Crystal Dynamics' new Tomb Raider game is progressing smoothly according to the head of Amazon Games. Nearly two years ago, in late 2022, Amazon Games announced its partnership with the developer of the most recent Tomb Raider trilogy, Crystal Dynamics, for a new reboot of the classic franchise, though no new details aside from Lara Croft's character design have emerged since.
Since Amazon Games' Tomb Raider announcement, there has been some unfortunate turbulence at Crystal Dynamics' parent company, Embracer Group. Just last year, the conglomerate endured a restructuring phase, which resulted in job losses across many of its studios, and even the heartbreaking closure of Volition, the studio most widely known for its bombastic Saints Row franchise, as well as the Red Faction games. Many gamers have wondered how these layoffs have affected Embracer's most well-known and celebrated studio, Crystal Dynamics, as it has several major titles in development.
The Tomb Raider franchise and its iconic heroine Lara Croft have given audiences some incredible stories over the years.
Despite the turmoil at Embracer Group, and the silence regarding the new Tomb Raider reboot, it seems Crystal Dynamics is still in very good shape. In an interview with IGN, head...