Simply as Crystal Dynamics introduced a new Tomb Raider sport, Days Gone director and former Bend Studio staffer Jeff Ross revealed that he’s joined the studio as a design director. Nonetheless, Ross isn’t able to disclose what he’s engaged on but, leaving followers questioning if he’s engaged on the brand new Tomb Raider sport, Microsoft’s Good Darkish, taking up Marvel’s Avengers, or directing a distinct yet-to-be-announced venture fully.

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Past stating that it desires to push the envelope with Unreal Engine 5, Crystal Dynamics hasn’t revealed something about its new Tomb Raider sport. Ross’ announcement got here after the sport was introduced so it might be a curious case if he’s nonetheless beneath NDA of some kind. Of word in his tweet is the point out of him shifting to Seattle, Washington. Crystal Dynamics established its Washington studio in 2018 to work on Marvel’s Avengers.

I’m excited to announce I now work on the superb Crystal Dynamics as Design Director. That’s all I can say apart from I’m thrilled with the venture, and particularly the staff of actually fantastic individuals.

I’ll grow to be a Seattleite this summer time.

Additionally–Come work with me! https://t.co/HjDFIFk7MF

— Jeff Ross (@JakeRocket) April 5, 2022

So far as the Good Darkish principle is anxious, apparently Microsoft’s sport already has a design director in Mike McTyre. And thus, what Ross is engaged on stays a thriller. His LinkedIn replace additionally doesn’t reveal something besides that he joined Crystal Dynamics in February 2022.

After almost 15 years at Bend Studio, Ross joined Mortal Kombat developer NetherRealm Studios however solely stayed there for beneath a yr. Over the previous yr, he turned most identified for his Twitter outbursts towards Sony for not greenlighting a Days Gone sequel, going a step additional to complain concerning the firm celebrating Ghost of Tsushima’s success, arguing that Days Gone would have offered hundreds of thousands of copies too.

In different information, Ubisoft is reportedly making a brand new battle royale sport, and the brand new Witcher sport will likely be constructed on Unreal Engine 5.