At last year’s Game Awards, Tomb Raider: Catalyst was unveiled with a teaser that promised a 2027 launch. However, Amazon’s gaming chief has confirmed the title will miss that target. The postponement also marks the first time a new Tomb Raider title will debut on PlayStation without a physical disc.
During this week’s The Game Business Show, Jeffrey Gattis, Amazon’s gaming GM, announced two upcoming Tomb Raider games. The first, titled “Atlantis,” is slated for February 12 next year, followed by a sequel in 2028. Gattis expressed enthusiasm and hinted at additional AAA projects in discussion.
Gattis elaborated on Amazon Luna, the streaming platform, explaining how its portfolio will span from casual mobile titles to blockbuster AAA releases like Tomb Raider. He noted that he joined Amazon only last year, shortly before the company scaled back its premium gaming ambitions, including the cancellation of a Lord of the Rings MMO.
The Unreal Engine 5 remake of the franchise’s debut, Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis, was initially slated for a 2026 launch but has been pushed to early 2027. The delay may stem from a congested late‑2026 schedule, with titles vying for attention during the fall following GTA VI, or simply the need for additional refinement.
Although releasing two Tomb Raider titles in a single year seems counterintuitive, whispers of development hurdles surrounding Tomb Raider Catalyst have persisted, especially as Crystal Dynamics continues to navigate successive rounds of layoffs.
Moreover, its 2028 launch marks Catalyst as the inaugural PlayStation title confirmed to arrive exclusively in digital format on the PS5.
Sony announced earlier this month that, beginning January 2028, the production of physical game discs for all new PlayStation releases will cease. From that point forward, titles will be sold solely through the PlayStation Store and retail digital channels, leaving previously released or imminent disc editions unaffected.
Consequently, any game slated for release before the cut‑off but subsequently postponed cannot expect a physical edition, unless Sony reverses course—a scenario analysts deem improbable. Many forecast that the forthcoming PS6 will be an entirely digital platform, yet Sony could still persist in manufacturing PS5 discs.
If the current generation offers any hint, titles will continue to arrive on the existing console line for years ahead.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Why was Tomb Raider Catalyst delayed and what does it mean for PlayStation users?
Amazon announced that Tomb Raider Catalyst will miss its original 2027 launch date, pushing it to an unspecified later date. The delay coincides with Amazon’s shift toward cloud‑based distribution via Luna, meaning PlayStation players will not receive a physical disc version of the game; instead, it will be available exclusively through streaming.
Will there be a physical disc version for Tomb Raider Catalyst on PlayStation?
No. The game will debut on PlayStation without a physical disc, marking the first time a new Tomb Raider title is released on the console solely through digital or streaming channels.
What other Tomb Raider titles are coming from Amazon and how will they be released?
Amazon’s gaming GM Jeffrey Gattis announced two new titles: "Atlantis" slated for February 12 next year and a sequel set for 2028. Both will be part of Amazon Luna’s portfolio, which plans to offer everything from casual mobile games to AAA blockbusters, and they will be delivered via the cloud rather than traditional physical media.
News Source: Kotaku
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