Rise of the Tomb Raider – News, Reviews, Videos, and More

Rise of the Tomb Raider Box Art
Publisher
Square Enix
Developer
Crystal Dynamics
Platforms
Action-Adventure
Release Date
Xbox One, Xbox 360: November 10, 2015; PC: January 28, 2016; PS4: October 11, 2016; Mac: April 12, 2018; Linux: April 19, 2018
Genre

Game Overview:

Rise of the Tomb Raider is an action adventure video game developed by Crystal Dynamics and Square Enix.

It is the second instalment in the rebooted Tomb Raider franchise. Though it originally launched as an exclusive to the Xbox One and Xbox 360, it was later released for other platforms as well.

Latest Updates For Rise of the Tomb Raider

Far Cry 6, SteamWorld Build, Against the Storm, and More Confirmed for Game Pass in December

Far Cry 6, SteamWorld Build, Against the Storm, and More Confirmed for Game Pass in December

Spirit of the North, Goat Simulator 3, While the Iron's Hot, Tin Hearts, Rise of the Tomb Raider and more are also coming next month.

Far Cry 6, Rise of the Tomb Raider, and More to be Added to Game Pass in December – Rumour

Far Cry 6, Rise of the Tomb Raider, and More to be Added to Game Pass in December – Rumour

World War Z: Aftermath, Spirit of the North: Enhanced Edition, Goat Simulator 3, and others will also be added, as per a new leak.

Embracer Group Says Acquired Square Enix IPs Will Probably See Remakes, Remasters, and Spinoffs

Embracer Group Says Acquired Square Enix IPs Will Probably See Remakes, Remasters, and Spinoffs

"We see a great potential, not only in sequels, but also in remakes, remasters, spinoffs as well as transmedia projects," the company says.

Tomb Raider Series Has Sold 88 Million Units

Tomb Raider Series Has Sold 88 Million Units

The reboot trilogy has sold 38 million across its three games while Lara Croft: Relic Run and Lara Croft: Go had 53 million paid downloads overall.

Rise Of The Tomb Raider Xbox Exclusivity Said To Be Have Been Worth $100 Million

Rise Of The Tomb Raider Xbox Exclusivity Said To Be Have Been Worth $100 Million

A LinkIn from a former Square Enix employee stated that the infamous exclusive deal cost a pretty penny to get.

Tomb Raider: Definitive Survivor Trilogy Available Now On Xbox And PlayStation Stores At Limited Time Reduced Price
Tomb Raider: Definitive Surviror Trilogy Listing Pops up on Xbox Store

Tomb Raider: Definitive Surviror Trilogy Listing Pops up on Xbox Store

The rebooted Crystal Dynamics trilogy might be headed to new consoles with enhancements.

Tomb Raider Ultimate Experience Trademarked By Square Enix

Tomb Raider Ultimate Experience Trademarked By Square Enix

A new trademark points to something ultimate for the classic franchise.

NBA 2K20, Rise of the Tomb Raider, and Erica Free With PlayStation Plus in July

NBA 2K20, Rise of the Tomb Raider, and Erica Free With PlayStation Plus in July

Sony celebrates ten years of PlayStation Plus with three free games.

Rise of the Tomb Raider Heading to Xbox Game Pass in March

Rise of the Tomb Raider Heading to Xbox Game Pass in March

Lara Croft's latest adventure will be part of the game streaming service soon.

Rise of The Tomb Raider Shifted Nearly 7 Million Units

Rise of The Tomb Raider Shifted Nearly 7 Million Units

Meanwhile, the 2013 reboot of Tomb Raider sold over 11 million units worldwide.

Rise of the Tomb Raider Features 3 Visual Modes for PS4 Pro

Rise of the Tomb Raider Features 3 Visual Modes for PS4 Pro

Choose your visual experience.

Rise of the Tomb Raider: 20 Year Celebration Now Available on PS4

Rise of the Tomb Raider: 20 Year Celebration Now Available on PS4

Brings new content, features and PlayStation VR story chapter.

Rise of the Tomb Raider Video Examines Blood Ties DLC

Rise of the Tomb Raider Video Examines Blood Ties DLC

What secrets lurk in Croft Manor?

