The latest Tomb Raider Legacy of Atlantis Gameplay makes one thing very clear: Crystal Dynamics and Flying Wild Hog are not simply giving the 1996 classic better graphics. The newly released Greece footage shows a much more modern Tomb Raider with new tools, combat systems, crafting and major changes to some of the original game’s most famous puzzles.
The footage comes from the Greece section previously shown behind closed doors at Gamescom 2026. Players can now see Lara exploring the ruins beneath St. Francis’ Folly, fighting wildlife and working her way toward another piece of the Scion.
Greece Looks Completely Different
Legacy of Atlantis keeps the basic idea of the original Greece levels, but the environments are much larger and more detailed. Ancient ruins now have far more vertical space, hidden routes and environmental detail. Lara can climb, jump, swing and use a new grappling hook to reach areas that were never possible in the original game.
The grappling hook is not only for swinging across gaps. Lara can attach it to parts of the environment, create climbing lines and use it during puzzles. That gives the remake more freedom than simply following one obvious path through each room.
The new footage also shows the famous Sword of Damocles section. Giant swords still fall from the ceiling, but the puzzle has been rebuilt around modern movement and multiple solutions. Players can risk moving underneath the swords or find ways to trigger them from a safer position.
Lara Now Has a Scanner, Skills and Crafting
Some of the biggest changes have nothing to do with graphics. Lara now carries a scanner that can examine parts of the environment. It can provide information about objects and also help players understand what they may need to do next.
The good news for players who want the old Tomb Raider feeling is that using it is optional. That matters because discovering the solution yourself was a huge part of the original game’s appeal. Players who do not want extra help should still be able to explore and solve puzzles without constantly relying on the scanner.
Legacy of Atlantis also adds a full skill system. One example shown during the Greece demo lets Lara improve her effective weapon range. That ability can then become part of puzzle solving, allowing her to shoot certain objects from farther away.
Crafting is another major addition. Instead of finding ancient medkits conveniently sitting inside forgotten tombs, Lara can gather materials and create healing items and other useful supplies. It makes more sense within the world, although it also makes Legacy of Atlantis feel closer to the modern Survivor trilogy than the simple design of the 1996 original.
Combat Is Much Faster Now
Combat has received a major upgrade as well. Lara still uses her famous dual pistols, but movement looks faster and more cinematic. A new Focus ability can slow time and help Lara land more accurate shots while moving through combat.
The gameplay shows her using acrobatic attacks while fighting animals, including a dangerous big cat. Weapons can also receive upgrades covering areas such as accuracy, firing speed and ammunition.
These systems make combat deeper, but they also show just how far this remake is moving from the original. The first Tomb Raider was largely about carefully exploring dangerous spaces. Legacy of Atlantis appears to combine that idea with combat and progression systems players would expect from a modern action-adventure game.
The Biggest Question Is How Much Should a Remake Change?
That may become the biggest debate surrounding Legacy of Atlantis. The Greece footage looks beautiful, and the original environments have clearly received far more work than a normal remaster. At the same time, the scanner, crafting, skill tree, Focus system and other additions could divide longtime players.
Some people will want the original game with modern graphics and movement. Others may prefer Crystal Dynamics to take bigger risks and rebuild Tomb Raider for players who never experienced Lara’s first adventure.
Legacy of Atlantis seems firmly committed to the second approach. Crystal Dynamics describes it as a complete reimagining rather than a simple remake, and the Greece gameplay finally shows what that really means. This is still Lara Croft exploring ancient ruins, avoiding deadly traps and searching for the Scion. But almost everything around those ideas has changed.
Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis launches February 12, 2027 for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2 and PC.
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