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Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis isn't even out yet, but already it feels like an old relic

Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis is already drawing criticism before its release, with some reviewers calling it outdated.

By · Published September 2, 2026 at 15:27 UTC · Updated September 2, 2026 at 16:24 UTC

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  3. Peak measured velocity The recorded velocity reached 14.
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Source diversity sample: thesixthaxis.com · GameSpot · Creative Bloq · GamesIndustry.biz · Eurogamer.net.

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The obvious questions

What are the main criticisms of Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis?

The main criticisms revolve around the game feeling outdated and concerns about its design choices, despite its use of Unreal Engine.

Who is involved in the development of Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis?

The game involves external developers, as discussed in coverage from GamesIndustry.biz.

What can fans expect from the upcoming Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis?

Fans can expect a visually impressive game, but there are concerns about its design and whether it will meet modern standards.

🌍 Cross-language spread

This story first appeared in 🇮🇹 Italian coverage — 2.4 hours before Archynetys detected it in English news.

🇬🇧 English Sep 2, 15:24 UTC
🇮🇹 Italian Sep 2, 13:00 UTC · Multiplayer
🇪🇸 Spanish Sep 2, 13:00 UTC · HardZone

Detected by matching proper nouns and figures that survive translation. Times reflect when each edition's coverage was first indexed.

The story so far

The upcoming Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis is already facing criticism for feeling outdated. The game is set to be released soon, but early previews have sparked debate. The Sixth Axis, GameSpot, and Creative Bloq have all noted the game's visuals, with GameSpot and Creative Bloq expressing concerns about its design choices.

Meanwhile, GamesIndustry.biz discusses the involvement of external developers in the game's creation. Eurogamer.net has been particularly critical, suggesting that the game feels outdated despite its use of Unreal Engine. The criticism affects fans and critics of the Tomb Raider series, who are evaluating whether the game will meet modern standards.

The game's developers and publishers will need to address these concerns to maintain interest and sales. The next steps involve official responses from the developers and further previews that might clarify the game's direction.

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