Amazon Games has signed a deal with Crystal Dynamics to support the development and publishing of the next big Tomb Raider game running on Unreal Engine 5.
The two companies announced the partnership today, December 15, stating that “an agreement has been reached whereby Crystal Dynamics will develop a new cross-platform Tomb Raider title, with Amazon Games providing full support and publishing the game worldwide.” .
The game in question is a next-generation Tomb Raider that was announced in April 2022. Crystal Dynamics, which was acquired by Embracer Group in August, noted that the acquisition has allowed for more unconventional publishing deals like the Amazon deal.
“Crystal Dynamics has an exceptional opportunity following its acquisition by Embracer to redefine the Tomb Raider publishing relationship,” said Scott Amos, president 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. They are in a unique position to collaboratively rewrite and develop what has been published, and we are eager to lead the way. “Together, this new game, starting to build the biggest and best Tomb Raider game ever.”
A relatively vague description of the new game has also been shared, although it basically matches what players can expect from Crystal Dynamics’ next game. “The new untitled Tomb Raider game is a single-player narrative adventure that continues the story of Lara Croft in the Tomb Raider series.
“It incorporates all the elements that have made Tomb Raider one of the most revered gaming franchises, placing players in control of multidimensional, confident heroine Lara Croft in an environment that rewards creative exploration and research, with challenging puzzles to solve and a variety of enemies to encounter and overcome”.
“Crystal Dynamics builds on the power and cutting-edge technology of Unreal Engine 5 to take storytelling to the next level in the biggest and most intense Tomb Raider game yet. The title is currently in development, with more details to come. announced later”.
There won’t be much talk about the game, and given that it’s still in early development, it will probably be some time 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 offers a solid conclusion to the original Lara Croft trilogy.”
Ryan Dinsdale is a freelance translator at IGN and works on behalf of the UK News Editor. He’ll be talking about the witch all day.
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