Actress Alix Wilton Regan, who voiced and played Lara Croft in the new Amazon games, shared her impressions of working on a remake of a classic and a completely new adventure. Fans can expect a return to the roots in 2027 and a big crossover with the Sophie Turner series.
- The new Lara Croft shares the secrets of Amazon's Tomb Raider class=»notranslate»>__GTAG8__ In July 2026, actress Alix Wilton Regan, known for her role in Cyberpunk 2077, gave an interview to Variety, where she talked about her work on two new projects in the Tomb Raider franchise from Amazon Games and Crystal Dynamics, notes xrust. This is especially interesting for Russian gamers: the series, which began back in the 90s, is getting a modern rethink with an emphasis on classic style and large-scale adventures. The first to be released will be Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantisis a modern remake of the original 1996 game. The release is scheduled for February 2027 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2 and PC (Steam). The game is being created on Unreal Engine 5 in collaboration with Crystal Dynamics and Flying Wild Hog. The developers promise updated graphics, modern gameplay and new details, while maintaining the spirit of the classics. It will be followed by Tomb Raider: Catalyst — a completely new part, which should be released later in 2027. The action takes place in Northern India after a mythical cataclysm awakens ancient forces. Lara Croft will investigate the event and confront the treasure hunters. Amazon describes the project as a «bold new direction» for the series. How the actress “turned” into Lara Alix Wilton Regan began working on the role in 2022 and has been recording both games in parallel since 2024. She noted the difference in approach to the character: “In Atlantis, I try to make Lara a little younger, more wide-eyed and innocent. She has already experienced the events of the Survivor trilogy, but has not yet gone all the way that awaits in Catalyst.” The actress took inspiration from the original Core Design games, the Angelina Jolie films (with their signature British humor and wit), as well as the work of Camilla Luddington in the 2013 reboot. The main goal is to maintain the feeling of “classic Lara”, so that fans of the 90s will feel nostalgic, and newcomers will feel a dynamic and exciting adventure. According to Regan, the Atlantis demo at Summer Game Fest received a lot of feedback that the game is just fun — fun and exciting. This is especially valuable in the modern world. «Catalyst» will surprise even developers “I'm excited for people to go on a really, really big new adventure with Lara. When I read the script, my mind was blown. I think the players will do the same.” The plot of Catalyst takes place after the events of Tomb Raider: Underworld (2008) and promises an epic scale. Details are still being kept secret, but it is already clear that this will not just be a continuation, but a significant development of the franchise. Connection with the Sophie Turner series Amazon is also working on a live-action Tomb Raider series starring Sophie Turner (of Game of Thrones fame). Alix Wilton Regan noted that they know each other personally and have already discussed casting. The actress is fully confident in the success of the show, especially given the participation of screenwriter Phoebe Waller-Bridge. “Between Sophie Turner and Phoebe Waller-Bridge, you're in good hands. It will be fantastic.» Regan emphasized the difference in formats: in the games, the player controls Lara himself, which provides a unique immersive opportunity. Her goal is to make the character strong, grounded and charming, so that gamers will enjoy “being Lara.” What awaits fans in Russia Tomb Raider has always been a cult series for the Russian market. The Atlantis remake will allow a new generation to experience the origins of Lara's adventures in an updated form, while Catalyst will offer a fresh story. Prices for games will traditionally depend on the platform and edition (standard, collector's edition), but exact figures will be announced closer to release. Pre-orders are already open on the official website. The development highlights Amazon's ambitions in the gaming segment after successful projects like James Bond. Fans can expect high-quality action, tomb exploration and Lara Croft's signature charm. The article is based on an interview with Alix Wilton Regan for Variety and official announcements from Amazon Games. Stay tuned as 2027 promises to be a big year for Tomb Raider fans. Based on materials from https://variety.com Xrust New Lara Croft in Tomb Raider from Amazon: the actress revealed details «Legacy of Atlantis» and the large-scale «Catalyst»
- How the actress “turned” into Lara
- «Catalyst» will surprise even developers
- Connection with the Sophie Turner series
- What awaits fans in Russia
The new Lara Croft shares the secrets of Amazon's Tomb Raider class=»notranslate»>__GTAG8__
In July 2026, actress Alix Wilton Regan, known for her role in Cyberpunk 2077, gave an interview to Variety, where she talked about her work on two new projects in the Tomb Raider franchise from Amazon Games and Crystal Dynamics, notes xrust. This is especially interesting for Russian gamers: the series, which began back in the 90s, is getting a modern rethink with an emphasis on classic style and large-scale adventures.
