Crystal Dynamics will reveal the next chapter for Lara Croft at The Game Awards (TGA), with host Geoff Keighley promising an event “you won’t want to miss.”

The last mainline entry in the iconic franchise, Shadow of the Tomb Raider, was released by Eidos Montreal and Crystal Dynamics in 2018, and fans are eager to see what’s in store for Lara Croft at The Game Awards 2025.

Confirming the franchise’s appearance on X, Geoff Keighley teased fans, saying they will “get a look” at what’s to come this Thursday, December 11.

A Prime-Time Global Reveal at TGA 2025

After its announcement in 2022, there’s been very little information about the upcoming Tomb Raider game, which sets up a big reveal at TGA via a potential cinematic trailer, gameplay reveal, and release date announcement.

Its confirmed prime-time slot at gaming’s largest awards show, which will attract millions of global viewers, highlights the game as one of the most anticipated releases in the coming years.

Lara Croft returns at #TheGameAwards

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Tomb Raider Leaks: What We Expect to See

While Crystal Dynamics and publisher Amazon have not officially confirmed any details, recent leaks point to an open-world, globe-spanning adventure featuring a more grounded and mature Lara Croft.

Moving away from its in-house Foundation engine, Crystal Dynamics is developing the new game using Unreal Engine 5, which will reportedly help to create visually stunning, cinematic, and expansive gameplay that focuses on exploration and non-linear story progression.

The Evolution of Lara Croft

The Game Awards 2025 reveal will come weeks after the announcement that Sophie Turner will play the iconic heroine in Amazon’s upcoming TV adaptation.

Almost a decade after the Survivor trilogy ended, the new Tomb Raider will continue the story, offering a truly global-spanning adventure, setting the tone for the next generation of titles.

Setting the Stage for the Next Decade of Tomb Raider

All eyes are now on The Game Awards 2025 after Geoff Keighley confirmed that Crystal Dynamics and Amazon are preparing to reveal their highly anticipated next entry in the legendary Tomb Raider franchise. The reveal will likely set the franchise up for the next decade.

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