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Tomb Raider Remake Adding Skill Trees And Crafting
Kotaku • • technology
Key Points:
- Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis, a big-budget remake of the original classic, is set to launch on February 12, 2027, for consoles and PC, with early access available through pre-orders.
- The game introduces new mechanics not present in the original, including a crafting system where players collect herbs to create buffs and healing items, as well as a skill tree to upgrade Lara Croft’s abilities.
- These additions have sparked criticism from fans who prefer Lara to start as a fully skilled character, expressing disappointment that the game continues the RPG and survival mechanics trend seen in recent Tomb Raider titles.
- Critics and fans hoped the remake would return to the action and platforming roots of the original games, avoiding resource collecting and skill progression systems that some feel undermine Lara’s established expertise.
- Concerns have also been raised about the use of AI-generated assets in the remake, further dampening enthusiasm for the game among some longtime fans.
