It's time for another #TR25 Fan Spotlight! We noticed with the monthly box art reimagining's that we've been releasing, that community members and artists have been inspired to create their own renditions. Lito Perezito took that to a whole new level. You may remember him for his stunning art piece featured in <a href="https://tombraider25.square-enix-games.com/en-us/tr1996/blog/cs_lcpt/" title="LaracroftPT's TR25 celebrations" target="_blank">LaracroftPT's TR25 celebrations</a> earlier this year. Well now you can find several reimagined box art designs by him for almost every Tomb Raider title!&nbsp; <img src="https://fyre.cdn.sewest.net/tr25/6079e242152dac001268249b/eypdi15xeaikolj-g7RiShxiX.jpg?height=&amp;width=" alt="A collage of fan-made digital illustrations by Lito Perezito. They are his box art redesigns for various Tomb Raider games"> We knew this month would be a good time to feature him because he made several different designs for Tomb Raider III in particular, each inspired by the diverse locations in the game and the different outfits that Lara sports to go with them. Check them out: <img src="https://fyre.cdn.sewest.net/tr25/6079e242152dac001268249b/deadly_tropics_by_litoperezito_degcspv-fullview-1--l_BRV5yPv.jpg?height=&amp;width=" alt="A digital illustration by Lito Perezito meant to be a box art redesign for Tomb Raider III. Lara is wearing the Pacific Islands outfit and is in front of a sunset background."> &nbsp; <img src="https://fyre.cdn.sewest.net/tr25/6079e242152dac001268249b/icy_currents_by_litoperezito_deg3c92-fullview-NRv0S11IY.jpg?height=&amp;width=" alt="A digital illustration by Lito Perezito. It is meant to be a box art redesign for Tomb Raider III. Lara is wearing the Antarctica outfit and is atop a yellow raft on raging waters."> &nbsp; <img src="https://fyre.cdn.sewest.net/tr25/6079e242152dac001268249b/deg0nqi-0cc6788f-e4cd-432b-a6ad-4efb492c1504-csnhpHJqk.png?height=&amp;width=" alt="A digital illustration by Lito Perezito. It is meant to be a box art redesign of Tomb Raider III. Lara Croft is wearing the Catsuit outfit and is in some type of office setting in a building."> &nbsp; <img src="https://fyre.cdn.sewest.net/tr25/6079e242152dac001268249b/desert_journey_by_litoperezito_deg1s6z-fullview-31LrSrgCs.jpg?height=&amp;width=" alt="A digital illustration by Lito Perezito. It is meant to be a box art redesign for Tomb Raider III. Lara is wearing her Nevada outfit and sitting atop a quad bike."> Be sure to give him some love on <a href="https://twitter.com/manueldailly" title="Twitter" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and check out more of his work. We're looking forward to more celebrations throughout the month and year!

