Tomb Raider Remake Rumors Surface Ahead of The Game Awards 2025
A potential remake of the original Tomb Raider is generating excitement among fans, with speculation mounting that an announcement could arrive at The Game Awards 2025. This comes as anticipation builds for news regarding the long-awaited new mainline Tomb Raider title currently in development with Amazon.
It has been seven years since the release of a core Tomb Raider game, with 2018’s Shadow of the Tomb Raider, developed by Eidos-Montréal, concluding the reboot trilogy that began in 2013. While Crystal Dynamics, the series’ primary developer, was occupied with Marvel’s Avengers, a new Tomb Raider experience in partnership with Amazon has been in the works for over three years, remaining shrouded in secrecy. Recent company layoffs had cast a shadow over the project, but a new rumor suggests there may be even more in store for fans.
According to sources at the fan account Society Of Raiders, a remake of the 1996 Tomb Raider could be unveiled at The Game Awards on December 12, 2025. While Society Of Raiders is not a consistently reliable source of leaks, the possibility feels plausible, particularly if it’s being developed alongside the new Amazon-backed title. This wouldn’t be the first reimagining of the original game; Crystal Dynamics previously released Tomb Raider: Anniversary in 2007 for PlayStation 2 and Xbox 360. Given the nearly two decades since that release, a modern revamp could significantly revitalize the franchise.
The timing of the rumor coincides with a mysterious teaser campaign led by The Game Awards host, Geoff Keighley. He has been sharing images of a statue, prompting widespread speculation about a hidden game announcement. While titles like Diablo 4, God of War, The Elder Scrolls 6, and Lords of the Fallen 2 have been ruled out, Tomb Raider has emerged as a strong contender. Keighley described the statue as “Regal.inspiring.thickness,” while The Game Awards’ official X account posted a cryptic message: “The [blank] are silent. [blank] bleeds. New [blank] stir.”
Adding to the intrigue, the final season of the Netflix animated series Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft is scheduled to premiere on the same day as The Game Awards. Furthermore, a live-action series starring Sophie Turner is slated to begin filming in January 2026 for Amazon. This confluence of events has fueled speculation that a Tomb Raider reveal is imminent, and that Turner might even make an appearance at the awards show, following in the footsteps of previous celebrity guests like Harrison Ford and Al Pacino.
The gaming landscape is ripe for a Tomb Raider resurgence, and the convergence of these factors suggests that December 12, 2025, could be a pivotal moment for Lara Croft and her fans.
