According to the publication, Crystal Dynamics, known for the Tomb Raider series, is working on a large game set in Middle-earth. Sources claim that the team is working on the project in parallel with the development of new installments of Lara Croft's adventures. This is an important clarification, as rumors of the involvement of the creators of Kingdom Come also exist, but these are two different developments.
The project has been in development for some time and, according to preliminary data, is being funded by the Abu Dhabi Investment Office, which has allocated about $100 million. The scale of the game should allow it to compete with Hogwarts Legacy. Embracer and Revenge are also involved, which indicates a serious scale that goes beyond ordinary licensed products.
Embracer and Crystal Dynamics declined to comment. The release is far away, so there is no need to count on a quick official announcement.