For the first time in years, Tomb Raider fans finally have a date to circle on the calendar. After months of quiet development and scattered rumors, the next installment in the iconic franchise is preparing to step into the spotlight and it’s happening live at The Game Awards 2025.
Crystal Dynamics and Amazon Games are expected to debut the new Tomb Raider with a full reveal trailer during the show, marking Lara Croft’s long-awaited return to the main stage. It’s a major moment not just for the franchise, but for the industry; Shadow of the Tomb Raider launched back in 2018, and since then, Lara’s next adventure has been locked behind years of silence.
Details about the project remain tightly sealed. Insider reports suggest the reveal will serve as the game’s official introduction rather than a teaser, indicating that development is far enough along for a substantial first look. No setting, tone, or gameplay direction has been confirmed yet, but expectations are understandably high for a character who shaped an entire era of action-adventure games.
With The Game Awards known for spotlighting industry-shaking premieres, choosing the ceremony for Tomb Raider’s comeback signals confidence. A global audience will be watching, and if the reveal lands well, the franchise may be positioning itself for a significant new chapter under its Amazon-backed publishing deal.
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Who is developing and publishing the new Tomb Raider?
Crystal Dynamics is developing; Amazon Games is publishing.
When is the reveal of Tomb Raider happening?
During The Game Awards 2025, airing on December 11.
