
In this three part origin story (The Survivor Timeline), Lara has been growing from a woman doing anything she can to survive to one who can thrive in any dire situation. Lara Croft is finally becoming the Tomb Raider we’ve known for over two decades.

All of this continues to make TOMB RAIDER a destination brand for action-adventure. The most recent release in the world famous franchise, Rise of the Tomb Raider has received over 100 “Best of” nominations and awards, and is one of the highest rated games. Its protagonist Lara Croft has been a contemporary global icon for over two decades. The original game led to one of the most successful video game film adaptations in history, with the 2013 reboot inspiring a new blockbuster film that embodies the game’s signature survival action style. The TOMB RAIDER franchise has sold over 63 million copies worldwide. We got to see one chapter from beginning to end, but we can’t wait to see the feast for the eyes that awaits us at the full release of the game.Yesterday, I had the pleasure of attending the official unveiling of Shadow of The Tomb Raider event in Los Who's excited to be in the shadow of the Tomb Raider? /2ALQeZXZBi


This became equally important when illustrating the decrepit, derelict tombs Lara is set to explore, with bones and blood scaring off potential tomb raiders. Light reflecting off the water in cavernous tombs makes scenes look like they were cut out of a nature documentary. The lighting engine has been bolstered, which helps with an expanded emphasis on underwater travel. The very beginning of my Shadow of the Tomb Raider demo showed Lara and Jonah navigating their way through a busy Mexican village at night, exemplifying the engine’s ability to make a large group of people act naturally, while NPCs had noticeable attention to detail. It’s not just character models but entire vistas that look amazing. Keep an eye out for the subtle animations, too, as they help fuel the performances by these voice actors. Key character models, including Lara Croft herself and trusty partner Jonah, have been given updates, both in stature and in visual fidelity. Square Enix Shadow of the Tomb Raider is visually stunningĬrystal Dynamics has always produced a high-quality product with this series, but Shadow of the Tomb Raider might be their best work yet.
