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Shadow of the Tomb Raider REVEALED – everything we know about the game so far
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LARA Croft is BACK in a brand new action adventure game called Shadow Of The Tomb Raider.
The newly unveiled title is a direct sequel to Rise Of The Tomb Raider, and is part of the ongoing franchise reboot. Here's what we know so far.
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Shadow Of The Tomb Raider release date – when is the game out?
Square Enix officially revealed Shadow of the Tomb Raider on April 27.
But the game won't actually go on sale until September 14, 2018.
The Tomb Raider franchise was brought back to life in 2013, and this is the next third entry to the renewed game series.
You'll be able to play the game on Xbox One X, PlayStation 4, and Windows PCs – including via Steam.
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Shadow Of The Tomb Raider story – what's the plot?
The new game will take on a largely similar style to previous entries in the reboot.
That means lots of action, gorgeous and thrilling set pieces, and a healthy helping of mystery to go with it.
Here's how Square Enix describes the game:
"In Shadow of the Tomb Raider, Lara must master a deadly jungle, overcome terrifying tombs, and persevere through her darkest hour.
"As she races to save the world from a Maya apocalypse, Lara will be forged into the Tomb Raider she is destined to be."
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The vocal role of Lara Croft will be reprised by Camilla Luddington, who voiced the protagonist in both Tomb Raider and Rise of the Tomb Raider.
Luddington also does the motion capture for Lara too.
Shadow Of The Tomb Raider trailer – was the first teaser video here
Watch the first trailer here:
Shadow of the Tomb Raider pre-order – where to buy the game and deals revealed
The game might not be out until September, but it's already available for pre-order.
You can bag it here:
- Pre-order on Xbox –
- Pre-order on PS4 –
Fans who pre-order select editions of Shadow of the Tomb Raider are in for a treat.
You'll get 48 hours of early access to the game, giving you a chance to play it before anyone else.
To bag the deal, you'll need to pick up any of the following: Digital Deluxe Edition, Croft Edition, or Ultimate Edition.
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Shadow of the Tomb Raider DLC and roadmap – what to expect going forward
Square Enix has helpfully released a timeline of what to expect from Shadow of the Tomb Raider in the coming months.
Here's what's happening in the next year:
- April 2018 – Shadow of the Tomb Raider revealed
- May 2018 – Development team FAQ revealed
- June 2018 – First gameplay revealed at E3 2018
- July 2018 – San Diego Comic-Con experience
- August 2018 – Gamescom new gameplay trailer released
- September 2018 – Game lands on all launch platforms
- October 2018 – DLC Pack 1
- November 2018 – DLC Pack 2
- December 2018 – DLC Pack 3
- January 2019 –DLC Pack 4
- February 2019 – DLC Pack 5
- March 2019 – DLC Pack 6
- April 2019 – DLC Pack 7
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It's quite an encouraging list, as it shows Square Enix is seriously dedicated to churning out a whole load of additional content for the game.
The developers have already confirmed that DLC will include new challenge tombs, weapons, outfits, skills and side-missions.
Are you excited for Shadow of the Tomb Raider? Let us know in the comments!
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