Amazon Games Has Good News for Tomb Raider Fans

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Amazon Games Has Good News for Tomb Raider Fans

Key Takeaways

  • The head of Amazon Games has praised progress on the new Tomb Raider game, citing great ideas and smooth development process.
  • Crystal Dynamics faces challenges with the Perfect Dark reboot, impacting resources for the Tomb Raider project.
  • Fans may have to wait longer for updates on the Tomb Raider game, as focus shifts to the TV series in development at Amazon.

As a seasoned gamer with decades of gaming under my belt, I can’t help but feel a mix of anticipation and patience when it comes to the new Tomb Raider game. The head of Amazon Games’ praise for its progress is music to our ears, but the challenges Crystal Dynamics faces due to their involvement in the Perfect Dark reboot are undeniably daunting.

As a die-hard Tomb Raider fan, I’m thrilled to hear that the development of the latest installment by Crystal Dynamics is moving along swimmingly, as confirmed by the head honcho at Amazon Games. Back in the tail end of 2022, Amazon Games teamed up with the creators behind the recent Tomb Raider trilogy, none other than Crystal Dynamics. Since then, we’ve only caught glimpses of Lara Croft’s fresh new look, but details on the game itself have remained under wraps.

Following Amazon Games’ announcement of Tomb Raider, Crystal Dynamics’ parent company, Embracer Group, has faced some challenging times. Last year, the group underwent a reorganization process that led to job reductions across multiple studios. This restructuring also regrettably led to the shutdown of Volition, a studio famous for its action-packed Saints Row series and Red Faction games. Given these layoffs, gamers are curious about how this has impacted Embracer’s renowned and acclaimed studio, Crystal Dynamics, which is currently working on several high-profile projects.

Despite the upheaval at Embracer Group and the lack of official updates about the upcoming Tomb Raider reboot, it appears that Crystal Dynamics is thriving. In a recent interview with IGN, Amazon Games’ head Christoph Hartmann revealed that Crystal Dynamics has largely been protected from last year’s Embracer Group layoffs and that the team’s work on Tomb Raider is advancing positively. Hartmann addressed the prolonged silence about the project, stating that “the bar for a new Tomb Raider is extremely high. The longer we wait, the more the expectations rise, so it’s a massive undertaking. However, progress is being made…there are some fantastic concepts in development…things are going smoothly.”

Amazon Games Boss Says Tomb Raider Game Is Progressing Smoothly

It’s understandable that Crystal Dynamics is taking time to unveil the new Tomb Raider game given the extensive workload the studio has been dealing with. Notably, they are jointly spearheading the development of Xbox’s long-awaited Perfect Dark reboot, which was initially facing challenges before Crystal Dynamics joined forces in 2021. The collaboration appears to have smoothed out the production process, as suggested by the impressive gameplay reveal of Perfect Dark during Xbox’s June showcase. However, this means that resources are diverted from the Amazon Tomb Raider project, potentially delaying its full disclosure.

…”Working on the next Tomb Raider, the expectations are incredibly lofty. As time passes, anticipation only grows, making this a massive undertaking. However, things are moving forward smoothly, and there are some truly innovative concepts in place – everything seems to be shaping up nicely.”

Although the head of Amazon Games recently shared an optimistic update about the upcoming new Tomb Raider game, it might still be a while before fans get to see or hear any fresh details regarding the title, and even longer until they can preview its gameplay. Meanwhile, Tomb Raider enthusiasts are also looking forward to the Amazon-developed TV series that Phoebe Waller-Bridge from Fleabag is spearheading. However, recent news suggests this project may be encountering challenges as well.

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2024-08-23 20:43