TR25 Fan Spotlight: Lito Perezito

After the tour we did last month with <a href="https://tombraider25.square-enix-games.com/en-us/tr2/blog/trh_ii/" title="Tomb Raider II" target="_blank">Tomb Raider II</a>, this month we are going to analyze some of the weirdest merchandise that appeared for "Tomb Raider III: Adventures of Lara Croft" (1998). Before we get into it, let's put some historical context in which this game was developed. We are in 1998, the sales of the previous games in the franchise continue to rise, each reaching 7 million units sold, a historical figure for a British video game developed by Core Design's small team. On the other hand, Tomb Raider III would achieve another 6 million units sold in the houses of her followers and Lara saw a rising fame consecrating her icon level. The Core Design´s development team was beginning to notice the accumulated fatigue when the idea of ​​going on with the third installment was presented without delay. Several Core developers contacted Jeremy Heath-Smith asking him for two years to develop the next episode. According to Yin-Poole (2016) in the interview for Eurogamer, the producer responded with a refusal, of which the developers had to rethink their position in Core. Some members left Core due to annual development demands, but most of the team that participated in the previous two games remained for the development of Tomb Raider III despite the circumstances, and the large amount of money they were in charging. The checks ranged up to £ 300,000, fixing the lives of many of those who received it and making up for the difficult months of work to go through before Croft's third adventure saw the light of day. 8 months of hard development and negotiations with Eidos Interactive resulted in the release of Tomb Raider III on November 16th, 1998. Lara Croft's public image continued to be sold en masse to the world through merchandising deals and publicity campaigns such as a series of Playmates figures, which featured Lara in diorama form in various mythical scenes of the saga. Some more interesting products also appeared such as a memory card with her torso to "Let Lara Croft save her own adventures on the PlayStation!", as indicated on the official product box as well as a collection of pens from the brand "Waterman”. The television also received an ad of the archaeologist when she starred in some commercials for the British energy drink called Lucozade. In the commercial, she appeared in a tomb being chased by a group of demonic dogs and when surrounded she managed to get rid of them thanks to the energy provided by the soda, which in turn was the relic that the tomb housed. There was also a second advertisement for Lara Croft in the jungle chased by a man with a chainsaw. In addition to television, Croft made a cameo appearance in the music video for the German group Die Ärtez's song “Männer sind Schwaine,” where she appeared with her famous dual pistols shooting explosive barrels, engaging in a gunfight with the gang and using her wits to beat them. Still, the rise to fame beyond the video game sphere began in March 1998, when Paramount Pictures acquired the rights to create the first film of Tomb Raider. At E3 1998, the future intrusion of Tomb Raider into celluloid was announced, an event that featured the appearance of the new model Nell McAndrew. The producers assigned to bring Lara to the big screen were Lawrence Gordon and Lloys Levin. Although the film was announced in 1998 it was not until 2001 that it was released after several script changes and agreements with Eidos. For the most staunch fans, this was some of the most desired merchandising that appeared at this time, and we will detail it below: <img src="https://fyre.cdn.sewest.net/tr25/606f65c7f2bc170012cdf098/1--dOiyDm64.jpg?width=&amp;height="> The launch party for “Tomb Raider III: Adventures of &nbsp;&nbsp;Lara Croft” took place at the Natural History Museum in London (UK) on October 15th, 1998. This event brought together both development staff and the press. During the event, this exclusive golden statue of Lara Croft was distributed to attending members of the press. A total of 100 numbered golden statues were made at the bottom of its base. Over the years, countless replicas have appeared that tried to simulate their special golden hue, especially knowing the high economic level they reach in auctions, but only the real ones have numbering on the base. One way to differentiate a real statue from a replica is by looking at the hue of its gold paint. In general, in the replicas the tone is uniform as if it had been spray painted, however, in the original version it has a variable shade of gold at different points in addition to having a darkened varnish on both the base and the statue. <img src="https://fyre.cdn.sewest.net/tr25/606f65c7f2bc170012cdf098/2-TzBRNX1zQ.jpg?width=&amp;height="> During the late 90s and early 2000s, navel piercings became very fashionable, which is why Lara Croft wore one in different renders with her blue Nevada military outfit. As part of the promotion for Tomb Raider III in Germany, the distribution company Koch Media Germany came up with this peculiar promotional item. The famous Lara Croft piercing was given away in promotions, later becoming a difficult object to obtain and a jewel for collectors. <img src="https://fyre.cdn.sewest.net/tr25/606f65c7f2bc170012cdf098/3-PItGX2K4I.jpg?width=&amp;height="> German reissue of Tomb Raider III for PC came in a large gold box. Sadly, it doesn't come with extras other than the game, a manual, and a German Tomb Raider merchandise booklet, but it does have a cool box design. Over the years this edition has become highly sought after by collectors, in part thanks to the beautiful cover image and the glitter of the gold cardboard that covers the product. <img src="https://fyre.cdn.sewest.net/tr25/606f65c7f2bc170012cdf098/4-RUpaoQJCg.jpg?width=&amp;height="> This is a Tomb Raider III promotional standee used in stores and points of sale in 1998. Nowadays it is really rare to find this type of promotional advertising in perfect condition, knowing the amount of time that has passed and being an object that is usually discarded after the promotional campaign is over. <img src="https://fyre.cdn.sewest.net/tr25/606f65c7f2bc170012cdf098/5-qVbUmygcN.jpg?width=&amp;height="> Original negatives from E3 in 1998 pertaining to the press conference for the official reveal of the first Tomb Raider movie, as well as a photo session with Lara Croft's model, Nell McAndrew. The negatives were part of the private collection of Eidos Interactive (United Kingdom) within its historical archive. <img src="https://fyre.cdn.sewest.net/tr25/606f65c7f2bc170012cdf098/6-VgGymySjE.jpg?width=&amp;height="> Two promotional posters for bus shelters from Lara Croft's campaign for Lucozade. Lara Croft was the promotional image of the energy drink from 1998 to 2001, concluding with the first film of the franchise. The collaboration became a reality again in 2018 with Shadow of the Tomb Raider. <img src="https://fyre.cdn.sewest.net/tr25/606f65c7f2bc170012cdf098/7-TpR1NvXsZ.jpg?width=&amp;height="> Tomb Raider III official calendar for the year 1999. It was published by Prima Publishing. During this time it was common to put on sale the respective annual calendar with 12 different artworks. Today it continues to be a rare object that usually fetches high prices at auction thanks to nostalgic fans. This has been my selection of products for Tomb Raider III, I hope you found them interesting. If you want to know more about Tomb Raider merchandising, I'm Rodrigo Martín and you can follow me on my <a href="https://www.tombraidercollection.com/">Tomb Raider Collection website</a> or through <a href="https://www.facebook.com/tombraidercollection">Facebook</a>. Next month we will return with what for many is Lara Croft's most iconic adventure in Egypt, we will talk about "Tomb Raider: The Last Revelation" (1999).

