Tomb Raider Devs Focus on Modern Lara Croft Design
Developers and voice actors for the upcoming Tomb Raider game emphasize a self-possessed and confident Lara Croft, steering clear of overt sexualization.
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Lara Croft actress says the Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis version of the character is 'completely self-possessed as a woman without being overtly sexualized,' which is something that she and the team 'talked about at length'
Alix Wilton Regan, the new voice actress for Lara Croft in Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis, stated that her portrayal of the character is modernized and "completely self-possessed as a woman without being overtly sexualized." She explained that this approach focuses on Lara's inherent attractiveness rather than relying on a male gaze. The game is set to launch on February 27, 2027, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC.
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Actress Samara Weaving, who stars in the upcoming Tomb Raider project, discusses her 'unapologetic' portrayal of Lara Croft. Weaving also mentions that she travels with her PlayStation 5 for entertainment during film shoots.
Tomb Raider Devs Aren’t Trying To Appeal To “Either Side” Of Culture War Surrounding Lara’s Design
Crystal Dynamics developers Raul Siqueira and Jeff Adams stated that the design of Lara Croft for the upcoming Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis was not an attempt to cater to any specific side of the culture war. They focused on creating the most complete version of the iconic character, emphasizing her personality and confidence. The new game is set to release in 2027 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch, and PC.
