Crystal Dynamics has laid off an additional 30 employees as part of a restructuring effort, marking the third significant wave of layoffs this year. This announcement came through a LinkedIn post where the company emphasized the need to optimize the development of the next Tomb Raider game alongside future projects. These cuts are in line with previous layoffs earlier in the year, associated with the cancellation of the Perfect Dark reboot which Crystal was supporting. Currently, the only known project under development is the new Tomb Raider, expected to be published by Amazon Games. The studio has been focusing on remastering older titles while its last original project was the poorly received Marvel's Avengers in 2020.

What is the current status of the new Tomb Raider game?

The new Tomb Raider game is still in development at Crystal Dynamics despite the recent layoffs. The studio is actively restructuring to support the game's production and future projects.

Tomb Raider is a beloved action-adventure franchise that follows the iconic character Lara Croft as she explores ancient tombs and uncovers hidden treasures. The series has evolved over the years, embracing both action and narrative depth, with recent titles offering cutting-edge graphics and gameplay mechanics. The most recent installments aim to tell Lara's origin story while expanding on her adventures, making the anticipation for the upcoming title even greater among fans.