Treasure Hunters: Tomb Raider III

Lara Croft has learned to be prepared for anything, and in part that means not leaving home without a piece from her extensive arsenal. Being one of few privy to the secrets held captive by history, she has learned that there is no such thing as a routine archeological excavation. Dual pistols were part of Lara Croft’s early DNA, so much that they’ve become standalone symbols for the franchise. Twin uzis and magnums, the shotgun, and the grenade launcher were common in the Core Design games, along with the occasional more exotic firearm. Cheat codes in the Core games threw pacing out the window, allowing early access to powerful weapons and unlimited ammo.&nbsp; Angel of Darkness saw Lara working to clear her name of murder, caught in flight without her trusty dual pistols. Fans were quick to patch them back in through mods, though. The dual pistols return in Legend, Anniversary, and Underworld, as did various rifles, SMGs, shotguns, and explosive artillery. Lara also wreaked havoc with mythical weapons when given the opportunity. The rebooted universe marked a shift for the franchise, retiring the dual pistols in a dramatic move to make a new mark. Lara was given a history in archery as part of a university club called the Sisters of Artemis. When stranded on Yamatai, her natural course of action was to scavenge a bow from a corpse, and later learn to craft them from found resources. The bow is a silent and deadly weapon that also works as a tool for creating rope bridges or climbing footholds. This played into the rebooted themes of survival and resourcefulness, blurring the lines between gear and weaponry. Check out Lara’s impressive armory below. <img src="https://fyre.cdn.sewest.net/tr25/6067773aff595d00126188c3/tri_arsenal_banner-8sg2hdZjB.png?height=&amp;width=" alt="A banner featuring a collage of Tomb Raider weapons and the Tomb Raider logo on the left side. "> <ul> <li>Dual Pistols: Iconic, effective, and unlimited. Always ready for action, it would take some time to bring down bigger baddies, but they were reliable in a tight spot.</li> <li>Uzis: Also called mini SMGs, Uzis were a sliver stronger that Lara’s pistols, but the fire rate is what made them an attractive option.</li> <li>The Full Arsenal: Dual Pistols, Shotgun, Magnums, Uzis</li> </ul> <img src="https://fyre.cdn.sewest.net/tr25/6067773aff595d00126188c3/trii_arsenal_banner-o_Rcp_fQN.png?height=&amp;width=" alt="A banner featuring a collage of Tomb Raider weapons and the Tomb Raider II logo on the left side. "> <ul> <li>Grenade Launcher: Capable of taking down most enemies in a single shot, the grenade launcher was equal parts devastating and comical when used, causing foes (or wildlife) to explode into huge pieces upon impact.</li> <li>Harpoon Gun: Allowing for underwater combat, the inclusion protected Lara from sharks, scuba divers, barracuda, and more.</li> <li>The Full Arsenal: Dual Pistols, Shotgun, Uzis, Automatic Pistols, M16, Grenade Launcher, Harpoon Gun</li> </ul> <img src="https://fyre.cdn.sewest.net/tr25/6067773aff595d00126188c3/triii_arsenal_banner-oPCUuwpph.png?height=&amp;width=" alt="A banner featuring a collage of Tomb Raider weapons and the Tomb Raider III logo on the left side. "> <ul> <li>Desert Eagle: Packing a massive punch and great for boss encounters, Lara used the Desert Eagle with both hands to accommodate for the recoil.</li> <li>Rocket Launcher: Great for taking out enemies at a distance, ammo was often scarce and required reloading between each round.</li> <li>The Full Arsenal: Dual Pistols, Shotgun, Uzis, Desert Eagle, Harpoon Gun, Grenade Launcher, MP5, Rocket Launcher</li> </ul> <img src="https://fyre.cdn.sewest.net/tr25/6067773aff595d00126188c3/triv_arsenal_banner-1kVb9UyS-.png?height=&amp;width=" alt="A banner featuring a collage of Tomb Raider weapons and the Tomb Raider IV logo on the left side. "> <ul> <li>Crossbow: When combined with the laser sight, the crossbow became the first weapon that allowed precision aiming, and included multiple ammo types – normal, poison, and explosive.</li> <li>The Full Arsenal: Dual Pistols, Uzi, Revolver, Shotgun, Grenade Launcher, Crossbow</li> </ul> <img src="https://fyre.cdn.sewest.net/tr25/6067773aff595d00126188c3/tr5_arsenal_banner-6j633MGcN.png?height=&amp;width=" alt="A banner featuring a collage of Tomb Raider weapons and the Tomb Raider V logo on the left side. "> <ul> <li>Revolver: The Revolver could also be combined with the laser sight to aim manually, packing lots of power in the six-shot chamber.</li> <li>The Full Arsenal: Dual Pistols, Shotgun, Uzis, HK Gun, Desert Eagle, Revolver</li> </ul> <img src="https://fyre.cdn.sewest.net/tr25/6067773aff595d00126188c3/traod_arsenal_banner-MAbOYzM1l.png?height=&amp;width=" alt="A banner featuring a collage of Tomb Raider weapons and the Tomb Raider Angel of Darkness logo on the left side. "> <ul> <li>Dart SS &amp; K2 Impactor: These were two silent and non-lethal options for taking out guards in the Louvre, a first for the franchise.