Last month, Embracer finalized its acquisition of quite a few Square Enix belongings, particularly the Japanese firm’s western studios and builders. This deal noticed Crystal Dynamics, Eidos Montreal, and Square Enix Montreal change fingers for $300 million.

Crystal Dynamics has signalled that, following this deal, they’ve regained management of the Tomb Raider franchise, which follows adventurer and archaeologist Lara Croft in her travels. The developer first gained management of the franchise in 2006 and went on to develop each recreation within the franchise till the newest entry, Shadow of the Tomb Raider, which was developed by Eidos Montreal and launched in 2018.

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Crystal Dynamics now owns the rights to the franchise, amongst others. Only one different franchise – Legacy of Kain – was highlighted in a quick press launch.

Referring to the acquisition, Crystal Dynamics states that “As a results of this variation, Crystal Dynamics (or its affiliate) is now the proprietor of those video games and the controller of the gameplay and private information associated to them.”

“We look ahead to taking this new and thrilling journey with you.”

Although the franchise is finest recognized for its AAA console video games, Lara Croft has been featured in quite a few types of media, in addition to video games on cellular platforms: Lara Croft GO – developed by Simutronics – and Lara Croft: Relic Run, developed by Square Enix Montreal.

As a part of the deal, Crystal Dynamics will take cost of all the franchise, together with an upcoming Tomb Raider at the moment in improvement and any future cellular titles. However, no different titles from Crystal Dynamics have been introduced, though Embracer beforehand acknowledged that it’s contemplating reviving a number of dormant franchises.

Last month, we listed Embracer Group as quantity 21 on our listing of the highest cellular recreation makers of 2022.