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Fans wondering if Lara Croft’s journey is finally over can rejoice once again as a recent leak suggests that a new title is on the production table again, with a twist this time around. TheTomb Raidervideo game series has been iconic, being one of the few franchises that feature a female protagonist, and it seems like the studio might just be planning to take the series a level ahead by stepping into the world of open-world genre.
For what it’s worth, it seems the developers are keen to follow in the footsteps of none other than Hidetaka Miyazaki, a renowned director who blasted his way into the world of open-world video games with the release of Elden Ring back in 2022.
What Do We Know About The UpcomingTomb RaiderRelease So Far
Christmas has come early for those who have been waiting since 2018 for some news about any new installments in theTomb Raiderfranchise. A leaker by the username @thevscooper on Twitter has suggested how the next game is going to be fully open-world and will be set in India, which is an interesting choice on the studio’s behalf.
Next TOMB RAIDER game will be fully open world and set in IndiaFeaturing vast sceneries, free use of the motorcycle, parachute, and common Lara’s traversal methods to unrestrictedly navigate across a big map and its challengespic.twitter.com/12zGTyiFql
The post additionally reveals how the title will feature vast sceneries as well as the ability to use a motorcycle as a way to get around the map along with parachutes and other methods that Lara Croft has already used in past games to navigate her way around.
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If true, gamers are potentially going to see a huge shift in how theTomb Raidergames are played out as it will be making a big jump to an open map as opposed to a linear story navigation that fans are already used to experiencing. Likewise, if the franchise is truly setting its foot in India, then one can begin to imagine how the studio working on bringing forward the most beautiful landscapes, something whichUncharted: The Lost Legacyhas already covered before.
When Is The NextTomb RaiderComing Out
Revealed by the aforementioned user in areply, the game is supposed to be released in an estimated timeline of a year from now. But that will be only made possible if there are no delays proposed in the way. The user also mentioned how this launch timeframe is not locked at all and can change anytime.
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As discussed before,Tomb Raideris an iconic video game series, and one of the only few that manages to portray a female protagonist well. What this also means is how Crystal Dynamics would be ultimately putting in their best efforts to make the player’s experience feel worthwhile. To help with the same, the studio is predicted to be using Unreal Engine 5, a recently introduced game-developing engine that is also beingmade use of in the upcoming Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2.
Aaditya Chugh
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At Fandomwire, Aaditya has been covering the world of multiplayer and RPGs in the gaming industry for the last 2 years. He writes on anything AAA, like Elden Ring and Starfield, to Indie hits like Stardew Valley, which even got him a place at the table as one of the official reporters at M. Comic Con 2025. Sony, Xbox, Nintendo, you name it, and he will be here to provide you with whatever you might need to stay in the loop.
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