Amazon Games has signed an agreement with Crystal Dynamics to support the development and publishing of an upcoming Tomb Raider main game built on Unreal Engine 5.
The companies announced the partnership today, December 15, saying they have “entered into an agreement whereby Crystal Dynamics will develop a new cross-platform Tomb Raider title, with Amazon Games providing full support and publishing the game globally.” completely.”
The game in question is a next-gen Tomb Raider that was announced in April 2022. Crystal Dynamics, acquired by Embracer Group in August, noted that the acquisition has enabled more unconventional publishing deals like the one with Amazon.
“Crystal Dynamics has a tremendous opportunity following our acquisition by Embracer to redefine the Tomb Raider publishing relationship,” said Scott Amos, director of Crystal Dynamics.
“Change is what we are looking for, and through Amazon Games, we have found a team that shares our creative vision, ambitions and values for the world of Lara Croft across a wide range of possibilities. Rewrite what it means to co-publish and develop, and we look forward to charting this new cycle together, starting with the creation of the biggest and best Tomb Raider game ever. “
A relatively vague description of the new game has also been shared, though it’s mostly in line with what players can expect from Crystal Dynamics’ next game. “The new Tomb Raider game, yet to be uploaded, is a single player narrative adventure that continues the story of Lara Croft in the Tomb Raider series.
It includes all the elements that have made Tomb Raider one of gaming’s most revered franchises, placing players in control of the confident, interdimensional heroine Lara Croft in an environment that rewards exploration and creative pursuit. With mind-boggling puzzles to solve and a variety of enemies to face and defeat.
Crystal Dynamics harnesses the power and advanced technology of Unreal Engine 5 to take storytelling to the next level, in the largest and most complete Tomb Raider game ever made. The title is currently in development, with further details to be announced at a later date.
Not much has been said about the game, and given that it’s still in its infancy, it’ll probably be a little longer before Crystal Dynamics, Embracer or Amazon Games get involved.
In our 9/10 review of the previous game, IGN said, “Shadow of the Tomb Raider delivers a solid finale to the original Lara Croft trilogy.”
Ryan Dinsdale is a freelance editor and actor at IGN UK. He will be talking about The Witcher all day.
