Crofty business.
The company shared the news in a short press release headlined “Crystal Dynamics takes control of its most beloved games”.
“We are excited to inform you that Crystal Dynamics has taken control of several game franchises - including Tomb Raider and Legacy of Kain - from the games' previous owner,Square EnixLimited,” the PRreads.
“As a result of this change, Crystal Dynamics (or its affiliate) is now the owner of these games and the controller of the gameplay and personal data related to them.”
Meanwhile, in a similar release,Eidos-Montrealalso revealed it is now the owner of games such asDeus Exand Thief following its sale by Square Enix.
Earlier this year, it was annoucned that the next game in theTomb Raider seriesis being made inUnreal Engine 5.
While official details about this upcoming release are still thin on the ground, aleak from an audition scriptfor a role in the game told of Lara Croft leading a team of younger tomb raiders as she deals with the isolation of success.
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