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Lara Croft comeback delayed again, Catalyst pushed to 2028
technology1 month ago

Lara Croft comeback delayed again, Catalyst pushed to 2028

Amazon has pushed Tomb Raider: Catalyst to 2028 after the Legacy of Atlantis remake was delayed to February 12, 2027. Amazon Games chief Jeffrey Gattis confirmed the two-title plan during talks with The Game Business, but Crystal Dynamics has faced layoffs and broader development turmoil, amid related issues like a stalled live-action Tomb Raider TV show. Catalyst remains slated for PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC, though both titles have seen multiple delays under Amazon's Lara Croft revival.

via Eurogamer.net|
#amazon-games#crystal-dynamics#lara-croft
AI Aids Prototyping in Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis, Final Assets Still Handcrafted
gaming2 months ago

AI Aids Prototyping in Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis, Final Assets Still Handcrafted

Crystal Dynamics (with Flying Wild Hog) used generative AI to visualize placeholder assets during early Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis development, speeding up iteration while ensuring that all finished content is human-crafted. The studio says AI is a tooling aid, not a replacement for creativity. The game is now scheduled for February next year across PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch 2, and PC, and the piece touches on ongoing debates about disclosing AI use in game development.

via Eurogamer|
#ai#crystal-dynamics#game-development
Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis Uses AI for Concepts, Not Lara's Design
technology2 months ago

Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis Uses AI for Concepts, Not Lara's Design

Crystal Dynamics says Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis will use generative AI for early concept art and placeholder visuals, while Lara Croft’s design remains 100% human-crafted. AI is described as a tool to speed up early development, with final content created by humans; the studio has faced layoffs in recent years. The game is scheduled to launch in 2027 for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, and PC.

via GameSpot|
#concept-art#crystal-dynamics#generative-ai
Lara Croft Reimagined: Legacy of Atlantis Sparks a Brighter Tomb Raider On Switch 2
technology2 months ago

Lara Croft Reimagined: Legacy of Atlantis Sparks a Brighter Tomb Raider On Switch 2

A Summer Game Fest preview reveals Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis as a reimagined debut that ages Lara Croft into a more confident, optimistic adventurer with brighter visuals and enhanced acrobatics; the game launches February 12, 2027 on Nintendo Switch 2, PS5, Xbox Series, and PC, blending Survivor-era DNA with modern gameplay, including a bullet-time Focus mechanic. Developers say AI-assisted assets were refined by human designers.

via Nintendo Life|
#crystal-dynamics#lara-croft#legacy-of-atlantis
GenAI Bumps Into Tomb Raider Remake’s Development, Stirring Fans
games2 months ago

GenAI Bumps Into Tomb Raider Remake’s Development, Stirring Fans

The Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis Steam page includes an AI disclosure stating AI-assisted tools were used for early exploration and temporary development content, with AI assets refined by humans to preserve the creative vision; Crystal Dynamics later reiterated that AI helps iterate ideas but all final content is human-crafted, a stance echoed by Embracer amid ongoing restructuring and fan concern about AI in the remake.

via Kotaku|
#crystal-dynamics#embracer-group#games
Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis confirms AI-assisted development ahead of Switch 2 release
gaming2 months ago

Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis confirms AI-assisted development ahead of Switch 2 release

Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis will launch on Nintendo Switch 2 and other platforms on February 12, 2027. A Steam page note reveals AI-assisted tools were used during early development, with AI-generated assets replaced or refined by humans to preserve the creative vision. Crystal Dynamics later stated that AI tools aid iteration but all final content is human-crafted, as Nintendo’s stance on AI remains cautious.

via Nintendo Everything|
#ai#crystal-dynamics#game-development
technology4 months ago

Crystal Dynamics Heads ADIO-Funded The Lord of the Rings Game

Crystal Dynamics is reportedly developing a new The Lord of the Rings game funded by the Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) with about $100 million, with Embracer and Revenge involved; the project has been in development for some time and no official release window has been shared, with both Embracer and Crystal Dynamics declining to comment.

via Insider Gaming|
#adio-funding#crystal-dynamics#embracer-group
Crystal Dynamics Slashes 20 More Jobs as Tomb Raider Remake Advances
news5 months ago

Crystal Dynamics Slashes 20 More Jobs as Tomb Raider Remake Advances

Crystal Dynamics confirms a fourth round of layoffs (20 employees) in 12 months as it pushes forward with Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis (UE5 remake) and Tomb Raider: Catalyst; both titles are published by Amazon Game Studios, with Catalyst’s release dated no earlier than 2027. The studio says it will reassign staff where possible and remains committed to shipping the already announced games despite ongoing industry downsizing and past corporate challenges.

via Kotaku|
#catalyst#crystal-dynamics#layoffs
Legacy of Kain Revived: PS5 Remaster Leads to a New Prelude
gaming6 months ago

Legacy of Kain Revived: PS5 Remaster Leads to a New Prelude

Legacy of Kain: Defiance is getting a PS5 remaster with updated visuals, modernized controls, and bonus content, releasing March 3, 2026 on PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch 2/Switch, and PC; pre-orders on the PS Store are $24.99 and include exclusive “Shifter” skins for Kain and Raziel. The announcement also reveals Legacy of Kain: Ascendance, a fast-paced 2D action platformer by Bit Bot Media and FreakZone Games that serves as a prequel to Soul Reaver, featuring retro-inspired visuals with occasional 3D sections.

via PlayStation LifeStyle|
#crystal-dynamics#gaming#legacy-of-kain