The development team behind the upcoming game, Tomb Raider: Catalyst, has clarified its position within the series timeline.

Game director Will Kerslake revealed that Catalyst follows the events of Tomb Raider: Underworld, where players witness Lara Croft visiting Helheim and wielding Thor’s legendary hammer, Mjolnir. This new installment will feature Lara on her adventurous journey to Northern India.

“From a timeline perspective, Tomb Raider: Catalyst is set years after the occurrences in Tomb Raider: Underworld,” Kerslake shared. He also mentioned that the recent Survivor trilogy, which depicted Lara’s battles against Trinity across various locations such as Siberia and South America, will remain significant as her origin story.

“What we’re seeing is a more seasoned version of Lara Croft,” the developer noted, emphasizing that players won’t need extensive knowledge of previous Tomb Raider titles to enjoy the game.

“It’s crucial to understand that this marks a new chapter in the Tomb Raider series,” he stated. “Whether you’re a long-time fan or experiencing Tomb Raider for the first time, Catalyst is crafted to be a standalone adventure accessible to all players.”

For those seeking visual clarity on where Catalyst and the newly announced Legacy of Atlantis remake fit within the cohesive Tomb Raider narrative, an infographic by @FeoUltima provides a helpful overview.

The release of Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis is scheduled for next year, while Tomb Raider: Catalyst is set to debut on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Steam in 2027.

This past weekend, actress Camilla Luddington, who portrayed Lara Croft, passed on her bow and arrows to Alix Wilton Regan, sharing a heartfelt farewell message after a decade of voicing the iconic character. “The Survivor Trilogy was a decade of adventure I will never forget,” Luddington expressed. “I couldn’t be prouder of what we created.”