Crystal Dynamics details puzzles for Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis

On March 3, Amazon Game Studios and Crystal Dynamics released the fifth episode of a mini‑documentary series on the development of Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis. The video features developers from Crystal Dynamics and partner studio Flying Wild Hog explaining how the team designed the game’s puzzles, traps and level architecture while preserving the spirit of the original 1996 title.

The designers note that the new game abandons the yellow visual cues of earlier titles, instead requiring players to observe environments and solve region‑specific challenges – from Greek‑mythology‑themed rooms to mechanically complex Egyptian areas. A highlighted meta‑puzzle uses a single light beam that must be reflected across the entire area to open the final gate. Traps are described as “executioners” that become increasingly lethal as the player progresses. Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis is slated for release on 12 February 2027 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2 and PC via Steam.