Generative AI in video game development has become an increasingly contentious topic, more-so in recent days as various new game announcements from the past week have been found to be using the controversial tool. One such title is Crystal Dynamics’ Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis, whose Steam page noted the use of GenAI. Responding to the criticism, the studio has now claimed that “At the end, all the finished product in the final game will be human-crafted.”

Taking part in an interview with the publication Polygon, Crystal Dynamics’ ‘Experience Director’ Jeff Adams offered clarity on how GenAI was / is being used for the development of Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis, stating:

“At Crystal Dynamics, we see AI as a tool that can help our team get the right answers faster. In early level development, we might have the idea for an in-game object. But we might not be sure if we want to take the time to have devs build it. What we can do is use a generative AI tool to visualize it in the world. If it works, we can move it into our traditional pipeline. From there, the team can concept it and build it.”

Adams continued, “At the end, all the finished product in the final game will be human-crafted. We want to make it as easy as possible for our team to be able to make high-quality experiences. That’s what the fans deserve.”

Whether this explanation is good enough or not is for you to decide. For some, using GenAI even during the early stages of the project can have an impact on how the title is conceptualised. Even if fully replaced later on, the initial template with which they are building upon is one based on generative AI.

All that said, Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis is not the first game to use such tools, and it certainly won’t be the last.

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Nintendo’s most recent General Direct saw the Switch 2 console maker announce a number of upcoming first-party titles including the likes of Switch Sports Resort and the rumoured Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake. Alongside this, the showcase also featured a plethora of 3rd party games which are coming over; including Stellar Blade; Devil May Cry 5; Lies of P and a bunch more.

From recent releases to generations-old titles, the latest Nintendo Direct saw a variety of publishers announce Switch ports of their games.

While there were of course a number of new surprises, a solid portion of the showcase was dedicated to said ports – the list of which includes:

• Rise of the Tomb Raider: 20 Year Celebration (Available Now)
• Devil May Cry 5: Devil Hunter Edition (23rd of June)
• Lies of P: Complete Edition (6th of August)
• Kingdom Hearts I-III (8th of October)
• Metaphor: ReFantazio (12th of November)
• Stellar Blade (2026)

Compared to the Switch 1, it does seem as though we are getting ports of more recent games at a faster rate. Whether these titles will perform well on the Switch 2 however, we will have to wait and see.

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Last night during PlayStation's State of Play event for June 2026, Crystal Dynamics and Flying Wild Hog showcased more of Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis, and also confirmed rumours that it had been delayed into next year with the announcement of a February 12, 2027, release date. After the dust settled, however, and the initial craze of all the announcements had passed, players spotted a key point on the game's Steam page: a disclosure that Generative AI (GenAI) tools were used in an "early exploration" phase of development. The statement on the game's Steam page reads, "AI-assisted tools were used […]

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UPDATE 02/06/2026: During the State of Play presentation, it was confirmed that Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis has indeed been delayed into 2027 and will launch on February 12, 2027, not February 10, as previously indicated. Original Story: Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis, the upcoming Unreal Engine 5 remake of the very first Tomb Raider game, seems to have had its release date leak ahead of a potential reveal either during today's State of Play or during one of the other major showcases set for this Summer Game Fest 2026. Steam codes available for pre-order appeared online on Amazon, indicating […]

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Each week, the Epic Games Store gives away a title or two for free as part of the platform’s ‘free game’ program. Previously teased as an upcoming ‘Mystery Game’ all those with an EGS account can now get their hands on the iconic OG Tomb Raider trilogy in remastered form.

Available to add to your library from now until the 28th of May at 4PM UK time, this week’s free Epic Games Store offerings feature the following:

• Tomb Raider I-III Remastered Starring Lara Croft
• Down in Bermuda

The headliner for this week is of course the Tomb Raider Trilogy. Remastered by Aspyr, this collection allows you to experience the original Lara Croft trilogy with both its original graphics as well as ‘remastered’ visuals.

Alongside this, the collection includes all three game’s expansions; bonus content and a brand new challenge mode for added replayability.

