Developer of Tomb Raider, Crystal Dynamics Announces More Layoffs

On Wednesday, Crystal Dynamics, the developer of Tomb Raider games, announced its fourth round of layoffs in the past year. According to a LinkedIn post, 20 employees across programming, development, and administrative teams were let go as part of a restructuring to finish current projects and prepare for the future. Crystal Dynamics, acquired by Embracer Group in 2022, previously underwent layoffs in March (17 employees), August (number undisclosed), and November (30 employees) of last year. These restructurings coincide with Embracer Group's moves to reduce its presence in the gaming market. The company is offering severance packages and job placement assistance to the affected employees. Currently, Crystal Dynamics is developing two new Tomb Raider games, both officially announced at The Game Awards. One is a remake of the original 1996 adventure, titled Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis, expected to release in late 2026. The second game, Tomb Raider: Catalyst, is an original title scheduled for release in 2027. Alix Wilton Regan will replace Camilla Luddington as the voice of Lara Croft in these new Tomb Raider games.

Crystal Dynamics Collaborates with Amazon for Tomb Raider TV Series and Tomb Raider Titles Publish by Amazon Game Studios

Amazon Game Studios will publish the upcoming Tomb Raider titles. Crystal Dynamics is also collaborating with Amazon to develop a Tomb Raider live-action TV series for Prime Video, starring Sophie Turner as Lara Croft, with filming currently underway in England. Crystal Dynamics' involvement in the Perfect Dark reboot for Xbox has concluded, as the project has been cancelled. Between 2024 and 2025, Embracer Group dismissed approximately 2,000 employees and sold various studios under its control. For more information about upcoming projects, follow our game drop channels on YouTube, Facebook, Twitch, TikTok, and Instagram.

In Case You Missed It

Continuing our exploration of the global gaming scene, we're thrilled to point you towards Ahmed Hassan's recent pieces. First off, he delves into the record-breaking entries and impressive diversity of this year's Gamescom Latin America 2026, with a staggering 966 games from 75 countries vying for top honors ("Gamescom Latin America 2026 Announces Big Festival Finalists", published March 8, 2026). Be sure to check out the finalists and their remarkable journeys here Gamescom Latin America 2026 Announces Big Festival Finalists. In other news, Hassan reports on Crystal Dynamics' fourth round of staff reductions, with the studio reassuring fans of their commitment to projects like Tomb Raider: Catalyst and Legacy of Atlantis despite these changes ("Tomb Raider Studio, Crystal Dynamics, Implements Further Staff Reductions", published March 19th, 2026). Head over to Players For Life to read Hassan's comprehensive coverage here Tomb Raider Studio, Crystal Dynamics, Implements Further Staff Reductions. Lastly, Marcus Thompson explores the upcoming Gamescom Latin America 2026 in his insightful piece, highlighting how this event is set to break records with its five-day B2B schedule and representatives from industry giants like Atari and Blizzard Entertainment ("Gamescom Latin America 2026 Expands Business Frontier with Five Days of B2B Agenda and Two Stages", published March 10, 2026). Check it out here Gamescom Latin America 2026 Expands Business Frontier with Five Days of B2B Agenda and Two Stages.