New Tomb Raider Set to Be Revealed at The Game Awards

After years of silence and persistent rumours, it looks like Lara Croft is finally ready to step back into the spotlight. Multiple industry sources have indicated that the next Tomb Raider game will be formally revealed at The Game Awards later this week, marking the franchise’s first major showcase since Crystal Dynamics confirmed a new entry was in development back in 2022.

While the studio has kept a tight lid on details, the timing of the reveal lines up with what fans have long suspected. Crystal Dynamics has been quietly expanding its team, the Amazon Games publishing partnership has been well underway for some time, and the franchise’s official social channels have been far more active in recent months. Nothing has been outright stated, but anyone following the breadcrumbs has felt something brewing.

What’s especially interesting is that this new Tomb Raider is expected to be the first game built entirely using Unreal Engine 5. Developers have previously hinted that the engine would allow for more grounded facial animation, advanced lighting, and large-scale environments that earlier Tomb Raider titles struggled to fully realise. If true, the next adventure could represent one of the biggest technical leaps the series has ever seen.

Details about the story remain a mystery. It’s unclear whether Crystal Dynamics plans to continue the reboot timeline, start fresh, or explore a more seasoned Lara Croft something fans have been asking for since Shadow of the Tomb Raider wrapped up the origin trilogy in 2018. With Amazon involved, some have even speculated that the new game could tie into the upcoming Lara Croft TV adaptation, though nothing suggests a direct connection just yet.

Regardless of what form it takes, excitement around the reveal is already building rapidly. The Game Awards has become a reliable platform for major announcements, and bringing back one of gaming’s most iconic characters would undoubtedly be a standout moment during the show.

We’ll know soon enough. If the reports are accurate, Lara’s next chapter will be unveiled live on stage ending years of speculation and setting the tone for the future of the Tomb Raider franchise.