Rise of the Tomb Raider
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| Developer(s) | Crystal Dynamics
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| Publisher(s) | Microsoft Studios[2] |
| Writer(s) | Rhianna Pratchett |
| Series | Tomb Raider |
| Platform(s) | Xbox 360, Xbox One |
| Release date(s) | Q4 2015 |
| Genre(s) | Action-adventure |
| Mode(s) | Single-player |
Rise of the Tomb Raider is an upcoming action-adventure video game and the sequel to the 2013 video game Tomb Raider. The game is developed by Crystal Dynamics, and published by Microsoft Studios.
Gameplay
The game will feature a crafting system, allowing players to create items by scavenging materials from plants and animals in the game's harsh environment.[3]
The in-game environment will include a weather system that both human and animal characters can react to and a day-night cycle. For example, to create a hardier winter coat Lara must hunt a wolf which only comes out during a specific time of day and specific weather condition. Lara can swim which will add to Lara's mobility and combat tactics.[4]
Combat has been redesigned with more options for stealth and sneak attacks. Lara can confuse enemies using the environment, hide behind bushes or in trees, or avoid combat altogether by climbing trees or traveling across roof tops. The bow and arrow return from Tomb Raider. Options for multiple bows can be fashioned from specific animals and materials that Lara can hunt and salvage. Other weapons such as her pistol and climbing axe make a return, plus an added hunting knife for melee or sneak attacks.[5]
Plot
Set after Tomb Raider, Lara Croft's experience of the supernatural on Yamatai has been covered up by the organization Trinity. In order to prove she is not insane Lara becomes obsessed with finding the truth behind myths around the world.[6] Rise of the Tomb Raider follows Lara Croft and Jonah Maiava as they search Siberia for the ancient city Kitezh, built by the Grand Prince of Vladimir in the 13th century, which Lara believes holds some truth behind immortality.[7] In a race against Trinity, a well funded organization interested in the supernatural, Lara must survive against humans, animals, and the environment in order to find the truth behind the myths and become who she was destined to be.[8]
Development
On 1 August 2013, Phil Rogers, Square Enix' Western CEO, confirmed in a blog post on the company's official website that a "next-generation Tomb Raider sequel" is "well into development".[9]
On 9 June 2014, Rise of the Tomb Raider was formally announced with a press release, after a first trailer premiered on Microsoft's E3 press conference earlier the same day. That same trailer was later televised during Xbox Live's broadcast of the Miss Teen USA 2014 beauty pageant.
At Microsoft's Gamescom 2014 briefing, it was announced that the game will be released in late 2015 as a timed exclusive for Xbox platforms.[10][11]
References
- ↑ Cassidee Moser (2015-02-03). "Nixxes Software to Develop Rise of the Tomb Raider on Xbox 360". IGN. Retrieved 2015-03-02.
- ↑ Dave Tach (2014-12-09). "Microsoft will publish Rise of the Tomb Raider (update)". Polygon. Retrieved 2015-03-02.
- ↑ Game Informer, , March 22, 2015
- ↑ Stephany Nunneley (2015-02-03). "Rise of the Tomb Raider: more puzzles, weapon variety, environmental dangers". VG 247. Retrieved 2015-03-02.
- ↑ Game Informer, , March 22, 2015
- ↑ Game Informer, , March 22, 2015
- ↑ Jeffrey Matulef (2015-02-03). "Rise of the Tomb Raider details emerge". Eurogamer. Retrieved 2015-03-02.
- ↑ Game Informer, , March 22, 2015
- ↑ Phil Rogers (2013-08-01). "A note from Phil Rogers, CEO". Square Enix. Retrieved 2015-03-02.
- ↑ Wesley Yin-Poole (2014-08-13). "Microsoft confirms Rise of the Tomb Raider Xbox exclusivity deal "has a duration"". Eurogamer. Retrieved 2014-12-09.
- ↑ Ashley Reed (2014-08-13). "Xbox Rise of the Tomb Raider exclusivity deal 'has a duration'". Computer and Video Games. Retrieved 2014-12-09.
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