</li> <li>The Full Arsenal: M-V9, Vector-R35, Desert Ranger, Dart SS, K2 Impactor, V-Packer, Mag Vega, Rigg 09, Viper SMG, Scorpion X</li> </ul> <img src="https://fyre.cdn.sewest.net/tr25/6067773aff595d00126188c3/trl_arsenal_banner-SsvMFzpNB.png?height=&amp;width=" alt="A banner featuring a collage of Tomb Raider weapons and the Tomb Raider Legend logo on the left side. "> <ul> <li>Hand Grenades: When a grenade launcher wasn’t around, Lara proved her arm was just as effective.</li> <li>Excalibur: In addition to its historical and metaphysical value, Excalibur granted awesome power with unlimited range and one-hit kills.</li> <li>The Full Arsenal: Dual Pistols, MG415 SMG, RC650 Assault Rifle, Shotgun, Grenade Launcher, Hand Grenades, Excalibur</li> </ul> <img src="https://fyre.cdn.sewest.net/tr25/6067773aff595d00126188c3/tra_arsenal_banner-c_kfizHT-.png?height=&amp;width=" alt="A banner featuring a collage of Tomb Raider weapons and the Tomb Raider Anniversary logo on the left side. "> <ul> <li>Shotgun: A steadfast choice for close-range combat, the shotgun was effective against human and non-human foes alike.</li> <li>The Full Arsenal: Dual Pistols, Shotgun, Dual 50-Caliber Pistols, Dual Mini SMGs</li> </ul> <img src="https://fyre.cdn.sewest.net/tr25/6067773aff595d00126188c3/tru_arsenal_banner-uIHxTqT-W.png?height=&amp;width=" alt="A banner featuring a collage of Tomb Raider weapons and the Tomb Raider Underworld logo on the left side. "> <ul> <li>Sticky Grenades: An updated take on the classic, sticky grenades made it pointless for enemies to dive for cover.</li> <li>Mjolnir: After proving worthy – by recovering Thor’s twin gauntlets and the belt that powers them – Lara was able to wield the mythical hammer, throwing enemies in the air with each energy blast.</li> <li>The Full Arsenal: Dual Pistols, Uzis, Shotgun, A12 Carbine Assault Rifle, Tranquilizer Gun, Spear Gun, Sticky Grenades, Mjolnir</li> </ul> <img src="https://fyre.cdn.sewest.net/tr25/6067773aff595d00126188c3/tr2013_arsenal_banner-YZNQWAbD-.png?height=&amp;width=" alt="A banner featuring a collage of Tomb Raider weapons and the Tomb Raider 2013 logo on the left side. "> <ul> <li>Bow: Lara uncovered a variety of bows in Tomb Raider, all of which had combat and traversal applications. The primary combat perk of the bow was the ability to perform silent takedowns, letting her get the best of better armed and outfitted foes.</li> <li>The Full Arsenal: Dual Pistols (Temporary), Makeshift Bow, Recurve Bow, Compound Bow, Competition Bow (Arrows: Rope, Fire, Napalm, Explosive, Penetrating), Semi-Automatic Pistol, Tactical Pistol, Magnum Pistol, WWII SMG, Assault Rifle, Commando Rifle, Trench Shotgun, Pump-Action shotgun, Combat Shotgun, Axe</li> </ul> <img src="https://fyre.cdn.sewest.net/tr25/6067773aff595d00126188c3/rottr_arsenal_banner-aPcMKgFFI.png?height=&amp;width=" alt="A banner featuring a collage of Tomb Raider weapons and the Rise of the Tomb Raider logo on the left side. "> <ul> <li>Craftables: Part of the evolved crafting system in Rise of the Tomb Raider, Lara could use found items combined with up to 16 unique resources to craft everything from Molotov cocktails to shrapnel grenades on the fly.</li> <li>The Full Arsenal: Makeshift Bow, Recurve Bow, Compound Bow, Ancient Horn Bow, (Arrows: Rope, Poison, Fire, Napalm, Grenade, Cluster Bomb, Broadhead), Nagant Revolver, Semi-Auto Pistol, Heavy Pistol (Normal, Hollowpoint), Assault Rifle, SMG, Bolt Action Rifle, Military Rifle (Grenade Mount), Pump Action Shotgun, Break-Action Shotgun, Full-Auto Shotgun, Tactical Shotgun (Normal, Dragonfire Shells), Axe, Molotov Cocktails, Smoke Grenades, Shrapnel Grenades</li> </ul> <img src="https://fyre.cdn.sewest.net/tr25/6067773aff595d00126188c3/sottr_arsenal_banner---611IjlN.png?height=&amp;width=" alt="A banner featuring a collage of Tomb Raider weapons and the Shadow of the Tomb Raider logo on the left side. "> <ul> <li>More Craftables: The crafting system in Shadow of the Tomb Raider was expanded, giving Lara the ability to craft outfits with various bonuses and effects. Some crafted outfit parts can be mixed and matched so that you're no longer locked into full outfits. Each part has unique stats which allow you to optimize her stats to your playstyle. There are also new tools like Fear Arrows, Improvised Grenades, Molotov Cocktails, and the ability to add attachments and upgrades to weapons.</li> <li>Full Arsenal: Recurve Bow, Six Sky’s War Bow, Serpentwood Bow, Atlatl Bow, Heart of the Eagle, Viper Bite Bow, Puka Huk’s Bow, AB.45, J&amp;D Model 27, C&amp;T S55, River Hawk, NEF-14, Vicar Mark II, PN-TF267, GF RAL, WASP 11, Redding Bolt-Action, Bishop 600, WHWS-16, TAEV 16, Makeshift Knife, Reinforced Knife, Finely Crafted Knife, Jaguar Fang</li> </ul>

