Tomb Raider: Catalyst Delayed to 2028

Tomb Raider: Catalyst has been pushed from a 2027 target to 2028 according to Amazon Gaming chief Jeffrey Gattis, while Legacy of Atlantis stays on schedule for February 12, 2027. The shift comes amid four rounds of layoffs at developer Crystal Dynamics in the past 12 months, raising questions about studio capacity.

Source:PC Gamer

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Tomb Raider: Catalyst has been delayed from its previously targeted 2027 launch window to 2028.

Amazon Gaming chief Jeffrey Gattis disclosed the new timeline. Gattis made the statement during an interview with The Game Business while discussing Amazon's game investment strategy. He said the company is committed to projects ranging from single-A games developed for single millions of dollars up to triple-A titles.

The source notes that constant layoffs can impact ongoing projects both through lost functions and the psychological toll on remaining staff.

Gattis specifically noted that Amazon has announced the two Tomb Raider titles, with Atlantis coming on February 12th of next year and the next one following in 2028.

The original target for Catalyst was 2027. The game had not locked in a hard release date but was set for launch in 2027 when announced at The Game Awards in 2025. Legacy of Atlantis remains on track for February 12, 2027.

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Crystal Dynamics has faced multiple rounds of layoffs. The studio conducted its fourth round of layoffs in 12 months as of March. The source notes that constant layoffs can impact ongoing projects both through lost functions and the psychological toll on remaining staff.

The reporter has sought confirmation from Amazon. PC Gamer has reached out to Amazon to verify whether the 2028 target expressed by Gattis is accurate. An update will be provided if a reply is received.

Until confirmation arrives, the article advises players to make other plans for their gaming time in 2027.

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