Lara Croft’s PS1 to PS5 Glow-Up to Be Revealed in Tomb Raider Cover Story
Game Informer’s upcoming issue will feature a comprehensive cover story examining three decades of the Tomb Raider franchise and Lara Croft’s evolution as one of gaming’s most iconic characters. The 18-page feature represents a significant deep dive into the series’ history and future.
The magazine will allocate 12 pages to detailed coverage of Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis, an upcoming remake set to launch next year. This substantial section will explore the developers’ vision for modernizing the classic franchise while maintaining its core identity.
The remaining six pages will serve as a retrospective, tracing the franchise’s journey from its original PlayStation 1 debut through its various incarnations across subsequent console generations, culminating in current-generation hardware. This historical examination will document how the series has evolved technologically and in terms of game design throughout gaming’s console cycles.
The cover story underscores the enduring cultural significance of the Tomb Raider franchise and its lead character, representing one of gaming’s longest-running and most beloved series.