Rise of the Tomb Raider’s Zombies Gameplay Showcased in New Trailer

Rise of the Tomb Raider’s Zombies Gameplay Showcased in New Trailer

Defend your home in the upcoming new content.

Rise of the Tomb Raider PS4 Pre-Order Offers Tomb Raider Definitive Edition Free

Rise of the Tomb Raider PS4 Pre-Order Offers Tomb Raider Definitive Edition Free

Only valid for PlayStation Store pre-orders though.

Square Enix Reveals Gamescom 2016 Line-Up: Final Fantasy 15, Rise of the Tomb Raider and More

Square Enix Reveals Gamescom 2016 Line-Up: Final Fantasy 15, Rise of the Tomb Raider and More

Square Enix readies its biggest Gamescom line-up yet.

Rise of the Tomb Raider Releasing on October 11th for PS4

Rise of the Tomb Raider Releasing on October 11th for PS4

PlayStation VR support confirmed along with new content.

Rise of the Tomb Raider Patch Adds DirectX 12 Support

Rise of the Tomb Raider Patch Adds DirectX 12 Support

Ambient occlusion fixes, bug fixes, etc. also added.

Rise of the Tomb Raider Has Roughly 400,000 Steam Owners

Rise of the Tomb Raider Has Roughly 400,000 Steam Owners

The PC port is doing pretty decently two weeks after launch.

Rise of the Tomb Raider PC Tech Features Revealed in New Video

Rise of the Tomb Raider PC Tech Features Revealed in New Video

Ambient occlusion, tessellation and dynamic foliage among some of the features.

Rise of the Tomb Raider Baba Yaga DLC Now Available for Xbox One and Xbox 360

Rise of the Tomb Raider Baba Yaga DLC Now Available for Xbox One and Xbox 360

There's no escaping the witch.

Rise of the Tomb Raider Baba Yaga DLC Releasing on January 26th

Rise of the Tomb Raider Baba Yaga DLC Releasing on January 26th

Sadly lacking any John Wick.

Rise of the Tomb Raider PC Confirmed for January 28th Release

Rise of the Tomb Raider PC Confirmed for January 28th Release

Crystal Dynamics' critically acclaimed adventure is finally dated for PC.

Rise of the Tomb Raider PC Listed for January 2016 Release on Steam

Rise of the Tomb Raider PC Listed for January 2016 Release on Steam

Still no official announcement from Square or Crystal Dynamics.

Rise of the Tomb Raider DLC Out in January 2016, Features Hours of Gameplay

Rise of the Tomb Raider DLC Out in January 2016, Features Hours of Gameplay

Lara Croft battles an ancient evil in the upcoming expansion.

Rise of the Tomb Raider DLC Premiering at The Game Awards, New Screenshot Released

Rise of the Tomb Raider DLC Premiering at The Game Awards, New Screenshot Released

Baba Yaga: The Temple of the Witch will see its first appearance at TGA this Thursday.

Rise of the Tomb Raider Reception Addressed by Game Director

Rise of the Tomb Raider Reception Addressed by Game Director

Brian Horton says both Square Enix and Microsoft are "very happy" with the game.

Rise of the Tomb Raider Review – Rise Up

Rise of the Tomb Raider Review – Rise Up

Lara Croft returns in one of her (and the genre's) finest adventures yet.

Rise of the Tomb Raider New Video Looks At… The Tombs In The Game

Rise of the Tomb Raider New Video Looks At… The Tombs In The Game

I mean, tombs are pretty important to a Tomb Raider game, you know?

Rise of the Tomb Raider Launch Trailer Features Karen O.’s “I Shall Rise”

Rise of the Tomb Raider Launch Trailer Features Karen O.’s “I Shall Rise”

Lara Croft begins the journey to make her mark on the world.

Microsoft’s Aaron Greenberg Explains Why Fallout 4 Won’t Cannibalize Rise of the Tomb Raider Sales
Rise of the Tomb Raider’s Woman vs. Wild Series Explores Harsh Environments

Rise of the Tomb Raider’s Woman vs. Wild Series Explores Harsh Environments

Check out some of the challenges Lara will face in her environment.

Rise of the Tomb Raider Gameplay Footage Features Opening Scenes

Rise of the Tomb Raider Gameplay Footage Features Opening Scenes

Watch the beginning 27 minutes of Lara's adventure.

