Tomb Raider 30th anniversary event

This weekend marked the 30th anniversary of Tomb Raider, a popular video game series featuring the character Lara Croft, an adventurous archaeologist. The celebration took place at the TR30 Derby event in London, organized by MCM London, a well-known convention for pop culture and gaming.

Celebration of Lara Croft's legacy

Attendees had the chance to interact with past portrayals of Lara Croft, the iconic character from the series. The event also featured Alix Wilton Regan, the voice actor set to bring the character to life in future games, including Tomb Raider: Catalyst and Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis.

New game details and release dates

Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis is scheduled to release on February 12, 2027, for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S. A teaser trailer was shown at the event and later made public, offering a glimpse into the game's content and style.

Gameplay and story elements in the trailer

The teaser trailer included sequences from the original Tomb Raider game, such as Lara's transformation into gold after encountering the Midas curse and interactions with Pierre Dupont, a key antagonist in the original story. These classic elements were combined with new content to appeal to both longtime fans and newcomers.

New environments and gameplay features

The trailer showcased new locations and environments created by Flying Wild Hog, the game's developer. It also highlighted returning gameplay features such as rolling ball puzzles, balancing on wall perches, fantastical creatures, and motorbike sequences, which are expected to be part of the new game's mechanics.

Early access for special editions

Owners of the Deluxe and Collector's Editions of Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis will have early access to the game, beginning on February 10, 2027, two days before the official release date for the general public.