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The Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis remake reveals crafting and a skill tree—with herbs to make buffs and a 10% fire-rate upgrade—sparking fan backlash from those who wanted a more classic, action-focused Lara Croft. It launches February 12, 2027, with early access for pre-orders; concerns about AI-generated assets are also noted.
Amazon Game Studios and Crystal Dynamics revealed a trailer for Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis, a remake developed by Flying Wild Hog, showcasing major departures from the 1996 original: RPG-style skill trees, herb-based crafting for buffs, and a focus meter that fills through combat and allows Lara to slow time for acrobatic maneuvers. Progression shifts from traditional XP to artefact collection, sparking mixed reactions. The game is dated for February 12, 2027, and will release on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch 2, and PC via Steam.
Kotaku reports Persona producer Wada Kazuhisa says a remake of Persona 1 and 2 is something the studio “definitely should do,” though there are no concrete plans yet. The remark comes as Atlus revisits older titles with Persona 4 Revival and continues development on Persona 6, and follows a pattern of modernizing classics to fit today’s generation. A 1–2 remake would align with fan interest in the series’ origins and with Atlus’s ongoing remake/visual upgrade approach, even as the exact project remains unconfirmed.
Paramount’s reimagining of the 1981 horror classic Possession, directed by Parker Finn, has Callum Turner and Margaret Qualley leading the cast (also featuring Diego Calva, Madeline Brewer, Emory Cohen, Nicholas Alexander Chavez, and Paul Dano) and is set for a wide release on June 11, 2027, with Robert Pattinson among the producers.
A rumor claims Square Enix’s Final Fantasy IX remake, reportedly planned as a single self-contained title, has stalled in development after being far along internally; the project could be revisited in the future, but for now it remains paused.
Rumor: Square Enix reportedly paused the nearly finished Final Fantasy IX remake and shifted focus from remaking the past to developing new Final Fantasy titles after the FF VII Remake trilogy; the plan, discussed by insiders and outlets, is not officially confirmed and could change.
The Switch 2 remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time has been rated E10+ by the ESRB, citing Animated Blood and Fantasy Violence; unlike the 3DS remaster, it does not include 'Suggestive Themes.' Nintendo has offered few details beyond the ESRB listing, but a Switch 2 release is still expected this year.
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced sold over 3 million copies in its first week (2 million on day one), with Ubisoft confirming a New Game+ mode is in development but offering no release window. The remake earned strong Steam reception and Very Positive reviews after patches, despite criticism over day-one DLC and recent Ubisoft Barcelona layoffs, marking a solid but complicated success for Ubisoft's post-Shadows strategy under Vantage Studios.
Disney's Moana live-action remake opened to $43 million domestically and about $52 million overseas (roughly $95 million global) on a $250 million budget, ranking among the weakest openings for Disney's live-action remakes. Critics gave it 35% on Rotten Tomatoes while audiences awarded an A-, and industry observers say the tepid debut could mean a sizable loss for the studio as it faces nostalgia timing and stiff competition.
The live-action Moana remake launched with about $45 million at the domestic box office, a modest debut that narrowly beats Snow White and signals a cautious start for the revived franchise.
A TrueAchievements opinion piece revisits Halo: Combat Evolved ahead of the Halo: Campaign Evolved remake and finds the 2001 campaign enduringly strong, with tight pacing and memorable moments, but its opening missions feel rough; the remake should smooth the early sections while preserving the campaign’s energy.
Disney’s Moana becomes a live-action remake led by Catherine Laga’aia as Moana, with Dwayne Johnson reprising Maui and Jemaine Clement returning as Tamatoa; the cast also includes Frankie Adams as Sina, Rena Owen as Gramma Tala, and John Tui as Chief Tui, while the story stays true to Moana’s quest to restore Te Fiti’s heart and Maui’s guidance, using real animals and animatronics for Pua and Heihei.
Ubisoft's 13-year-delayed Black Flag remake, Resynced, upgrades the Caribbean pirate classic with brighter modern visuals and new underwater exploration while keeping its core ship battles; early praise calls it a love letter to fans, but critics note missing original touches (like hidden blades in combat) and an overly guided, hand-holding approach, making its value depend on nostalgia versus novelty. Sold at about £50, it fits a wider industry trend of remakes to fill gaps and could herald more remakes if it proves successful.
Remake follows Ross McElwee as he chronicles his son Adrian’s life and fentanyl death, weaving decades of footage with new reflections to create a devastating, memory-essay documentary that also revisits Sherman’s March; it meditates on time, aging, and the filmmaker’s impulse, ultimately offering no tidy conclusions and preserving the mystery of Adrian’s life.
Early reactions to Disney's live-action Moana are polarized: some critics call the remake among the ugliest movies of the year and a weak imitation of the original, while others praise the visuals and standout performances. The film, which hits theaters July 10, is noted for moments of strong chemistry between Catherine Laga'aia and Dwayne Johnson, despite mixed overall sentiment.