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Industry News December 22, 2022

Tomb Raider franchise sales hit 95 million units globally

Tomb Raider has cemented itself as one of the best-selling video game franchises in history. The total sales of all titles in the series about Lara Croft’s adventures are now approaching the 100 million mark.

Industry News November 2, 2022

Embracer shuts down Hitman GO developer Onoma, so Crystal Dynamics and Eidos can focus on new IP and Deus Ex

Embracer Group has decided to shut down mobile studio Onoma, just weeks after its rebranding. The Swedish holding company said it will allow Crystal Dynamics and Eidos Montreal to focus on PC and console game development.

Industry News September 8, 2022

Eidos Montreal and Crystal Dynamics take control of Deus Ex and Tomb Raider IPs from Square Enix

Square Enix has now officially handed rights to some of its Western franchises to Eidos Montreal and Crystal Dynamics. These studios will now be able to make new Tomb Raider and Deus Ex games under Embracer Group.

Deals May 2, 2022

Embracer Group to acquire Eidos and Crystal Dynamics, as well as Deus Ex and Tomb Raider rights for €300 million

Embracer Group continues its expansion by entering into an agreement to acquire several studios and IPs from Square Enix. The list includes Tomb Raider developer Crystal Dynamics and Deus Ex maker Eidos Montreal.

Industry News April 6, 2022

Days Gone director Jeff Ross joins Crystal Dynamics following new Tomb Raider game announcement

Jeff Ross, one of the game directors of Days Gone, has revealed that he is now a part of Crystal Dynamics team. He will serve as the studio’s design director.

Industry News November 3, 2021

Square Enix explains reasons for Marvel’s Avengers’ failure, still committed to producing more GaaS titles

While Square Enix calls Marvel’s Avengers an “ambitious title,” it acknowledges that it turned out to be a disappointment. The company has addressed the issues, citing the pandemic and wrong management decisions as reasons for its failure.

Industry News October 8, 2021

Crystal Dynamics adds XP boosts in Marvel’s Avengers, breaking previous promises

Marvel’s Avengers now offers more in-game purchases to players, including XP and resource-collecting boosts. The new monetization elements have been added to the game, although Crystal Dynamics previously stated that IAPs wouldn’t affect gameplay.