Lara is Back: Tomb Raider "Legacy of Atlantis" Leaks on Unreal Engine 5

Thursday morning brought a massive surprise for action-adventure fans. High-quality screenshots of a project titled Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis have surfaced online, suggesting a full-scale remake of the 1996 original powered by Unreal Engine 5.

A Perfect Mix of Classic and Next-Gen

According to the leak on ResetEra, the game abandons the "survival" grit of the recent trilogy. Instead, it features a confident Lara Croft complete with her iconic braid, turquoise top, and dual pistols.

Powered by UE5

The visuals are stunning. The leaked images showcase the power of Unreal Engine 5:

• Atmosphere: Lumen lighting technology transforms ancient caves into moody, realistic environments.
• Details: Nanite geometry brings incredible depth to the vegetation and ruins.

Insiders suggest the game will focus on isolation, platforming, and complex puzzles, moving away from constant combat. With The Game Awards approaching, an official reveal seems imminent.

Conclusion from HYPERPC:

«Unreal Engine 5 is redefining visual boundaries, and Legacy of Atlantis looks like a prime example of this evolution. However, technologies like Lumen and Nanite are demanding. At HYPERPC, we design workstations and gaming rigs specifically for this next-gen era. To experience Lara’s new adventure without compromise, gamers will need high-performance hardware capable of handling heavy ray-tracing and 4K textures.»

Verified Sources

Information about the development context of the series was used to prepare the materials.

• Unreal Engine 5 Confirmed: UnrealEngine.com / Crystal Dynamics Announcement — The official statement from Crystal Dynamics about the transition to UE5 for the next part of Tomb Raider.
• Amazon Games Publishing: Amazon Games Official Site — Confirmation of the partnership between Amazon and Crystal Dynamics.