Fans are split on Lara Croft's new character design for the upcoming Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis. Initially announced at last year's Game Awards, Legacy of Atlantis is a reboot of the original Tomb Raider. More details of its release, including a finalized release date, various editions, and preorder rewards, were revealed in a gameplay trailer during a pre-Summer Game Fest PlayStation State of Play.
However, some fans of the series noticed something troubling about heroine Lara Croft's new design, especially as it appears on the cover art for one of its fancier editions. While nothing has been confirmed as of yet, if the rumors are true, they speak to a concerning trend in the gaming industry.
Dandeli0ness on X (formerly Twitter) pointed to some inconsistencies in Lara's design on the Collector's Edition steel case. Her pistol and the straps of her backpack look a little unusual, leading this user to suspect that the cover art may have been generated with AI.
Some commenters, like Toasty, jumped to the cover's defense, suggesting it was likely an AI-upscaled version of the cover art, which was only shown in very low resolution during the State of Play trailer. However,...