Rise of the Tomb Raider Microtransactions Used for Expedition Card Packs

Rise of the Tomb Raider Microtransactions Used for Expedition Card Packs

Crystal Dynamics sheds some more light on the game's use of microtransactions.

Rise of Tomb Raider Season Pass Includes New Tomb, Survival and More

Rise of Tomb Raider Season Pass Includes New Tomb, Survival and More

New details on the $30 Season Pass have been revealed.

Rise of the Tomb Raider Season Pass Discovered on Amazon

Rise of the Tomb Raider Season Pass Discovered on Amazon

Square Enix and Microsoft have yet to officially announce the same.

Rise of the Tomb Raider Playtime Could Hit 30-40 Hours

Rise of the Tomb Raider Playtime Could Hit 30-40 Hours

That's if you decide to get "everything done" according to lead designer Mike Brinker.

Microsoft Exec: Rise of the Tomb Raider Exclusivity Will Ensure Favorable Outlook Towards Xbox One

Microsoft Exec: Rise of the Tomb Raider Exclusivity Will Ensure Favorable Outlook Towards Xbox One

Microsoft Exec Anshu More also reveals that they are deeply invested in new IPs.

Rise of the Tomb Raider File Size on Xbox One Is Only 20GB

Rise of the Tomb Raider File Size on Xbox One Is Only 20GB

Nice to see a game that won't murder your hard drive.

Rise Of The Tomb Raider Director Confirms Physical Based Rendering For Extra Realism

Rise Of The Tomb Raider Director Confirms Physical Based Rendering For Extra Realism

The graphics are going to be good.

Rise of the Tomb Raider Descends Into Legend With New Trailer

Rise of the Tomb Raider Descends Into Legend With New Trailer

Watch Lara Croft face numerous new dangers and challenges.

PS4 Exec On Rise of the Tomb Raider’s Xbox One Timed Exclusivity: ‘Not Too Concern About This Delay’

PS4 Exec On Rise of the Tomb Raider’s Xbox One Timed Exclusivity: ‘Not Too Concern About This Delay’

India's PlayStation Country Manager, Atindriya Bose also talks about The Last Guardian and how it has generated a lot of inquisitiveness.

Rise of the Tomb Raider Will Let Players ‘Compete With Their Friends,’ But We Don’t Know Exactly How Yet
Rise of the Tomb Raider Playthrough Showcases Stealth Aspects

Rise of the Tomb Raider Playthrough Showcases Stealth Aspects

Want to try an alternative approach to killing? Lara's got you covered.

Rise Of The Tomb Raider Using Async For Awesome Volumetric Lighting On Xbox One

Rise Of The Tomb Raider Using Async For Awesome Volumetric Lighting On Xbox One

Realism is the key with this approach.

Rise of the Tomb Raider Receives Extended Gameplay Demo

Rise of the Tomb Raider Receives Extended Gameplay Demo

Tomb raiding and desert exploration ahoy.

Square Enix Clarifies Rise of the Tomb Raider Sequel Statement

Square Enix Clarifies Rise of the Tomb Raider Sequel Statement

Following statements of a trilogy, publisher reaffirms its focus on the second game

Rise of the Tomb Raider Sequel Could be in Planning Stages – Report

Rise of the Tomb Raider Sequel Could be in Planning Stages – Report

Square Enix's Phil Rogers mentions the "Tomb Raider trilogy", indicating a forthcoming third title.

Rise of the Tomb Raider Looks like The Tomb Raider Sequel We All Wanted

Rise of the Tomb Raider Looks like The Tomb Raider Sequel We All Wanted

Now that is a good showing for the game.

Rise of the Tomb Raider On Xbox One Ready To Take On Fallout 4, ‘Quality Will Speak For Itself’

Rise of the Tomb Raider On Xbox One Ready To Take On Fallout 4, ‘Quality Will Speak For Itself’

Rise of the Tomb Raider offers something completely different, says Brian Horton.

Rise of the Tomb Raider On Xbox One Won’t Have Any Loading Screens, 3 Times Bigger Than The Original

Rise of the Tomb Raider On Xbox One Won’t Have Any Loading Screens, 3 Times Bigger Than The Original

Game director Brian Horton on the scale of the game and also talks about a new mechanic called "a nested approach" to puzzles.

