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Tomb Raider Reveal Set for December 11 Game Awards

12/9/2025

Summary

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The Game Awards on December 11 will feature a Tomb Raider announcement, confirmed by Geoff Keighley (host).
The reveal follows a Fortnite fan vote and will show Tomb Raider's future.
Crystal Dynamics is developing Tomb Raider's next game with Unreal Engine 5, published by Amazon Games.
Speculation includes a remake of the 1996 original and a new India-set game featuring Lara Croft against a secret society.

History

Historical Context

Launched in 1996, the original *Tomb Raider* game, developed by Core Design, transformed the action-adventure genre and introduced the iconic character Lara Croft. Selling over 7 million copies, it became a cultural phenomenon, leading to sequels and adaptations. The upcoming announcement at The Game Awards highlights the franchise's evolution, particularly with Crystal Dynamics' integration of Unreal Engine 5, signaling a new era in gaming technology.

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Story summary

The Game Awards on December 11 will feature a Tomb Raider announcement, confirmed by Geoff Keighley (host).
The reveal follows a Fortnite fan vote and will show Tomb Raider's future.
Crystal Dynamics is developing Tomb Raider's next game with Unreal Engine 5, published by Amazon Games.
Speculation includes a remake of the 1996 original and a new India-set game featuring Lara Croft against a secret society.

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