Tomb Raider Shift

Catalyst Slips to 2028, Losing Its Disc Version

Catalyst is the 12th entry in the Tomb Raider series. It is built in Unreal Engine 5 and targets PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. The 2028 release window means it misses the current console generation's busiest sales period. Kotaku points out that the delay also strips Catalyst of a disc version on PlayStation — making it the first new Tomb Raider game in years to skip physical media on Sony's platform.

GamingBolt reported that Gattis framed the Atlantis delay as a smart move, saying the extra time gives both teams room to deliver quality. Catalyst's push to 2028 fits that same logic. Amazon appears willing to spread its Tomb Raider launches out rather than crowd them into the same window.

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AI Tools Speed Up Atlantis Development Behind the Scenes

Atlantis is a full remake of the 1996 original Tomb Raider. Crystal Dynamics director Jeff Adams revealed that the team used AI tools during development. He said the technology helped the team "get to the right answers faster," though the interview was cut short by Amazon PR before he could expand on exactly how. The Gamer flagged the abrupt end to the exchange.

Atlantis is now locked to February 12, 2027. That firm date suggests Amazon has confidence in the remake's timeline, even as Catalyst's schedule slips further. The two games were announced together but are now separated by more than a year.

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Amazon Bets on Tomb Raider to Anchor Its Luna Gaming Push

Amazon is not just making games. It is building a content strategy around Luna, its cloud gaming service. Gattis has said the company wants to use MGM and Amazon IP to craft a strong identity on the platform. Tomb Raider sits at the center of that plan. Final Weapon notes that Amazon Game Studios sees the franchise as a flagship for its broader original-content portfolio.

Luna recently added a big feature for US and UK users. Prime members with a Fire TV can now play Luna games directly inside the Prime Video app. That move ties cloud gaming tightly to Amazon's Prime ecosystem, giving subscribers one fewer reason to open a separate app.

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Sophie Turner Tomb Raider Show Signals Cross-Media Ambitions

Amazon's Tomb Raider push goes well beyond games. The company is also developing a Tomb Raider TV show for Prime Video, starring Sophie Turner as Lara Croft. The show adds a third pillar — alongside Atlantis and Catalyst — to what Amazon clearly wants to be a multi-platform Lara Croft franchise. Eurogamer covered the broader strategy as part of Amazon's announcements around The Game Awards 2025.

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