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Legacy of Atlantis tells the story of Lara Croft's hunt for the scattered pieces of the Scion, an artifact of immeasurable power belonging to the lost civilization of Atlantis. The premise mirrors the core concept of the original 1996 game, but the studio has been clear that the storytelling is expanded and that new surprises accompany the familiar framework. Specific plot details beyond this premise have not been revealed ahead of launch.

Expanded Storytelling

Crystal Dynamics and Flying Wild Hog have described the game as honoring the spirit and atmosphere of the original while incorporating new storytelling elements. The studio has used the phrasing of expanded storytelling and new surprises to indicate that Legacy of Atlantis goes beyond a straightforward retelling. What those surprises entail has been kept confidential ahead of launch to preserve the narrative experience.

Will Kerslake, the Game Director, has described the design goal as making the original "feel like 1996, but play in 2026," with the central hunt for the Scion preserved while the surrounding storytelling is expanded for modern audiences.

Voice Continuity

Alix Wilton Regan voices Lara Croft in Legacy of Atlantis and also voices the older Lara in the separately announced Tomb Raider: Catalyst. The shared casting gives the two newly revealed titles a single performer across two different points in Lara's life: the younger Lara of the reimagined origin adventure in Legacy of Atlantis, and the older, more experienced Lara of Catalyst's post-Underworld events.

Relationship to the Original Game

Legacy of Atlantis is a reimagining of the 1996 game rather than a remaster, and the development team has stated in interviews that they would not use the term "remake" to describe it. It keeps the central hunt for the Scion across Peru, Greece, Egypt, and the Mediterranean while rebuilding combat and exploration. A separate Tomb Raider title, Tomb Raider: Catalyst, was announced for 2027; it is a different game, set after 2008's Underworld with an older Lara in northern India, and is not the same project as Legacy of Atlantis.

What Is Not Confirmed

Several story elements have not been confirmed in pre-release materials. The full antagonist roster beyond the carried-over reference to Natla has not been detailed. The exact structure of the hunt across the four confirmed regions, including how the Scion pieces are distributed and what story events accompany each recovery, has not been detailed. The ending and any narrative connection between Legacy of Atlantis and Catalyst are not publicly known. This wiki will be updated with accurate story information after the game's release. Speculative content or information drawn from other franchise entries will not be added to these articles.