A fresh rumor has stirred up the Tomb Raider fanbase, claiming that a remake of the original 1996 game could be revealed at The Game Awards 2025 on December 11. While some are buzzing with excitement, others aren’t thrilled about yet another return to Lara Croft’s roots.
The Game Awards 2025 could spotlight a Tomb Raider remake
This year’s Game Awards is already packed with anticipation between Star Wars speculation and surprise reveals, fans are bracing for bombshells. Now, according to @RaidersSociety on X, there’s chatter that a Tomb Raider 1996 remake might take the stage.
It would be the first major game reveal for the franchise since 2018’s Shadow of the Tomb Raider, aside from a few remasters. And while nothing’s confirmed, the leak has picked up enough traction to stir up expectations and frustrations.
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Unreal Engine 5 and open-world rumors fuel speculation
Details remain thin, but leaks suggest the project could be built using Unreal Engine 5, with some speculating it may adopt an open-world structure. That would mark a significant shift for the franchise, potentially aligning the gameplay more with modern exploration-driven titles rather than its puzzle-heavy roots.
Complicating matters, the upcoming Tomb Raider TV series is reportedly connected to the new game. The implication? This could be more than a simple remake; it might be part of a broader reboot strategy across media.
Fans are torn over yet another remake
While nostalgia is powerful, not everyone’s buying in. Many longtime fans feel like the franchise is stuck on replay. And they have a point:
- The original Tomb Raider was already remade once (Anniversary, 2007)
- A second remake was scrapped mid-development
- The game just received a remaster alongside Tomb Raider II and III
- Now this would mark the fourth version of the same game
Comments across social media reflect the tension. “Imagine waiting 7 years for TR12 and it’s another remake of the first game…” one fan lamented. Another added, “This is getting ridiculous. We want new stories, not reboots of reboots.”
All eyes on December 11 for Tomb Raider answers
Despite the divide, nothing is official, yet. Crystal Dynamics has remained silent, and the rumored reveal remains just that. With The Game Awards 2025 set for December 11, fans will have to wait a little longer to find out whether the rumors are true, and if so, what kind of Tomb Raider 1996 remake they’re really getting this time.
