Crystal Dynamics Update Hints a ‘Shadow of the Tomb Raider’ Sequel

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Crystal Dynamics Update Hints a ‘Shadow of the Tomb Raider’ Sequel

It’s been nearly 7 years since Shadow of the Tomb Raider came out, and it seems like the franchise may finally be gearing up for a long-awaited return. A recent job listing from Crystal Dynamics suggests that development on the next Tomb Raider game is in its late stages.

While nothing has been formally confirmed, the clues hint at an imminent release in a year or maybe less. If we were to believe these new clues, that would mean that the studio is going to reveal the project in the coming months. And what better way to drop this bombshell on us than at the Summer Game Fest?

Crystal Dynamics is possibly hiring for the next entry into the franchise

On May 17, 2025, Crystal Dynamics posted a job listing for a Senior Level Designer, which u/somethingisnotwight caught and posted about on

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. The listing called for a Senior Level Designer to “spearhead strike teams” and design levels with “compelling puzzle elements” using Unreal Engine.

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What’s gotten our attention isn’t the fact that the studio needs someone experienced in puzzle design, but the specific mention of leading “strike teams.” In game development terms, strike teams are typically used during the final stages of production, often to polish bugs or finalize gameplay elements.

So this newfound detail is small, but a big deal because it hints that the next Tomb Raider game may be approaching completion. While the listing doesn’t name Tomb Raider directly, the description does hint towards it. The studio is currently only working on two games that we know of.

Perfect Dark (a first-person title being co-developed with The Initiative) and the next Tomb Raider (a third-person title and the next entry into the series). It’s safe to assume the role is connected to Lara Croft’s return. And if the term strike team is to be believed, then it could mean the game is less than a year away from release.

RUMOR: Project 007, Tomb Raider or The Wolf Among Us 2 are claimed to be showcased at Summer Game Fest 2025

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The timing of this is perfect for a 2026 release date. Tomb Raider will celebrate its 30th anniversary as a franchise next year after its debut in 1996. While there is no official announcement, recent speculation is also pointing to a potential reveal at Summer Game Fest 2025 in June. There’s no strict evidence, so we’ll just have to wait and see.

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Crystal Dynamics, now under Embracer Group following its 2022 acquisition from Square Enix, has not released a new mainline title since Shadow of the Tomb Raider in 2018. Since then, the franchise’s spotlight has mostly shifted to remasters and crossover appearances in other games like Fortnite, Dead by Daylight, and more.

We have no official confirmation that this upcoming project is a direct sequel to Shadow of the Tomb Raider, but we’ve gotten some information about it.

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Games is publishing the next game, and the studio previously confirmed that the new title would feature a “unified” Lara.

We’re essentially getting a new version of Lara, who will have features from all three versions of the character that we know so far. There’s no telling whether this new approach will succeed, but it’s an interesting idea. For now, this is all we know about the next entry into the franchise.

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