New Tomb Raider custodians Embracer Group have mentioned that it sees "great potential" in sequels, remakes, and different content material across the franchise.
Earlier this month, the Embracer Group introduced the acquisitions of a number of western Sq. Enix franchises together with Tomb Raider, Deus Ex, Legacy of Kain and more. The writer is believed to have gotten an important worth, too, because it picked up all of the franchises, in addition to studios Crystal Dynamics, Eidos Montreal, and Sq. Enix Montreal for simply $300 million.It appears the group is losing no time placing its acquisitions to work, both. In a current earnings report, Embracer Group spoke on the acquisition, saying: "We additional strengthened our growth capabilities and IP-portfolio by getting into into an settlement to accumulate Crystal Dynamics, Eidos Montreal and Sq. Enix Montreal, together with Tomb Raider, Deus Ex, Thief and Legacy of Kain and different IPs.
"We see a great potential, not only in sequels but also in remakes, remasters, spinoffs as well as transmedia projects across the Group."
Embracer Group additionally added that the acquisition is anticipated to be confirmed someplace between July and September.
The way forward for Tomb Raider and Deus Ex
This may very well be thrilling news for followers of every series, because it appeared earlier than being picked up, Sq. Enix did not have any large plans for brand new video games in these franchises. Tomb Raider had a large resurgence in 2013 with a profitable reboot, which spawned a trilogy of video games. Deus Ex additionally launched the popular Human Revolution and Mankind Divided, which left issues open for a 3rd sport that by no means got here. Going ahead, Sq. Enix shall be focusing more on its Japanese franchises like Ultimate Fantasy. Nonetheless, this Embracer Group acquisition doubtlessly modifications the way forward for these Western properties. These franchises are a few of the largest Embracer Group now owns, so it appears in its greatest curiosity to speculate closely in them going ahead. The query now's, does the group proceed the storyline of Lara Croft from the current Crystal Dynamic video games, or does it get the developer to reboot the series once more with a contemporary begin? Whereas there was room for more video games after Shadow of the Tomb Raider, the story did really feel wrapped up by the tip of the trilogy.