Rise of the Tomb Raider Interview: Like a Phoenix in 1080p

Rise of the Tomb Raider Interview: Like a Phoenix in 1080p

Game director Brian Horton believes the sequel will have something for all fans when it releases this Fall.

Rise of the Tomb Raider Timed Exclusivity “Wasn’t Easy Decision” – Square Enix

Rise of the Tomb Raider Timed Exclusivity “Wasn’t Easy Decision” – Square Enix

Square Enix America CEo Phil Rogers talks about Microsoft's "passion and belief" for the game.

Rise of the Tomb Raider Releasing in Early 2016 for PC, Holiday 2016 for PS4

Rise of the Tomb Raider Releasing in Early 2016 for PC, Holiday 2016 for PS4

Lara Croft's next big adventure hits PS4 one year after the Xbox 360 and Xbox One versions.

Rise of the Tomb Raider Director Confirms 1080p Resolution

Rise of the Tomb Raider Director Confirms 1080p Resolution

Following recent graphics analysis, Brian Horton reveals the game's resolution.

Rise of the Tomb Raider To Incorporate AMD’s New Hair Technology

Rise of the Tomb Raider To Incorporate AMD’s New Hair Technology

I am still not sure why this matters, but it does.

Rise of the Tomb Raider Focuses on Lara Croft’s Destiny

Rise of the Tomb Raider Focuses on Lara Croft’s Destiny

And no, she doesn't have PTSD.

Rise of the Tomb Raider Gameplay Video Showcases Siberian Wilderness

Rise of the Tomb Raider Gameplay Video Showcases Siberian Wilderness

Lara Croft enters into combat mode with this latest video.

Rise of the Tomb Raider On Xbox One Won’t Be Held Back By Xbox 360, Comments On Timed Exclusivity

Rise of the Tomb Raider On Xbox One Won’t Be Held Back By Xbox 360, Comments On Timed Exclusivity

Brian Horton assures that the Xbox One version won't be held back due to the Xbox 360.

Rise of the Tomb Raider Targeting 1080p/30fps, Engine Ovehauled To Utilize Full Power of Xbox One

Rise of the Tomb Raider Targeting 1080p/30fps, Engine Ovehauled To Utilize Full Power of Xbox One

Game has been developed from the ground up on Xbox One, says Game Director Brian Horton.

Rise of the Tomb Raider Gameplay Premieres at E3 2015, Launches November 10th
Amazon Leaks Release Dates for Rise of the Tomb Raider and Forza Motorsport 6
Rise of the Tomb Raider Cinematic Trailer Hypes June 15th Premiere

Rise of the Tomb Raider Cinematic Trailer Hypes June 15th Premiere

The newest trailer shows Lara Croft in her element.

Rise of the Tomb Raider News Coming on June 1st

Rise of the Tomb Raider News Coming on June 1st

Square Enix teases something for its action adventure title on Monday.

Square Enix Is No Longer Listing Rise of the Tomb Raider for Xbox 360

Square Enix Is No Longer Listing Rise of the Tomb Raider for Xbox 360

Could the sequel to 2013's reboot be dropping the last gen version?

Rise of the Tomb Raider Still Timed Xbox Exclusive

Rise of the Tomb Raider Still Timed Xbox Exclusive

Phil Spencer clarifies recent comments on the game being Xbox exclusive.

Tomb Raider Reboot Sold 8.5 Million, Set Franchise Record

Tomb Raider Reboot Sold 8.5 Million, Set Franchise Record

Sounds like Microsoft may have made a good decision snagging up the sequel.

Rise of the Tomb Raider: Animations, QTEs And More Detailed

Rise of the Tomb Raider: Animations, QTEs And More Detailed

Sounds pretty dang neat, honestly.

Pachter: Microsoft Probably Paid $10 Million Or More For Rise of the Tomb Raider Xbox Exclusivity

Pachter: Microsoft Probably Paid $10 Million Or More For Rise of the Tomb Raider Xbox Exclusivity

"Microsoft continues to use that trick to pay up for limited time exclusives," says Wedbush Securities' Michael Pachter.