Down in Bermuda meanwhile is an isometric indie puzzler in which “our adventurous aviator Milton finds himself trapped in a time bubble deep inside the Bermuda and needs your help to escape.”

Featuring 6 unique islands with different puzzles, codes and secrets, Down in Bermuda is worth checking out for fans of the genre.

As with the previous week, you have until next Thursday to claim these titles, at which point they will be replaced by two other ‘Mystery’ games.

KitGuru says: What do you think of this week’s offerings? Is the OG Tomb Raider trilogy a classic in your eyes? Let us know down below.

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Embracer Group is going through yet another round of major organisational changes. The company hit dire financial straits a few years ago, leading to numerous layoffs and studio closures. Now that the dust has settled, Embracer is spinning off Middle-Earth Enterprises into a new company to house the group's largest IP, including LOTR, Tomb Raider and more. 

The move is somewhat similar to Ubisoft's recent restructuring, which saw new companies put in place to house various projects. One of the new subsidiaries, Fellowship Entertainment, will maintain ownership of the Lord of the Rings IP, Tomb Raider, Darksiders, Dead Island, Kingdom Come Deliverance, Metro and Remnant.

The studios joining Fellowship Entertainment include Dark Horse Media, 4A Games, Crystal Dynamics, Eidos Montreal, Fishlabs, Flying Wild Hog Studios, Middle-Earth Enterprises, Redoctane Games, Warhorse Studios and Gunfire Games.

Meanwhile, Embracer will continue to oversee IPs like Destroy All Humans, Kingdom of Amalur, Titan Quest, Wreckfest, Gothic, Killing Floor, Hot Wheels and even SpongeBob. Studios like Aspyr, Beamdog, Limited Run Games, Plaion, Tripwire, Vertigo Games and THQ Nordic will also remain under Embracer.

Amid all of this restructuring, Embracer has also announced plans to explore licensing opportunities for some of its popular but dormant IP, including Deus Ex, Thief, Red Faction and TimeSplitters.

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KitGuru Says: Hopefully this is the end of Embracer Group's long-running restructuring saga. 

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Summer Game Fest has pretty much become the de facto video game event of the season, with Geoff Keighley’s annual showcase growing every single year – amassing over 50 million viewers during 2025’s presentation. With 2026’s edition almost exactly one month away, Keighley and co. have now confirmed an official premiere date and time for “what’s next in video games.”

Releasing a teaser trailer comprised primarily of games which have released over the course of 2026 so far (while also teasing a number of upcoming titles), Geoff Keighley officially confirmed that this year’s edition of Summer Game Fest will go live on the 5th of June at 9PM GMT.

As mentioned, the trailer mainly focused on games which have already been released. That said, the video did include snippets from a number of upcoming titles, including Lara Croft’s Tomb Raider; 007 First Light; LEGO Batman: Legacy of The Dark Knight; Star Wars: Galactic Racer and more.

Like always, expect Keighley to continue teasing their Summer Game Fest announcements over the coming weeks as we step closer towards the event’s official premiere date. It will be interesting to learn exactly how long this year’s edition will wind up being.

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The flagship Bartlett Lake chip can be a bit faster than the flagship Raptor Lake Refresh CPU, but this isn't the case in ever game. Bartlett Lake 12-P-Core Chip Delivers 5-9% Higher Performance in Games Than 24-Core Intel Core i9 14900K Intel's Bartlett Lake is an interesting CPU lineup, despite not being meant for the consumer segment. We have previously seen some users making efforts in running the flagship Bartlett Lake chip on a regular LGA 1700 motherboard, as technically, the Bartlett Lake CPUs are compatible with the LGA 1700 socket. Since no official BIOS is available from Intel, mainstream […]

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While FuturLab’s PowerWash Simulator succeeded for many reasons upon its release back in 2022, one of its more interesting elements was the collaborations made between a ton of different and unexpected IPs. Alongside paid DLC which included Shrek’s swamp, Bikini Bottom and more, PowerWash simulator also offered two free crossover packs. Three years on from their initial release however, both the Tomb Raider and Final Fantasy VII DLCs are being delisted.

