me started on their absence throughout the Survivor trilogy), some pals who are ready to help her, and an evil organization who wants to doom the world - well, cause some sort of the problem.
You can always expect plenty of action and combat, more puzzles than might feel necessary, and an inviting story that has you guessing what happens next.
For even more information on what to expect from Legacy of Atlantis specifically, just look at what the first game offers, as LoA is a remake. Still, the story in this year's game is expanded, and it features those famous puzzles and exploration mechanics.
New Tomb Raider game release date speculation
Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis has a release window of 2026, while Tomb Raider: Catalyst is due to launch in 2027 - we don't know anything more than that. As soon as we get precise dates, we'll be sure to let you know.