After seven years without news, fans hope the new Tomb Raider will surface at upcoming summer gaming events.
It has now been seven long years since the last Tomb Raider game, and fans are growing restless. Despite numerous rumours swirling around titles like Resident Evil 9 and Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3 for this year’s Summer Game Fest and other major showcases, the next Tomb Raider remains conspicuously absent from the conversation.
This silence is especially notable given the franchise’s importance. Tomb Raider is a major moneymaker and one of the flagship series for its developer and publisher. Yet, the prolonged quiet suggests the project may be encountering serious challenges. Fans have noted that the developer and its parent company have faced internal problems in recent years, raising questions about the new game’s status and priority.
“I really hope someone announces something this summer,” one reader wrote, echoing the frustration of many who have seen little sign of progress or even acknowledgement of the game. This uncertainty has sparked speculation that the project may have been quietly shelved or significantly delayed, despite official claims that a new entry is in the works.
The lack of news stands in stark contrast to the usual hype that surrounds such a high-profile franchise. Tomb Raider’s combination of exploration, action, and storytelling has made it a fan favourite since its original 1996 debut. The reboot series, which began with the 2013 game, revitalised the brand with fresh narrative and gameplay innovations. Naturally, gamers want to know when they’ll be able to return to Lara Croft’s latest adventure.
Meanwhile, Nintendo enthusiasts are also voicing their own concerns, but about the Switch 2’s game lineup. With the console’s launch looming, many feel there’s a lack of major first-party titles beyond Mario Kart World and the recently announced Donkey Kong Bananza. The absence of key franchises such as a new Zelda or Splatoon game is perplexing, especially since a teaser or vague promise could easily build excitement ahead of release.
This sentiment highlights a wider trend: gamers crave new, diverse experiences from their platforms and franchises, but some beloved series seem stuck in limbo. Whether it’s the next Tomb Raider, Zelda, or Splatoon, fans are eager for announcements that offer a glimpse of what’s coming.
Other letters touch on gaming trends and issues, such as the growing shift away from physical games and midnight launches, which some still cherish as a nostalgic experience. There are also debates about difficulty settings, with some players questioning whether multiple levels dilute game design or cater to different play styles.
Speculation around highly anticipated games like GTA 6 continues as well. One reader doubts a release this year, expecting delays but still acknowledging the immense buzz and word-of-mouth power the franchise commands. The question many ask is not just when GTA 6 will land, but how soon talk will shift to GTA 7.
Meanwhile, Sony’s recent price fluctuations for the PlayStation 5, combined with regional differences in pricing, have frustrated some gamers, highlighting ongoing uncertainties in the hardware market. At the same time, early analyses of the Switch 2’s performance reveal interesting trade-offs: despite hardware seemingly closer to a PlayStation 4 level, features like DLSS and ray tracing could deliver surprisingly impressive graphics for a handheld device.
These diverse conversations reflect the gaming community’s hunger for fresh announcements and the evolving landscape of how games are developed, marketed, and played.
As for Tomb Raider, all eyes will be on this summer’s big gaming events, hoping the long wait might finally end with a reveal or at least some official news. Until then, fans will continue to speculate and hold out hope that Lara Croft’s next chapter is not lost to time.