Rise of the Tomb Raider Developer Discusses Xbox One Exclusivity

Rise of the Tomb Raider Developer Discusses Xbox One Exclusivity

'It was the natural evolution.'

Rise of the Tomb Raider Features More Tombs & Puzzles

Rise of the Tomb Raider Features More Tombs & Puzzles

Creative director Noah Hughes discusses the approach taken to puzzles in the upcoming action adventure title.

Rise of the Tomb Raider Screenshots Showcase Harsh Environments

Rise of the Tomb Raider Screenshots Showcase Harsh Environments

Lara Croft will be traversing to Siberia in her next adventure.

Rise of the Tomb Raider Has Multiple Bows And A Day/Night Mechanic

Rise of the Tomb Raider Has Multiple Bows And A Day/Night Mechanic

The games' future is looking bright.

Greenberg On X1 Exclusives: Excited About Tomb Raider’s Progress, Ori & ScreamRide Coming Along Well

Greenberg On X1 Exclusives: Excited About Tomb Raider’s Progress, Ori & ScreamRide Coming Along Well

The first half of 2015 is looking a tad dull for Xbox One but the second half is simply going to be amazing.

Rise of the Tomb Raider’s World “Isn’t Completely Permafrost”

Rise of the Tomb Raider’s World “Isn’t Completely Permafrost”

Crystal Dynamics' Brian Horton hints at other areas in the game.

Rise of the Tomb Raider on Xbox 360 Being Handled by Nixxes Software

Rise of the Tomb Raider on Xbox 360 Being Handled by Nixxes Software

This is the same studio behind Tomb Raider Definitive Edition.

Rise of the Tomb Raider is Game Informer’s March Cover Story

Rise of the Tomb Raider is Game Informer’s March Cover Story

Lara Croft's new look and quest are revealed in the upcoming issue.

Rise of the Tomb Raider to be Published by Microsoft

Rise of the Tomb Raider to be Published by Microsoft

Aaron Greenberg confirms the deal on Twitter.

Rise of the Tomb Raider Wiki – Everything you need to know about the game.

Rise of the Tomb Raider Wiki – Everything you need to know about the game.

Everything you need to know about Rise of the Tomb Raider

Rise Of The Tomb Raider Listed For Pre Order On PS4 By GAME

Rise Of The Tomb Raider Listed For Pre Order On PS4 By GAME

It burns! Oh how it burns us!

Rise of the Tomb Raider’s Exclusivity Wasn’t Intended to Cause Any Confusion

Rise of the Tomb Raider’s Exclusivity Wasn’t Intended to Cause Any Confusion

Crystal Dynamics says Microsoft's Gamescom conference "was a great place for an initial announcement".

Shuhei Yoshida Hopeful Rise of the Tomb Raider Will Come to PS4 Eventually

Shuhei Yoshida Hopeful Rise of the Tomb Raider Will Come to PS4 Eventually

'I hope it will come out, but how can I tell you for sure?'

Rise of the Tomb Raider Will be Xbox One’s Uncharted – Phil Spencer

Rise of the Tomb Raider Will be Xbox One’s Uncharted – Phil Spencer

Xbox division boss believes "this is an opportunity" to have an action adventure title "of that ilk".

Rise of the Tomb Raider Xbox Exclusivity “Has a Duration”, Microsoft “Doesn’t Own Franchise”

Rise of the Tomb Raider Xbox Exclusivity “Has a Duration”, Microsoft “Doesn’t Own Franchise”

Phil Spencer won't say how long the duration is though.

Rise of the Tomb Raider Exclusive to Xbox One, Releasing Holiday 2015
Rise of the Tomb Raider Coming To PS3 And Xbox 360 As Well

Rise of the Tomb Raider Coming To PS3 And Xbox 360 As Well

But who's gonna buy those versions?

Rise of the Tomb Raider Trailer Debuts, Lara Croft Returns

Rise of the Tomb Raider Trailer Debuts, Lara Croft Returns

Lara Croft returns...and rises.

Tomb Raider Sequel “Well Into Development” for Next Gen Consoles

Tomb Raider Sequel “Well Into Development” for Next Gen Consoles

Coming to PS4 and Xbox One.

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