A recent report revealed that details on the newTomb Raidergame might be coming next year. Developer Crystal Dynamics announced earlier that it wasmaking anotherTomb Raidergamewith Unreal Engine 5.
First released in 1996,Tomb Raiderbecame one of the biggest action-adventure games. The franchise’s protagonist,Lara Croft, also became one of the most popular video game heroines.Tomb Raiderhas had three trilogies: the original trilogy, the legend trilogy, and the survivor trilogy. The last game was 2018’sShadow of the Tomb Raider.
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There has been much speculation about the direction Crystal Dynamics would take with the upcomingTomb Raidergame. While no details have been revealed yet, Crystal Dynamics' recent investor meeting revealed that it is planning to release more information by next year. When asked about the upcomingTomb Raidergame, Crystal Dynamics CEO Phil Rogers said that while they can’t divulge specifics just yet, he teased that he’s excited about the direction the team has taken for the next game. Players might expect details on the newTomb Raiderto come out during 2023.
The newTomb Raiderhas been in active development since this year. Crystal Dynamics said in the past that the game would have “next-level storytelling and gameplay experiences” with the use of Unreal Engine 5. It’s possible that the game will drop next year as well, but fans would have to wait for an official announcement from the developer. But what players do know so far is that it will most likely be available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X.
While Crystal Dynamics hasn’t revealed the story for the newTomb Raidergame, some players speculate that it could continue whereShadow of the Tomb Raiderleft off, or follow the original trilogy’s timeline. Another theory is that it would start an entirely new storyline for Lara. Of course, the possibility of a remasteredTomb Raidergame is also there, especially withdevelopers utilizing Unreal Engine 5to rebuild existing games.
There seems to be a resurgence of nostalgic games in the past years with developers either releasing long-awaited sequels or remastering old versions of games. Square Enix is a notable example when it did a complete overhaul ofFinal Fantasy 7, with the second halfFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirthcoming late next year. Many gamers seem to be enjoying the nostalgia of playing their favorites for the first time again. This is why they’re asking developers to bring back certain games, and make them compatible for next-gen consoles. WithTomb Raider,while the Crystal Dynamics' direction is still unclear, longtimeTomb Raiderfans would surely appreciate a new game in the franchise.
