New Tomb Raider Powered By Unreal Engine 5 Will Be Unveiled Next Year

Back in July of this year, podcaster Colin Moriarty dropped some details about the upcoming Tomb Raider, allegedly obtained through reputable sources.

According to him, “Project Jawbreaker” – as it would be previously called – will show Lara Croft learning to work in a team, now without interference from family problems or past traumas.

However, Phil Rogers, CEO of Eidos Montreal, confirmed that the next Tomb Raider will be revealed in 2023. First project of the franchise after the acquisition of Square Enix studios by Embracer Group, the title is under development in Unreal Engine 5 and promises to improve all aspects series technicians.

In a conference with investors, the executive, who also leads Crystal Dynamics (owner of the series), commented on the plans and gave more details about Lara Croft's new adventure. According to him, working with the Epic Games engine will allow “elevating the narrative to new levels”.

Basis for the future of the popular franchise, the next Tomb Raider should be presented sometime in 2023, when the team is ready to show it.

In this way, those who were waiting for The Game Awards 2022 for a possible announcement or other showcases will have to wait a little longer.