'No old code exists': Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis experience director confirms the 'reimagining' had to be built totally from the ground up on Unreal Engine 5 — but this meant Crystal Dynamics could add more tech upgrades
Crystal Dynamics' Jeff Adams confirmed that Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis is a complete reimagining built from the ground up on Unreal Engine 5, as no original code exists. This approach allowed the team to implement custom technology for physics and graphics, ensuring a modern take on the classic title. The game is set to release on February 27, 2027, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, and PC.
- Entities
- Platform: Unreal Engine 5
- Company: Crystal Dynamics
- Platform: Nintendo Switch
- Game: Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis
- Company: Flying Wild Hog
- Topic: Video Game Remake
- Person: Jeff Adams
- Platform: PlayStation 5
- Platform: Xbox Series X
- Platform: Xbox Series S
- Platform: PC
- Topic: Game Development
- Topic: Game Engines
- Game: Tomb Raider
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