Crystal Dynamics and Flying Wild Hog released a behind-the-scenes video introducing the re-imagined Lara Croft for Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis on Sunday.

The project represents a high-profile return to the series' roots by remaking the original 1996 [1] game. By blending modern technology with the legacy of the first title, the developers aim to introduce the iconic adventurer to a new generation of players, while satisfying long-term fans.

The "Meet Lara Croft" video debuted during IGN Live and coincided with the Future Games Show Summer Showcase held June 7 [2]. The footage provides a detailed look at the development process and the creative direction of the character's redesign. Alix Wilton Regan, the lead actor portraying Lara Croft, appears in the video to discuss her approach to the role.

The game was first announced at The Game Awards in 2025 [3]. The collaboration between Crystal Dynamics and Flying Wild Hog focuses on updating the gameplay mechanics and visuals of the original experience. The developers used the showcase to highlight how the re-imagining maintains the spirit of the original while expanding the scope of the adventure.

Regan discussed the scale of the project and the character's evolution in a recent interview. "We are very much back and bigger than ever," Regan said [3].

The video emphasizes the transition from the 1996 [1] source material to a contemporary production. This process includes motion capture, and detailed character studies to ensure the new Lara Croft feels authentic to the franchise's history.

“We are very much back and bigger than ever.”

The move to remake the 1996 debut title suggests a strategic pivot toward nostalgia-driven content within the gaming industry. By utilizing a co-development model between Crystal Dynamics and Flying Wild Hog, the publishers are attempting to balance the technical demands of a modern AAA title with the specific atmospheric constraints of the original game's design.