Franchise Feature: The Arsenal

Get lost in the details of this incredible Weta Workshop statue. &nbsp;This "Making of The Lost Valley" video explores the process of designing a dynamic statue worthy of Lara Croft. We're completely blown away, and know you will be too!&nbsp; <iframe width="670" height="615" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/wDkZjcrwLQ" title="Weta's Making of the Lost Valley" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope;" allowfullscreen></iframe> We'll share pre-order information as soon as they go live!

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Weta's Making of the Lost Valley Statue 

It's time to hunt down meteorite artifacts across the globe as we jump into Tomb Raider III. Our year-long project reimagining box art from the series will showcase the iconic Lady Lara Croft in a wide array of art styles. Expect to see her adventures represented in concept art, comic book art, and anime, among others. This month we’re thrilled to reveal the Tomb Raider III tribute from <a href="https://www.deviantart.com/zeronis" title=" Professional Digital Artist and former Senior Concept Artist at Riot Games, Paul Kwon AKA Zeronis" target="_blank">Professional Digital Artist and former Senior Concept Artist at Riot Games, Paul Kwon</a>! <img src="https://fyre.cdn.sewest.net/tr25/604f89c55bb7de0012642ab6/final-tomb-raider-iii-paul-kwon-art-swhUW-Xzq.jpg?width=&amp;height="> Also know as Zeronis, Paul is best known for his work at Riot Games on League of Legends, notably concepts for the K/DA series which speak to Paul's core style. A bit more about Paul:&nbsp; <blockquote>"Hey everyone! My name is Paul Kwon, aka Zeronis; I’m currently a full-time professional artist based in LA. I have worked in the game industry for 15+ years and started my career working for Blizzard Entertainment. After that, I joined Riot Games, designing many iconic and fun characters for League of Legends for the past 10 years. I went to Art Center College of Design in Pasadena 3 years before leaving to join Riot. I am a mostly self-taught artist. I really enjoy creating powerful and beautiful female characters. I often draw my own feelings and even draw and paint female character portraits for fun in my personal time!"&nbsp;</blockquote> With Tomb Raider III, we knew the possibilities were endless given new styles added to Lara's wardrobe, including her iconic Area 51 outfit. Paul often plays with fashion and unique accessories in his designs, so we couldn't wait to see his take his take on Lara Croft via Tomb Raider III. <blockquote>"Lara Croft from the Tomb Raider series has become one of the most iconic characters in the video game industry. For my reimagining of Lara, I revisited her outfit from Tomb Raider III and gave it a modernized twist to the design while still capturing the original essence.</blockquote> <blockquote>"The pose is quite simple with the dual pistol that we are all familiar with. Yet, I wanted to depict her caught in the moment of stillness surrounded by digital fragments of artifacts amidst the holographic desert setting. The style of the background and the abbreviated title are heavily leaning towards the simple, technical and graphical designs to give that modernized look for the whole illustration.</blockquote> <blockquote>"In terms of the style and execution, I went with the flow of what I’m most familiar with and tried to reminisce the character with some design sensibilities in mind."</blockquote> If you're itching to sport Paul's work on your phone screen or add it as your desktop wallpaper, <a href="https://cdn.sqexeu.com/files/tr/TRIII_Reimagined_Cover_Paul_Kwon.zip" title="you can download a zip file featuring his work in different sizes here" target="_blank">you can download a zip file featuring his work in different sizes here</a>. As always, don’t forget you can also print this piece and pop it into your jewel case for an updated look! <img src="https://fyre.cdn.sewest.net/tr25/604f89c55bb7de0012642ab6/image-from-ios-35--ERZRzRl_h.jpg?width=&amp;height="> (Ora Dagger by Xeno-Morpheus) If you missed our Tomb Raider II redesign by Babs Tarr, check it out <a href="https://tombraider25.square-enix-games.com/en-us/tr2/blog/box-art-redesign/" title="here" target="_blank">here</a>!&nbsp;

Box Art Reimagining: Zeronis

We know fans have been busy trying to top Victory Royale's in Fortnite with their hot new Lara Croft skins, but sometimes you need to take a break from the action right? We're back with another #TR25 fan spotlight, this time on of the groups part of our Official Fansite Program, <a href="https://universocroft.blogspot.com/">Universo Croft</a>! Universo Croft consists of some very passionate Tomb Raider fans from Brazil, and they've been busy celebrating the anniversary in some really cool and unique ways! Here's a sneak: <img src="https://fyre.cdn.sewest.net/tr25/6055354cdcd4c200129da9c1/et1vm2lxuaakjot-jhl_gZIkQ.jpg?height=&amp;width=" alt="A graphic of a fan-made Croft Manor render by Universo Croft"> One of their members, <a href="https://twitter.com/kalleoff">Kalléo Feltrin</a>, designed and rendered this amazing Croft Manor, complete with Universo Croft flair. <img src="https://fyre.cdn.sewest.net/tr25/6055354cdcd4c200129da9c1/et1vm16xuam6fiw-spTOn8B26.jpg?height=&amp;width=" alt="A graphic of a fan-made Croft Manor render by Universo Croft"> We're loving the different framed images! <img src="https://fyre.cdn.sewest.net/tr25/6055354cdcd4c200129da9c1/euza5qtxeaai256-MOmzngiwc.jpg?height=&amp;width=" alt="A graphic of a fan-made Croft Manor render by Universo Croft"> The screenshots taken of this fan-made Croft Manor were taken by Universo Croft member <a href="https://www.deviantart.com/pedro-croft">Pedro-Croft</a>. I don't know about you guys, but I'd go on a tour. <img src="https://fyre.cdn.sewest.net/tr25/6055354cdcd4c200129da9c1/02021-9TSZ3a0il.jpg?height=&amp;width=" alt="A fan made graphic by Universo craft that is a redesign of the original Tomb Raider II box cover"> On top of these incredible art pieces, they have some inspired music pieces as well. This medleys inspired by the Tomb Raider 2 theme was created by David Lenz. He has a <a href="https://youtu.be/2LAFEN-SDB8">Tomb Raider 1 fan reimagined theme</a> too! <iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/tZeZv6ZC6zk" title="" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope;" allowfullscreen></iframe> Woo, that was a lot of creativity at once. Shoutout to Daniel, the general manager of Universo Croft for letting us know about all the cool things they're doing! As always, please continue to share your or others #TR25 fan celebrations with us - bonus points for tweeting us GIFs of Lara Croft dancing in Fortnite.

