Alix Wilton Regan, who was recently announced as the new Lara Croft, was previously involved in the Perfect Dark reboot, which was unexpectedly canceled by Microsoft after significant progress. She expressed her shock and disappointment over the cancellation, which also led to job losses and the disbanding of the project team. Wilton Regan is now focused on her role as Lara Croft, but she remains fearful of losing this new role, similar to her experience with Perfect Dark. Her first appearance as Lara will be in Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis.
Camilla Luddington, the voice of Lara Croft in recent Tomb Raider games, has bid farewell to her role as she passes the torch to Alix Wilton Regan, who will take over as Lara Croft in upcoming games and a new TV series, with the franchise celebrating its 30th anniversary.
The article announces the upcoming Tomb Raider games 'Catalyst' (2027) and 'Legacy of Atlantis' (2026), with new actress Alix Wilton Regan taking over as Lara Croft, replacing Camilla Luddington, who expressed gratitude for her time portraying the iconic character.
Camilla Luddington, who portrayed Lara Croft in the Survivor trilogy, has officially passed the role to Alix Wilton Regan, who will star in upcoming Tomb Raider games and projects, including the remake of the first game and a new TV series. Luddington expressed pride in her work and gratitude to the fandom, while Regan is excited to begin her new role, promising that 'we're just getting started.' The new games are set for release in 2027 and next year, respectively.
The Perfect Dark series faces an uncertain future after Microsoft's recent cancellation of a new project by The Initiative. Joanna's voice actor, Alix Wilton Regan, is urging fans to voice their support online in hopes of reviving or saving the series, though the chances seem slim. Despite setbacks, fans can still experience the original game on Switch, and there is hope that fan support might influence future developments.
The cancellation of Microsoft's Perfect Dark reboot has led to emotional appeals from actors involved, including Alix Wilton Regan and Elias Toufexis, who express disappointment and financial loss, highlighting the broader impact of recent layoffs at Microsoft affecting multiple game projects.