The first to be released will be Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis is a modern remake of the original 1996 game. The release is scheduled for February 2027 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2 and PC (Steam). The game is being created on Unreal Engine 5 in collaboration with Crystal Dynamics and Flying Wild Hog. The developers promise updated graphics, modern gameplay and new details, while maintaining the spirit of the classics.
It will be followed by Tomb Raider: Catalyst — a completely new part, which should be released later in 2027. The action takes place in Northern India after a mythical cataclysm awakens ancient forces. Lara Croft will investigate the event and confront the treasure hunters. Amazon describes the project as a «bold new direction» for the series.
How the actress “turned” into Lara
Alix Wilton Regan began working on the role in 2022 and has been recording both games in parallel since 2024. She noted the difference in approach to the character:
“In Atlantis, I try to make Lara a little younger, more wide-eyed and innocent. She has already experienced the events of the Survivor trilogy, but has not yet gone all the way that awaits in Catalyst.”
The actress took inspiration from the original Core Design games, the Angelina Jolie films (with their signature British humor and wit), as well as the work of Camilla Luddington in the 2013 reboot. The main goal is to maintain the feeling of “classic Lara”, so that fans of the 90s will feel nostalgic, and newcomers will feel a dynamic and exciting adventure.
According to Regan, the Atlantis demo at Summer Game Fest received a lot of feedback that the game is just fun — fun and exciting. This is especially valuable in the modern world.
«Catalyst» will surprise even developers
“I'm excited for people to go on a really, really big new adventure with Lara. When I read the script, my mind was blown. I think the players will do the same.”
The plot of Catalyst takes place after the events of Tomb Raider: Underworld (2008) and promises an epic scale. Details are still being kept secret, but it is already clear that this will not just be a continuation, but a significant development of the franchise.
Connection with the Sophie Turner series
Amazon is also working on a live-action Tomb Raider series starring Sophie Turner (of Game of Thrones fame). Alix Wilton Regan noted that they know each other personally and have already discussed casting. The actress is fully confident in the success of the show, especially given the participation of screenwriter Phoebe Waller-Bridge.
“Between Sophie Turner and Phoebe Waller-Bridge, you're in good hands. It will be fantastic.»
Regan emphasized the difference in formats: in the games, the player controls Lara himself, which provides a unique immersive opportunity. Her goal is to make the character strong, grounded and charming, so that gamers will enjoy “being Lara.”
What awaits fans in Russia
Tomb Raider has always been a cult series for the Russian market. The Atlantis remake will allow a new generation to experience the origins of Lara's adventures in an updated form, while Catalyst will offer a fresh story. Prices for games will traditionally depend on the platform and edition (standard, collector's edition), but exact figures will be announced closer to release. Pre-orders are already open on the official website.
The development highlights Amazon's ambitions in the gaming segment after successful projects like James Bond. Fans can expect high-quality action, tomb exploration and Lara Croft's signature charm.
The article is based on an interview with Alix Wilton Regan for Variety and official announcements from Amazon Games. Stay tuned as 2027 promises to be a big year for Tomb Raider fans.
Based on materials from https://variety.com
Xrust New Lara Croft in Tomb Raider from Amazon: the actress revealed details «Legacy of Atlantis» and the large-scale «Catalyst»