TR25 Fan Spotlight: Universo Croft

For those of you yet to play the Tomb Raider reboot series, we announced a new digital console bundle today during Square Enix Presents! Tomb Raider: Definitive Survivor Trilogy is the complete edition of the award-winning Tomb Raider origin games. This collection contains all the definitive edition content from each prequel title—Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition, Rise of the Tomb Raider: 20 Year Celebration, and Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition. Follow Lara on her formative journey across the world, starting in Tomb Raider trapped on the shrouded island of Yamatai off the coast of Japan, to the harsh Siberian tundra hiding an immortal secret in Rise of the Tomb Raider, and finally to the mountainous landscape of Peru to uncover a cataclysmic power in Shadow of the Tomb Raider. With all the definitive edition content from each game, this Trilogy promises dozens of hours of breathtaking exploration, challenging puzzle-solving, and survival combat with Lara as she becomes the Tomb Raider she was destined to become. The digital bundle is available now on Xbox and PlayStation for $49.99 – but you can grab it now through April 1 at a launch discount of $19.99. We’re excited to welcome new fans to the family, and hope you enjoy Lara’s journey from survivor to modern day tomb raider.

Tomb Raider: Definitive Survivor Trilogy Available Now

Lara Croft has inspired fans to expand their horizons and seek adventure for 25 years, and Tomb Raider: The Official Cookbook and Travel Guide brings home a taste of the most vibrant cultures and culinary traditions in the world. Using Lara’s passport as a framework, we’ve curated over 40 recipes that include power snacks for energy on the go, appetizers, entrees, drinks, desserts, and meals with franchise ties. Food is undeniably at the center of culture. The ingredients reflect regional resources, the preparation is passed down as tradition, and the consumption is often a centerpiece for community celebrations. We break bread to make guests feel welcome, gift meals to comfort those mourning, and seek food together to solidify our social bonds. This is all a fancy way of saying – we know how important food is. As such, we are collaborating with our network of Official Tomb Raider Fansites and community members across the globe to ensure the authenticity of each recipe. We share their excitement that other fans around the world will get a taste of their traditions, be it preparing Ceviche from Peru, Kathi Rolls from India, or Beans on Toast – Lara’s favorite food – from England. The travel guide grounds Lara’s fantastical adventures in real-world locations through cultural context and offers suggestions for the best places to explore if you want to follow in her footsteps. Featuring beautiful full color photography as well as art from the games, we think this will be a great gift for fans, travelers, and food aficionados alike. Tomb Raider: The Official Cookbook and Travel Guide releases on October 26, and you can<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Tomb-Raider-Official-Cookbook-Travel/dp/1647224713/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&amp;keywords=tomb+raider+cookbook&amp;qid=1616085759&amp;sr=8-1"> preorder it here</a>. <img src="https://fyre.cdn.sewest.net/tr25/60415950b763a8001902c076/sep-cookbook-cover-wfGM3T3hF.jpg?height=&amp;width=" alt="A graphic of the front cover of the upcoming Tomb Raider cookbook and travel guide">

