Amazon Games and Crystal Dynamics are Teaming Up for a New TOMB RAIDER Game Using Unreal Engine 5

Here’s some exciting news in gaming, Amazon Games and Crystal Dynamics are teaming up for a new Tomb Raider video game! Crystal Dynamics will be developing the new multiplatform title while Amazon supports the studio and then publishes it globally and is part of Amazon’s growing roster of titles developed externally which also includes Lost Ark, Blue Protocol, and two games featuring original IP from Disruptive Games and Glowmade. This new Tomb Raider game is currently untitled, but some information was provided.

First, the game is described as “a single-player, narrative-driven adventure that continues Lara Croft’s story in the Tomb Raider series.” The release says that it will have “all the elements” that have led to Tomb Raider being a franchise beloved by many. As Lara Croft, players will be able to enjoy an environment designed to reward exploration and creativity in pathfinding and puzzle-solving. There will also be enemies to bring down, so don’t worry. The new Tomb Raider game will be built using Unreal Engine 5 which is very exciting and is said to be “the biggest, most expansive Tomb Raider game to date.” Let’s see if they can deliver on this promise.

Talking about the game briefly, Christoph Hartmann of Amazon Games shared:

Tomb Raider is one of the most beloved IPs in entertainment history. 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.

Scot Amos of Crystal Dynamics said:

Crystal Dynamics has an extraordinary opportunity following our acquisition by Embracer to redefine what a publishing relationship is for Tomb Raider. 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!

This isn’t Crystal Dynamics’ first foray into the world of Tomb Raider as they were the team behind the hit Survivor Trilogy that included Tomb Raider, Rise of the Tomb Raider, and Shadow of the Tomb Raider. Are you excited to play a new game as Lara Croft?