Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis appears to have removed Denuvo before its February 12, 2027 release

According to a change on the Steam page and an update in SteamDB, the Steam version appears to have removed Denuvo before release. That DRM change has not yet been officially confirmed by Crystal Dynamics, Flying Wild Hog, or Amazon Game Studios.

The Steam description calls the game a “stunning reimagining” of Lara Croft’s first adventure, with modern gameplay, new surprises, and a release still planned for February 12, 2027.

What happened

The Steam page for Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis describes the game as a reworking of Lara Croft’s first adventure, with “jaw-dropping visuals,” modern gameplay, and new surprises meant to preserve the spirit of the original. The release is still listed for February 12, 2027, which is also the date referenced in coverage of the game.

The most notable recent change is that, according to SteamDB and the store page, Denuvo no longer appears to be attached to the Steam version. That suggests the DRM protection may have been removed, but without an official statement it remains an observation based on store and database data. The available reporting does not mention any confirmation from Crystal Dynamics, Flying Wild Hog, or Amazon Game Studios.

The game is being built in Unreal Engine 5. The Steam description also frames it as a modern reimagining of the original adventure, but the available text does not provide a full formal feature list. As a result, details about specific gameplay or level design changes remain limited to what has been mentioned in the store text and reporting.

So far, the current information points to three hard facts: the planned release date, the development and publishing setup, and the indication that Denuvo has disappeared from the Steam version. For the DRM status, however, the evidence still comes mainly from SteamDB and the store page; an official confirmation of Denuvo’s removal is still missing.

Background

Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis is not a simple remaster of the original Tomb Raider from 1996, but a reimagining of that first adventure. Crystal Dynamics and Flying Wild Hog are developing the game, while Amazon Game Studios is serving as publisher. That combination makes the project a notable collaboration within the Tomb Raider franchise, especially since the title explicitly returns to Lara Croft’s debut story.

The Steam description emphasizes a “stunning reimagining” with modern gameplay and new surprises. The available blurb also talks about a retelling that preserves the feel of the original while presenting it with a more modern look and technology. The game is being built in Unreal Engine 5, which fits its positioning as a fully modernized version of the classic adventure.

In coverage of the possible DRM change, the key point is that SteamDB and the store page show a change, but no official explanation has been published by the parties involved. That means Denuvo’s current status on the Steam version should still be treated as likely, not definitively confirmed. The available sources mention the change itself, but not the reason behind it.

The available descriptions also mention larger, more connected areas and updated versions of familiar puzzles, including the Lost Valley cog sequence. Even there, these details are not confirmed as a complete official feature list in the current source set. The safest reading is that the game is a modern reimagining of the original, built in Unreal Engine 5 and set for release on February 12, 2027, while the DRM status remains open until an official confirmation arrives.

Sources

• Steam page for Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis
• SteamDB update for Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis
• Gamerant: Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis no Denuvo good