Amazon Games and Crystal Dynamics have announced a partnership that will see the duo develop and publish the next major Tomb Raider title. Amazon Games stated that it will provide full support and undertake publishing responsibilities.
The companies shared that the game will continue Lara Croft’s story in the Tomb Raider series. The first three games of the series, Tomb Raider, Rise of the Tomb Raider, and Shadow of the Tomb Raider, all received high praise from critics and gamers alike.
Christoph Hartmann, VP of Amazon Games, commented on the partnership:
“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.”
Head of Studio at Crystal Dynamics, Scot Amos, also shared thoughts and feelings:
“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!”
The new title is once again a single-player, narrative-driven adventure. The duo stated that the game contains all the elements that have made Tomb Raider one of the most revered franchises in gaming and is also using Unreal Engine 5. Crystal Dynamics and Amazon Games indicated that the game is still in early development, and more details will be announced moving forward.
