Through press release means, Amazon’s gaming department has revealed its efforts to create a new, multi-platform, Tomb Raider game. Handling development duties will be none other than the franchise veterans at Crystal Dynamics, with whom Amazon has reached a deal.
The next Tomb Raider will be a single player affair, and promises all of the elements that make the series what it is. This includes a strong female lead character, a rewarding game loop, exciting gameplay and interesting environments. It will also feature puzzles, and will utilize the Unreal Engine 5 in order to deliver “the biggest, most expansive Tomb Raider game to date.”
“Tomb Raider is one of the most beloved IPs in entertainment history,” said Christoph Hartmann, VP of Amazon Games. “Amazon Games is committed to bringing players games of the highest quality, from the best developers, across all variety of platforms and genres, and we’re honored by the opportunity to work with this storied developer and franchise. Our team is incredibly excited about collaborating with the talented and visionary Crystal Dynamics team to bring the next chapter of Lara Croft’s saga to players around the world.”
“Crystal Dynamics has an extraordinary opportunity following our acquisition by Embracer to redefine what a publishing relationship is for Tomb Raider,” said Scot Amos, head of studio at Crystal Dynamics. “Transformative is what we’re looking for, and with Amazon Games, we found a team that shares our creative vision, ambitions, and values for a Lara Croft universe across the spectrum of possibilities. They’re uniquely positioned to rewrite what publishing and development collaborations are, and we’re eager to forge this new path together, starting with building the biggest and best Tomb Raider game yet!”