Amazon confirms deal with Crystal Dynamics to publish new ‘Tomb Raider’ game

Amazon Games (AMZN) and Embracer’s (THQQF) Crystal Dynamics announced they have reached an agreement under which Crystal Dynamics will develop a new multiplatform "Tomb Raider" title, with Amazon Games providing full support and publishing the game globally. The as-yet-untitled new "Tomb Raider" game is a single-player, narrative-driven adventure that continues Lara Croft’s story in the "Tomb Raider" series. It includes all the elements that have made Tomb Raider one of the most revered franchises in gaming, giving players control of the confident and multidimensional hero Lara Croft in an environment that rewards exploration and creative pathfinding, with mind-bending puzzles to solve, and a wide variety of enemies to face and overcome. Crystal Dynamics is drawing on the power and cutting-edge technology of Unreal Engine 5 to take storytelling to the next level, in the biggest, most expansive Tomb Raider game to date, the companies said. The title is currently in early development, and additional details will be announced at a later date.