Amazon Games Boss Confirms Tomb Raider: Catalyst Delay to 2028

Amazon Games has confirmed that the next mainline Tomb Raider game, currently referred to as Tomb Raider: Catalyst, will not be released until 2028. The announcement was made by Amazon Games boss Christoph Hartmann in an interview with IGN. The delay affects fans eagerly awaiting the next installment in the iconic franchise, which has been in development since 2022. This matters because the game is a highly anticipated title under Amazon's publishing umbrella, following the company's acquisition of the rights to publish the next Tomb Raider game in 2022. According to Hartmann, the decision to push the release to 2028 is to ensure the game meets quality standards and delivers a polished experience. He stated that the development team, led by Crystal Dynamics, is taking the necessary time to craft a worthy successor to the series. The game was originally expected to launch earlier, but no specific prior release date had been publicly set. Looking ahead, Amazon Games and Crystal Dynamics plan to share more details about the game in the coming years, with a full reveal likely closer to the 2028 launch window.