CrystalD Fansite Newsletter: 2/13/15

CrystalD Fansite Newsletter: 2/13/15

Q: How many locations will Rise of the Tomb Raider take place in?

A: We’ve confirmed that Lara will travel to diverse landscapes within Siberia in Rise of the Tomb Raider. We've also confirmed at least one additional location, but aren't going into details just yet.

Q: Will we see Lara transforming from young to adult in this game or will we start with an adult Lara, much like classic Lara?

A: The game takes place approximately one year after the events of Tomb Raider 2013. Lara Croft is a changed woman, as what she witnessed, and the actions she was forced to take to protect herself and her crewmates, has taken a toll. While she’s still learning about herself and what she’s capable of, she’s also grown and become more confident in her abilities. She will continue to transform throughout Rise of the Tomb Raider, as she faces survival situations and scenarios that will push her limits.

Q: Will the story in Rise of the Tomb Raider be related to Himiko and Yamatai?

A: You won’t have to play the reboot in order to jump into Rise of the Tomb Raider. But obviously we hope you will, because we’re quite proud of it.

That being said, there are narrative threads that will carry over from Lara’s last adventure. Jonah returns as a companion and compass for Lara. Additionally, in Rise of the Tomb Raider Lara is driven to seek answers for what she glimpsed on Yamatai. She saw something she couldn’t explain in Himiko – proof of life after death, of an immortal soul. After escaping Yamatai all evidence was covered up and her testimony discredited. Lara is driven to uncover the truth and prove that what happened to her, and her crewmates, was real. She hunts down the source of a similar legend, one of the Lost City of Kitezh.

Q: Will Reyes make an appearance in Rise of the Tomb Raider?

A: The only two characters we’ve revealed at this time are Lara and Jonah. You’ll have to wait for more details on narrative and additional characters!

Questions we can't answer at this time:

While we’re as eager to talk about Rise of the Tomb Raider as you are to learn about it, there are some topics we’re not ready to tackle just yet. If you asked one of the below, we’ll keep track of your questions and revisit those we're able to.
Will there be exploration under water?
Will there be a space/ level where Lara's house appears in this game?
Is a multiplayer option coming to Rise of the Tomb Raider?
Will there be cooperative mode in story mode like Resident Evil 6?
Is Rise of the Tomb Raider being developed for any platforms other than the Xbox One and Xbox 360?
Will there be story-driven DLC for ROTTR? Will there be 20-year celebration DLC for Rise of the Tomb Raider?


Crystal Dynamics content in the headlines.

ROTTR/Game Informer Cover

• Toronto Sun: "Rise of the Tomb Raider preview"
• Lazy Game: "Weather and wildlife are your true enemies in Rise of the Tomb Raider"
• I Digital Times: "Rise of the Tomb raider director teases gameplay details, reveals what's in store for Lara Croft"
• PC Games N: "Rise of the Tomb Raider will have sunnier locations than Siberia"
• GameSpot: "Rise of the Tomb Raider day/night, weather systems, and more confirmed"
• Attack of the Fanboy: "Rise of the Tomb Raider promises to have varied locations"
• Cinema Blend: "Rise of the Tomb Raider's setting revealed"
• Xbox Achievements: "Rise of the Tomb Raider's locations, weather, weapons, and wildlife detailed"
• Segment Next: "Rise of the Tomb Raider will feature 'supernatural elements'"
• We Got This Covered: "Rise of the Tomb Raider's Siberian setting will boast unrelenting, dynamic weather and realistic animals"
• Shacknews: "Rise of the Tomb Raider features new weather system, dynamic time, and more"
• GameRevolution: "Rise of the Tomb Raider will feature dynamics weather, lots of traversal"
• GameRant: "Rise of the Tomb Raider will feature animal guardians and a diverse setting"
• Digital Spy: "Rise of the Tomb Raider will not just take place in Siberia"
• GamingBolt: "Rise of the Tomb Raider's world 'isn't completely permafrost'"
• Segment Next: "Rise of the Tomb Raider has snow free locations, too"
• LazyGamer: "Rise of the Tomb Raider will be about a search for immortality"
• Superhero Hype: "New concept art for Rise of the Tomb Raider"
• Gameranx: "Rise of the Tomb Raider concept art depicts Lara Croft in chilly Siberia"
• Nerd Reactor: "Rise of the Tomb Raider concept art teases snow"
• ComingSoon: "New concept art for Rise of the Tomb Raider debuts"

Relic Run

• Segment Next: "Square Enix trademarks Lara Croft Relic Run, mobile game?"
• Ubergizmo: "Square Enix trademarks 'Lara Croft: Relic Run' in Europe"
• VG24/7: "Lara Croft: Relic Run trademark sounds like a mobile title"

Other:

• Toronto Sun: "Who will play Lara Croft when she returns to the big screen?"