Tomb Raider Cookbook coming from Insight Editions

Our #TR25 festivities continue with an epic Fortnite collaboration! Journey forth in search of adventure in Fortnite Chapter 2 Season 6. Lara Croft joins the Fortnite family with multiple unlockable styles and gear in this season’s Battle Pass. <iframe width="670" height="615" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/vcJ2TEPp3II" title="" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope;" allowfullscreen></iframe> We’ve had a blast working with Epic to get classic and modern Croft content into the game, and are thrilled that she’s featured in the Battle Pass. For those of you unfamiliar with how the Battle Pass system works, here is the intel: <ul> <li>Fortnite is a free-to-play, cross-platform game with multiple modes. The Battle Pass is specific to the “Battle Royale” mode.</li> <li>You can buy the optional Chapter 2 Season 6 Battle Pass for 950 V-Bucks, which is roughly $10.</li> <li>By purchasing and unlocking the Battle Pass, the XP you collect goes towards leveling up and unlocking cosmetic-only content. There are a variety of Weekly Challenges that reward XP, and you’ll also earn it just by playing matches! There are 100 levels to unlock in the Battle Pass.</li> </ul> <img src="https://fyre.cdn.sewest.net/tr25/60415947f34ffb001a47636b/fortniteskins1-4wCSG3qC3.png?height=&amp;width=" alt="A graphic of 3 cropped landscape screenshots side by side showing Survivor, Anniversary, and Classic Lara Croft skins in Fortnite"> Once you’ve unlocked an Outfit, it’s yours to keep and you can customize it with a variety of gear: <ul> <li>Back Bling: Cool looking accessories that – you guessed it – are wearable on the back of your character</li> <li>Pickaxe: Used to harvest in-game resources for building or deal melee damage</li> <li>Contrail: A bit of visual flare for your character as they freefall from the Battle Bus (your transportation to the island) at the start of each match</li> <li>Gliders: Help you safely descend to the island after your freefall</li> <li>Wraps: Customize the look of your weapons and vehicles</li> <li>You can also choose a loading screen and music, a banner, a variety of emotes, emoticons, and sprays to use during your time on the Island.</li> <li>After you’ve customized your character, you can save it to your Fortnite Locker to quickly access it/swap between looks before the start of a match.</li> </ul> <img src="https://fyre.cdn.sewest.net/tr25/60415947f34ffb001a47636b/fortnite-gear-1-4DXfB9MEV.png?height=&amp;width=" alt="A collage of 6 squared screenshots showing different customizables in Fortnite included in the Tomb Raider crossover"> As for TR goodies, here’s the scoop: <ul> <li>The Survival Lara Outfit and Survivor’s Pack Back Bling unlocks at level 15 of the Battle Pass.</li> <li>Anniversary Lara is unlocked at level 22 of the Battle Pass. &nbsp;After unlocking her, you can access the new look by selecting Survival Lara from the outfit menu, and editing her style.</li> <li>Classic Lara and her Backpack Back Bling – inspired by classic Core Design renders – will be unlockable by completing specific Battle Pass challenges throughout the season – a set number of challenges will become available each week.</li> <li>As you level up the Battle Pass, you’ll also get access to other Tomb Raider themed goodies – the Pry Axe Pickaxe (Level 16), the Spelunker’s Special Contrail (level 17), the Evasive Maneuvers Emote (Level 18), the Salvaged Chute Glider (level 20), and a banner, spray, and emoticon.</li> </ul> You can choose between different game modes each match, including Solo, Duos, Squads, Team Rumble, and other limited time modes. For those of you new to Fortnite or Battle Royale games, we highly suggest that you start with Team Rumble. This mode is team-based and allows respawns. It’s a super fun and low-pressure way to learn Fortnite mechanics before moving your way up to your first solo Victory Royale. That’s it for now! We’re so excited to see your clips and screenshots with Lara in action on the Island. Be sure to tag us on social so we can share them! <h2>Update 3/18</h2> As announced during Square Enix Presents, Croft Manor is coming to &nbsp;Fortnite Creative as a playable adventure on March 23! Alliance Studios has been hard at work on the hub and we can’t wait for you to play it! Be sure to check out Fortnite Creative and Fortnite.com on March 23 to learn more! <img src="https://fyre.cdn.sewest.net/tr25/60415947f34ffb001a47636b/tr-social-image-w-branding-_-1920x1080-oIuAX3bdnE.jpg?height=&amp;width=" alt="A graphic showing the Fornite Creative's Croft Manor with a render of the Fornite Lara Croft render in front of it">

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We've been highlighting different types of fan celebrations and community efforts throughout our TR25 celebrations, and this week we want to turn the spotlight over to an extremely talented community member and composer! If you hang out on social media and interact with other members of the community, you're probably no stranger to the musical musings of Dean Kopri. Since we are celebrating Tomb Raider II this month, we thought it was fitting to highlight his recently uploaded fan cover of the TRII theme, inspired by the original work by Nathan McCree. <iframe width="670" height="615" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/HY6GlhfmWDM" title="" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope;" allowfullscreen></iframe> Hailing from Croatia, Dean has been an avid Tomb Raider fan for years - and with musical influences from bands like Nightwish, you can imagine his fan covers and interpretations of Tomb Raider music are nothing short of EPIC. Speaking of epic, he also recently released his biggest TR inspired theme called "<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TUPTPRhd22s">TIMELINES</a>" specifically for the TR25 celebration! We also recommend listening to his take on "<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pPl7R79XGkU">Venice Violins</a>" and fan cover of the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nuLrFjkYIE4">1996 Tomb Raider main theme</a>. We'll be highlighting more fan celebrations, creations, and projects throughout the year so please share them with us on social!

