- Amazon Game Studios has reportedly delayed Tomb Raider Catalyst until 2028, according to comments made by Amazon Games boss, Jeffrey Gattis.
- Tomb Raider Catalyst, originally planned for release in 2027, is positioned as the next mainline instalment and follows the character Lara Croft in a narrative set in Northern India.
- The fresh delay means the first new Tomb Raider game in years will also be the first ever to arrive on PlayStation without a disc version.
- Physical game disc production for all new games releasing on PlayStation consoles will be discontinued starting January 2028, according to Sony.
- Jeffrey Gattis stated that Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis is set to release on February 12, 2024, followed by Tomb Raider: Catalyst in 2028.
- Tomb Raider: Catalyst is built using Unreal Engine 5 and is scheduled for release on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC platforms.
- Lara Croft's big comeback at the hands of Amazon has faced multiple delays, including setbacks for the TV show and a delay for the reimagining of Tomb Raider 1.
Amazon Game Studios has announced a significant delay for Tomb Raider Catalyst, pushing its release to 2028. This decision was revealed by Jeffrey Gattis, Amazon's gaming head, during a discussion about the company's cloud streaming service, Luna.1235
"We have obviously announced the two Tomb Raider titles. Tomb Raider Legacy of Atlantis comes 12 February, next year, and then we'll follow on in 2028 with the next one," Gattis stated, highlighting the excitement surrounding the franchise's future.
Tomb Raider Catalyst, originally slated for 2027, will follow Lara Croft on a new adventure set in Northern India, utilizing the advanced Unreal Engine 5.6
The delay marks a challenging period for Amazon's efforts to revitalize the Tomb Raider series, which has faced multiple setbacks, including the reimagining of the first game, Legacy of Atlantis.
"Lara Croft's big comeback at the hands of Amazon has hit yet another hitch," noted industry observers, reflecting on the series' tumultuous journey.7
Additionally, Catalyst will be the first Tomb Raider title released on PlayStation without a physical disc, as Sony plans to discontinue physical disc production for new games starting January 2028.
"Physical game disc production for all new games releasing on PlayStation consoles will be discontinued starting January 2028," Sony confirmed, indicating a shift towards digital formats.4
As the gaming landscape evolves, the anticipation for both Tomb Raider titles remains high, despite the delays.
“Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis arrives February 2027; Catalyst, built on Unreal Engine 5 and set in Northern India, launches across Xbox, PlayStation, Switch 2, and PC, as confirmed by Amazon's gaming head. Sony's disc discontinuation from January 2028 makes Catalyst the first PlayStation game without a physical version.”
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