Ethan Crossfield 
PC players considering Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis have a potentially positive development to track before launch. SteamDB indicates that Denuvo Anti-Tamper is no longer listed on the game's Steam page, although the change has not been confirmed by Crystal Dynamics, Flying Wild Hog, or Amazon Game Studios. The remake remains scheduled for February 12, 2027, leaving plenty of time for the DRM status to change again.
What changed on the Steam listing?
Denuvo reportedly appeared on the Steam page for Legacy of Atlantis earlier in June. Following a September 30 update, the third-party DRM notice disappeared, and SteamDB now reports that the protection is absent. That makes this an encouraging sign rather than a final guarantee: the developers and publisher have not explained the listing change, and Denuvo could still return before release.
The timing is notable because publishers commonly remove Denuvo after launch, sometimes months or years into a game's life. Seeing it apparently disappear before release gives PC users a different outcome to discuss, even if the current listing should be treated as provisional.
Who should pay attention to the change?
The update is most relevant to players planning to buy the PC version through Steam. Denuvo is designed to make games more difficult to crack during their key sales period, but the technology has faced long-running criticism over performance concerns, online checks, and restrictions associated with digital ownership. The source also notes that the performance debate is not conclusive, with Denuvo disputing claims that it inherently reduces performance and results varying between games.
That history means the apparent removal may reduce one concern for some PC buyers, but it does not reveal how Legacy of Atlantis will actually run. No performance results or technical testing are available here, so players should avoid treating the SteamDB update as proof of a smoother release.
What comes next for Tomb Raider?
Legacy of Atlantis is a rebuilt version of Lara Croft's 1996 debut rather than another straightforward remaster. Crystal Dynamics is working with Flying Wild Hog, while Amazon Game Studios is publishing. The teams are using Unreal Engine 5, expanding formerly separate areas into larger connected environments, modernizing combat, and reworking familiar puzzles while keeping the original story and locations recognizable.
The project will also lead into a busier period for the franchise. Crystal Dynamics is preparing Tomb Raider: Catalyst for 2028, an original adventure set across Northern India after a mythical cataclysm reveals ancient secrets. Catalyst is planned as the largest Tomb Raider world yet and will focus on exploration, tombs, puzzles, and customizable equipment. Both games feature Alix Wilton Regan as Lara, linking the remake and the series' next major chapter.
What players should know
- SteamDB reports that Denuvo is no longer listed on the Steam version after a September 30 update.
- The removal has not been publicly confirmed by Crystal Dynamics, Flying Wild Hog, or Amazon Game Studios.
- Denuvo may return before the February 12, 2027 launch, so the current status is not final.
- Legacy of Atlantis rebuilds the 1996 original in Unreal Engine 5 with larger areas, updated combat, and redesigned puzzles.
- The apparent DRM change does not provide evidence about the game's eventual PC performance.
Expert View
This is a worthwhile update for PC players who prefer releases without Denuvo, but it should remain a watch item rather than a purchase signal. Until the developers confirm the decision and provide more technical information, the strongest conclusion is simply that Legacy of Atlantis currently appears less encumbered on Steam than it did earlier in development.
