Crystal Dynamics has officially cast Alix Wilton Regan as the new voice of Lara Croft for upcoming Tomb Raider titles, beginning with Legacy of Atlantis. The announcement marks a major transition for the franchise, introducing a new performance that will help define Lara Croft’s future across multiple eras of the series.
Early reactions to Lara’s updated look and voice direction have been largely positive, with fans expressing cautious optimism about the new portrayal and its alignment with the character’s evolving identity.
Passing the Torch From the Survivor Era
Camila Luddington, who voiced Lara Croft throughout the Survivor Trilogy, publicly passed the torch to Regan via social media, signaling a respectful and intentional handover of the role. While Keeley Hawes briefly returned to voice Lara in a Call of Duty crossover, Crystal Dynamics opted to move forward with a new actor for the mainline Tomb Raider games.
This decision reinforces the studio’s intent to unify Lara’s timeline while allowing room for a fresh interpretation that bridges past and future iterations.
A Legacy of Iconic Voices
Lara Croft has been voiced by several notable actors throughout the franchise’s history, including Shelley Blond, Judith Gibbons, Jonell Elliot, Keeley Hawes, and Camila Luddington. Each performance shaped a different phase of Lara’s character, from the confident adventurer of the classic games to the more vulnerable and grounded Survivor-era heroine.
Regan inherits a role with high expectations, tasked with honoring that legacy while establishing her own definitive take on the character.
Balancing Two Versions of Lara
The upcoming games require a broad emotional and tonal range. In Legacy of Atlantis, Lara is expected to reflect a younger adventurer closer to the Survivor Trilogy’s portrayal. In contrast, Catalyst, planned as a 2027 continuation of the Legend Trilogy, will feature a more experienced, fully realized “ultimate” Lara Croft.
Regan’s performance will need to unify these versions into a consistent and believable character, bridging timelines without losing identity or emotional continuity.
A Proven Voice Acting Track Record
Alix Wilton Regan brings extensive experience to the role, with notable performances including Alt Cunningham in Cyberpunk 2077, Samantha Traynor in Mass Effect 3, the Inquisitor in Dragon Age: Inquisition and Veilguard, Aya in Assassin’s Creed Origins, Augusta in Wuthering Waves, and Lea in Lies of P.
Her work in Cyberpunk 2077 in particular stood out among a high-profile cast, showcasing her ability to balance vulnerability, authority, and composed intensity—qualities essential to Lara Croft’s character.
What Comes Next for Tomb Raider
Throne of Atlantis is currently expected to release in 2026, with more footage and dialogue likely to appear at major industry events such as The Game Awards. As more material becomes public, fans will get a clearer sense of how Regan’s interpretation shapes the next era of Tomb Raider.
For now, the casting signals a confident step forward for the franchise, positioning Lara Croft for a unified future built on both legacy and evolution.
