Crystal Dynamics, Studio Behind Tomb Raider, Reportedly Developing Major Lord of the Rings Game
While previous reports suggested Warhorse, the studio behind Kingdom Come: Deliverance, might be developing a Lord of the Rings title, new information indicates a different studio is involved in a significant Middle-earth project.
Sources suggest that Crystal Dynamics, well-known for their work on the Tomb Raider series, is actively developing a large-scale game set in Middle-earth. It's understood that the team is pursuing this project concurrently with the development of new installments in the Lara Croft saga. This clarifies that while rumors of a Kingdom Come developer's involvement persist, these are understood to be separate endeavors.
This project has reportedly been in development for some time, with preliminary data pointing to significant funding, potentially around $100 million, from the Abu Dhabi Investment Office. The game is said to be ambitious in scale, aiming to rival titles like Hogwarts Legacy. The involvement of Embracer and Revenge further underscores the serious scope of this venture, suggesting it goes beyond a typical licensed product.
Both Embracer and Crystal Dynamics have declined to comment on these reports. Given the project's early stage, an official announcement is not expected in the near future.
Fresh materials — Gaming News
UK Government Launches £30 Million Funding for Game Development Sector
The British government has initiated the newest stage of its dedicated Games Growth Package. A significant sum of £28.5 million has been earmarked and will be distributed via the UK Games Fund. The primary objective of this allocation is to provide crucial support for developers in their nasce
ESA's iicon Conference Expands Speaker Lineup, Featuring EA Sports CEO Andrew Wilson and Industry Leaders
The Entertainment Software Association (ESA), a US trade organization, has announced a significant addition to the speaker roster for its new conference, iicon. EA Sports CEO Andrew Wilson will be a featured speaker, joining an impressive assembly of executive talent. Other notable participant
Sara Veal's Framework for a More Sustainable and Supportive Games Industry
Games London recently announced the selected participants for its annual Ensemble initiative. This marks the eighth year of the program, which focuses on highlighting the accomplishments and individual paths of underrepresented creatives within the UK's games sector. English Translation:
UK Games Market Reaches £8.7 Billion in 2025
The United Kingdom's video game industry experienced significant expansion, achieving a market value of £8.7 billion in 2025. This figure is based on the annual consumer games market valuation conducted by UKIE. English Translation: The United Kingdom's video game industry experienced
Neople Reorganizes Development Teams for The First Berserker: Khazan
Nexon's subsidiary, Neople, has undergone a restructuring of its development teams. This strategic move coincides with the highly anticipated game, The First Berserker: Khazan, entering its concluding development stages. The company has emphasized that this reorganization did not involve any em
Gunzilla Games, Developer of Off the Grid and Owner of Game Informer, Accused of Failing to Pay Staff Salaries
Former and current employees of Gunzilla Games, the studio behind the blockchain game Off The Grid and owner of the US gaming publication Game Informer, claim they have not received salaries for several months.