- Tomb Raider Catalyst will be a fully open-world game, according to a new leak.
- The title will feature a continuous open-world map rather than isolated areas, unlike previous games in the franchise.
- If the report is correct, this will make Catalyst the first open-world game in the series.
With an Amazon series and two new games in production, Tomb Raider is set to make a big comeback. The Game Awards reveal trailer for the franchise’s new titles was the most-viewed trailer of the night.
Tomb Raider Catalyst, the sequel to 2008’s Underworld, is projected to launch in 2027 as the IP’s next mainline entry. If reports are accurate, it will mark a departure from previous titles, moving players into an open-world setting.
Why it matters: Tomb Raider has been around for 30 years, so seeing the franchise take a different approach to its games is encouraging.
As per insider V Scooper, Tomb Raider Catalyst is going to be the first open-world game in the franchise, with the snowy mountains, jungles, and deserts forming a seamless map.
Developer Crystal Dynamics’ previous Tomb Raider trilogy had open-ended areas, but the map wasn’t strictly open-world. However, Catalyst will depart from this trope by using a continuous map rather than isolated regions.
Back in May 2024, V Scooper correctly leaked the setting of Tomb Raider Catalyst, revealing that it would take place in Northern India with a fully open-world map. In addition, he stated that Lara Croft will be able to traverse the map on a motorbike.
Hence, the movie and TV insider has credibility regarding the franchise. Comments from Crystal Dynamics’ studio head also support the report, as Scot Amos stated that Tomb Raider Catalyst is the largest game in the series to date.
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