Ian Milham is a twenty year veteran of the gaming industry, with some of his most notable credits including serving as an art director on the Dead Space series before becoming the creative director on Battlefield 4 and Battlefield: Hardline. Aside from his work at EA, he also spent some time at Lucasarts, but Crystal Dynamics has now hired him as the new Game Director on the Tomb Raider franchise.
"Adventure games have always been my first love," Milham said in a statement confirming the news. "When the opportunity came to join Crystal Dynamics, I had to jump on it. This is the home of Lara Croft, who is a legend in action-adventure gaming and a pillar of the industry. I’ve admired Crystal’s work for a while now, as they continue to deliver top notch narrative and spectacle, coupled with deep systems and player choice. I’m very excited about where the studio is headed and I’m eager to be a part of it." Based on his past work, it's fair to say that he'll be a good addition to the series.
However, as exciting as this news is, the next instalment of the Tomb Raider franchise has yet to be announced. We know that a Rise of the Tomb Raider 20 Year Celebration Edition is coming in October, but chances are that a new chapter will hit to coincide with the upcoming big screen adaptation.