The Game Awards ceremony, which will be held on the night of December 11 to 12, 2025will be marked by the official return of the Tomb Raider franchise. The information was confirmed by Geoff Keighleyorganizer of the event, in a message published on X: “Lara Croft returns to #TheGameAwards! […] Tune in Thursday night for a glimpse into the future of one of gaming’s most iconic franchises.”
The tease started on Fortnite, via a special portal linked to the ceremony’s vote, suggesting that the next chapter of Lara Croft would be revealed on this occasion. This appearance is not anecdotal: it is the first official presentation of a Tomb Raider project since over seven yearsAfter Shadow of the Tomb Raider released in 2018.
A new Tomb Raider game in development at Crystal Dynamics
Since 2022, we have known that a new episode is in development at Crystal Dynamicsnow supported by Amazon Games to publishing. The game uses theUnreal Engine 5which suggests a major technological leap for the series.
This future Tomb Raider is designed as the start of a new trilogyaccording to information gleaned from previous interviews. Rumors speak of more open environments, and areas located in India, Spain, Thailand Or Chinawithout official confirmation at this stage.
To accompany this new beginning, some fans are even anticipating the return of iconic gunsleft aside in the last opuses, which seems to confirm a teaser with Lara in her classic pose, arms crossed.
What if it wasn’t just a game? Remake, compilation, series… everything is possible
Beyond the new main title, several projects are in rumor:
- A remake of Tomb Raider II under Unreal Engine 5 would be in development, according to a source close to the studio.
- A compilation including Tomb Raider Legend, Anniversary And Underworld could also be revealed.
- There Amazon Prime’s Tomb Raider serieswith Sophie Turner in the main role, could also be mentioned during the ceremony.
“Tomb Raider 12 would not be the only major announcement of these 2025 Game Awards”says an informant relayed by Gameblog.
These leads show that Amazon seems to want to deploy an extended universe around Lara Croft, mixing video games, series and perhaps cinema.
An announcement that could relaunch the entire Tomb Raider franchise
For Crystal Dynamicsthis announcement is crucial. After years marked by internal difficulties, the studio is playing big. On the players’ side, expectations are immense. They hope for a back to basicsbut also renewed mechanics. Fans want bothLara’s iconic DNA and one visual and narrative modernization worthy of 2025.
This meeting of December 11 is therefore much more than a simple reveal. He could score the rebirth of a cult sagacapable of competing with the biggest titles of the moment, provided that the fundamentals are respected while innovating.