Today we celebrate International Women’s Day – a day to honor the strength, resilience, and brilliance of women around the world.
And there is no better example of all of the mentioned qualities than Lara Croft – she’s smart, strong, curious, fearless, and always ready to face the unknown. That’s exactly why she became a symbol of courage and independence for players around the world.
As a way to celebrate the International Women’s Day, we asked some of the women working on Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis what Lara Croft means to them.
Here’s what they had to say:
ANNA CZAPLA
Senior Producer
For me, Lara Croft is one of my earliest gaming memories. I remember watching my brothers play the original Tomb Raider when I was a child and I was completely fascinated. I loved how confident and fearless she was. At one point I even started tying my hair like hers, a ponytail with two hair ties, because back then in early 3D graphics you couldn’t really tell it was a braid. I would walk around the neighborhood proudly pretending I was Lara Croft. Looking back, I think she represented something powerful to me: independence, courage, and a sense of adventure. She showed me that a woman could be the hero of the story. Working on Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis, especially knowing we are revisiting a game that came out 30 years ago, feels incredibly meaningful. It’s an honor to contribute to such an iconic franchise, one that shaped so many childhood memories, including mine. Being part of bringing Lara’s legacy to a new generation feels both nostalgic and empowering.
ALEKSANDRA SYSKA
Senior Character Concept Artist
Lara Croft was my childhood role model. She inspired me to love history, mythology, and learning, but more importantly, she taught me resilience. She also inspired me to stay active, take care of myself, and pursue my goals with discipline and determination. Whenever I faced bullying, failure, or self-doubt, watching her rise after every fall reminded me to lift my head and keep moving forward. She taught me that strength is not about never failing, but about never giving up.
WERONIKA ŚCIUBISZ
Cinematic Artist
For me, Lara symbolizes a brave, independent woman who explores the world, and leads a life full of adventure. I hope I have a piece of that spirit within me, it’s very close to my heart. Working on this IP is also an interesting adventure.
KATARZYNA LUDWICZAK
COO
Tomb Raider is actually my favourite IP, so I’m really happy that we as Hogs are contributing to this title. I couldn’t be prouder! It truly feels like one of my biggest dreams is coming true. Thank you, Hogs, for making it possible.
KINGA KUCZYŃSKA
HR Recruiter
For me, Lara Croft represents possibility.
I remember discovering Tomb Raider and realizing that the hero on screen could be a woman – not a sidekick, not a love interest, but the one leading the adventure. That mattered more than I understood at the time.
ALEKSANDRA RYDEL
Lead Asset Artist
Lara made me realize that everyone needs to stop sometimes and cook themselves dinner, even in the middle of the jungle or ancient ruins.
KATARZYNA KONIECZNY
Producer
Lara is a timeless icon for me!
JOANNA KOST
UI Artist
I’m a huge fan of this game genre, so a possibility to work on one of the biggest IP’s within it’s a great honour and even bigger learning curve. I’m lovin’ it.
MARIIA PERVUSHYNA
Principal Producer
Lara is a free spirit driven by curiosity, passion and her love for adventures. She is unstoppable, committed, and she is so easy to relate to for me, same as for any modern woman. Go Lara!
JOANNA STANISZEWSKA-SAWICKA
Marketing Director
Lara Croft broke stereotypes by showing that a woman could be the main hero — strong, smart, curious, and fearless enough to lead the adventure instead of waiting to be rescued. She was also one of the first characters that made me fall in love with games. I’ve always loved that energy… and in many ways I feel the same — bold, driven, and not afraid to go after big challenges.