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Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis is a fresh reimagining of Lara Croft's first adventure. During the Summer Game Fest 2026, the author spent about an hour playing the game and saw how Crystal Dynamics and Flying Wild Hog combine elements of the original and Tomb Raider Anniversary 2007 with a modern approach.
The demo showcased the Lost Valley location in Peru, where Lara solves an updated version of a familiar gear puzzle. To restore the mechanism and stop the waterfall's flow, two gears must be found: one is provided almost immediately, while the other must be located independently by interpreting clues in the environment.
Exploration, puzzles, and movement in the style of old Tomb Raider
The first part of Lost Valley is devoid of combat and focuses on exploration. Players are not given many hints about where to go for the second gear, so they have to read the environment and find the right path themselves. According to Jeff Adams from Crystal Dynamics, this is done intentionally so that players feel like they are in the role of Lara the archaeologist and explorer.
Raul Siqueira from Crystal Dynamics emphasized that the game should not be too difficult. In Legacy of Atlantis, hints, puzzle difficulty, and combat can be adjusted separately so that everyone can tailor the experience to their liking. During the journey, players can find underwater caves, ledges in walls, and ruins, as well as rare materials — it seems that crafting will also play a significant role.
Combat, focus, and a chase from T-rex
In combat, Lara uses classic dual pistols, shooting while moving or aiming more precisely with L2. The enemies here are fast, encouraging players to constantly move, dodge, roll, and even perform acrobatic jumps. Attacks on enemies earn Focus, which can be spent with the R1 button, allowing Lara to perform a somersault, momentarily slow down time, and continue shooting without losing mobility.
After encounters with dinosaurs, the demo led Lara to a chase scene: a huge tyrannosaurus burst out of the forest, and the heroine had to flee alongside the raptors. At the end of the showcase, she slid down a muddy slope, quickly climbed up a wall, and narrowly avoided the predator's jaws. Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis will be released on February 12, 2027.
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