With Amazon and Crystal Dynamics announcing two Tomb Raider titles in one fell swoop this week, 2026's Legacy of Atlantis is getting most of the attention right now - but we want to focus on Catalyst for a minute here, which "delivers the largest Tomb Raider world yet" in 2027.
Yep, while we're getting that Tomb Raider Remake next year, Crystal Dynamics is going back to the drawing board once again with Catalyst in 2027, and it sounds like an ambitious entry in the legendary action-adventure series.
Here's some additional information on Tomb Raider: Catalyst, straight from the team:
"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."
Aside from the 'largest world yet', we're also loving the sound of Catalyst featuring "lost tombs packed with intricate puzzles", which is something that Eidos Montreal's 2018 effort Shadow of the Tomb Raider started to get back to a little bit. If Crystal can combine the immersive world of Tomb Raider 2013 with the more complex tombs and puzzle design we saw in Shadow, we could be on for a winner here with Catalyst in 2027.
Anyway, we'll leave you with that debut trailer for Tomb Raider: Catalyst up above, and hopefully, these extra quotes on what the team is going for can tickle your imagination for what's to come from the TR series in the coming years.