Taking to their blog to make the announcement, the team at FuturLab officially confirmed that “It is the last chance to get your gloves on the free Tomb Raider and Midgar Special Packs for PowerWash Simulator. At 3PM BST on May 19th 2026, these Special Packs will no longer be available to claim across all store fronts.”

As with most digital purchases however, those who already own the packs (or add them to their library soon) will be able to freely download and play them whenever.

It’s no coincidence that the two free crossover packs were related to Square Enix owned (or previously-owned) IPs, as the OG PowerWash Simulator was published by them. As expected however, given that its sequel was self-published, the deal between FuturLab and Square Enix has since ended, with the devs noting:

“Our team loved working on both of these beloved gaming IPs and we have been incredibly lucky to offer them until this point. This also coincides with the end of our formal relationship with Square Enix in June, who have been an incredible partner and have supported the publishing of PowerWash Simulator on PC and console.”

Given that these free DLCs are listed as separate products, it is worth adding both to your library even if you currently do not own PowerWash Simulator. There likely will never be another opportunity for you to scrub both the Croft Manor and Seventh Heaven otherwise.

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Following the release of Shadow of the Tomb Raider in 2021, Lara Croft went on a bit of a sabbatical, giving the series time to breathe in the wake of the conclusion of her latest trilogy. During last December’s Game Awards however, Croft and co. finally returned with the announcement of two new projects – Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis and Tomb Raider: Catalyst. While the first of these two was initially planned to launch some time in 2026, insiders have now claimed that Legacy of Atlantis has been pushed back to early 2027.

As reported by the Tomb Raider-focused ‘Society of Raiders’ (who accurately detailed the Game Awards announcements prior to their official unveilings), the first of these two projects – Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis – “is rumored to be released in February 2027.”

This marks a shift from its officially-announced release window, with the title previously stated to be arriving some time this year.

While pitched as a mere rumour (due to their sources being kept anonymous) Society of Raiders did correctly identify the announcements of Legacy of Atlantis and Catalyst prior to their official announcements, and so this latest claim does carry some weight.

For the uninitiated, Legacy of Atlantis is said to be a full-blown remake of the OG 1996 Tomb Raider built using Unreal Engine 5. Initially, the game was scheduled to arrive some time this year, with Catalyst (a brand new mainline entry) releasing a year later in 2027.

Assuming this latest delay is true however, it will be interesting to see whether we’ll be getting two new Tomb Raider games next year, or if Catalyst will also be pushed back as a result.

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Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis is one of the two new Tomb Raider titles that developer Crystal Dynamics announced during The Game Awards 2025. It's the one that is a full remake of the very first Tomb Raider game, and the one that'll have "completely rebuilt" combat and exploration systems, according to its game director. It was initially set to arrive at some point in 2026, but that may no longer be the case, as leaker RaidersSociety on X (formerly Twitter) claims that the game has been delayed into 2027, and will now launch at some point in February of […]

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Crystal Dynamics has gone through multiple rounds of layoffs over the past year. Unfortunately, the Tomb Raider studio is still struggling and as a result, another round of layoffs is now taking place. 

Crystal Dynamics confirmed this week that it is letting go of another 20 employees. Some of those impacted will be game development talent, while others who work in central operations roles will also be affected by the cuts.

Crystal Dynamics said that this is “a difficult day” for the studio, which is currently working on not just one but two new Tomb Raider titles. The first is a complete remake of the original Tomb Raider game, and the second is a brand-new title set after the events of Tomb Raider Underworld.

Crystal Dynamics says it remains “fully committed” to the development of these games. Unfortunately, we do not yet have release dates for either title but at least one of them is due out in 2026.

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KitGuru Says: Crystal Dynamics has been in an unfortunate position. After being acquired by Embracer Group, that company fell into financial dire straits. As a result, Amazon signed up to publish the next Tomb Raider game but now in recent months, Amazon has decided to drastically reduce its game development and publishing operations. 

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