TR25 Fan Spotlight: Dean Kopri

Even when at peak physical form, sometimes Lara needs a quicker way to get around. As evidenced by her past adventures, Lara must be licensed to drive an impressive array of vehicles. From the first glimpse of Croft Manor in 1996, Lara’s affinity for motorbikes was apparent. It wasn’t until Tomb Raider II that fans got their hands on the first playable vehicle, requiring them to navigate the tight canals of Venice by boat. Lara also sped about the Tibetan foothills by way of snowmobile, and proved knowledgeable in aviation when she piloted Bartoli’s seaplane without batting an eye. The formula proved successful, with an assortment of vehicles breaking up foot travel in subsequent games, including quad bikes, kayaks, and even mine carts. In Tomb Raider: Legend, two branded Ducati bikes were featured in-game. For the reboot in 2013, vehicles weren’t included in favor of focusing on establishing Lara’s new traversal skills. A fast-travel system allowed her to travel around the island “on foot,” however. Branded vehicles were quite popular in the Hollywood adaptations, with an Aston Martin, Land-Rover, Jeep Wrangler Rubicon, and more making on-screen appearances. The Jeep deal even resulted in a pair of co-branded Jeep Hot Wheels. Vehicles have proven one of the most popular aspects of Lara Croft: Relic Run, with the inclusion of the quad bike, motorbike, and snowmobile adding variety to Lara’s lengthy runs. Take a look at Lara’s favorite modes of transport below. <img src="https://fyre.cdn.sewest.net/tr25/6035568ab763a80019e5bd1f/tr1_vehicles-mkSn5mAHQ.png?height=&amp;width=" alt="A banner with the Tomb Raider logo on the left. There are various artifacts in the background of the banner. On the right is an image of a motorcycle from 1996 Tomb Raider."> <ul> <li>Norton Streetfighter: Lara’s first motorbike, her Streetfighter was featured in-game, although only in FMV sequences. It sank to the bottom of the ocean towards the end of Tomb Raider, but Lara must have had an affinity for that specific bike. She was pictured in Tomb Raider II promotional materials riding an exact replica.</li> <li>The Full Lineup: Norton Streetfighter (FMV Only), Natla's Yacht (FMV Only)</li> </ul> <img src="https://fyre.cdn.sewest.net/tr25/6035568ab763a80019e5bd1f/tr2_vehicles-Jkstebjxw.png?height=&amp;width=" alt="A banner with the Tomb Raider II logo on the left. There are various artifacts in the background of the banner. On the right is an image of a Speedboat from Tomb Raider II."> <ul> <li>Motorboat: &nbsp;A narrow wooden boat used to navigate through the canals of Venice, the vehicle met its end when Lara used it to detonate water mines keeping her from Bartoli’s Hideout.</li> <li>The Full Lineup: Motorboat (Venice), Snowmobile (Tibet), Bartoli's Seaplane (FMV Only), Jeep (FMV Only)</li> </ul> <img src="https://fyre.cdn.sewest.net/tr25/6035568ab763a80019e5bd1f/tr3_vehicles-mhi4Bui5U.png?height=&amp;width=" alt="A banner with the Tomb Raider II logo on the left. There are various artifacts in the background of the banner. On the right is an image of a Quad Bike from Tomb Raider III."> <ul> <li>Quad Bike: A fan favorite, Lara could drive the quad bike around the hedge maze at her manor, out in the wilds of India, and in Area 51.</li> <li>Underwater Propulsion Unit: An optional vehicle decidedly difficult to control, it made underwater exploration in London much quicker.</li> <li>The Full Lineup: Underwater Propulsion Unit, Quad Bike, Kayak, Inflatable Boat, Mine Cart</li> </ul> <img src="https://fyre.cdn.sewest.net/tr25/6035568ab763a80019e5bd1f/tr4_vehicles-BX_nvvKKm.png?height=&amp;width=" alt="A banner with the Tomb Raider IV logo on the left. There are various artifacts in the background of the banner. On the right is an image of a motorbike from Tomb Raider IV."> <ul> <li>Motorbike with Sidecar: &nbsp;This was the very first time Lara got to drive a motorbike in-game. After collecting the Nitrous Oxide Canister and Valve Pipe, Lara could create a Nitrous Oxide Feeder that boosted the bike and let it bridge wider gaps.</li> <li>The Full Lineup: Motorbike and Sidecar, Jeep</li> </ul> <img src="https://fyre.cdn.sewest.net/tr25/6035568ab763a80019e5bd1f/tr5_vehicles-yRn_Tkp3N.png?height=&amp;width=" alt="A banner with the Tomb Raider Chronicles logo on the left. There are various artifacts in the background of the banner. On the right is an image of Lara in a Depth Suit from Tomb Raider Chronicles."> <ul> <li>Extreme Depth Suit: Used to explore the bottom of the Barents Sea, Lara didn’t need to worry about her airflow while in the suit. She did, however, have to look out for nearby mechanical divers who fired grenades at her, using Chaff Flares as decoys to avoid damage.</li> <li>The Full Lineup: Pizza Delivery Moped (FMV Only), Extreme Depth Suit, Hang glider (FMV Only)</li> </ul> <img src="https://fyre.cdn.sewest.net/tr25/6035568ab763a80019e5bd1f/tr6_vehicles-ojxZkLayF.png?height=&amp;width=" alt="A banner with the Tomb Raider: the angel of darkness logo on the left. There are various artifacts in the background of the banner. "> <ul> <li>Lara hoofed it in Angel of Darkness, with travel Lara only briefly being shown exiting a car as she arrives in Prague.</li> </ul> <img src="https://fyre.cdn.sewest.net/tr25/6035568ab763a80019e5bd1f/tr7_vehicles-dse4MVwx_.png?height=&amp;width=" alt="A banner with the Tomb Raider Legend logo on the left. There are various artifacts in the background of the banner. On the right is an image of a motorbike from Tomb Raider Legend."> <ul> <li>Ducati Monster Motorbike: Lara stole the Monster in Peru, using it in an extended chase sequence to catch up to her friend Anaya and the mercenaries hot on her tail. All the while she had to avoid obstacles, gunfire, and explosives.</li> <li>The Full Lineup: Ducati Monster Motorbike, Ducati Superbike 999, Forklift</li> </ul> <img src="https://fyre.cdn.sewest.net/tr25/6035568ab763a80019e5bd1f/tra_vehicles-u2IpUBkso.png?height=&amp;width=" alt="A banner with the Tomb Raider Anniversary logo on the left. There are various artifacts in the background of the banner. On the right is an image of a motorcycle from Tomb Raider Anniversary."> <ul> <li>Natla's Yacht: As was true with the original Tomb Raider, the ending cutscene showed Lara commandeer Natla’s yacht and drive off into the sunset as the pyramid of Atlantis imploded behind her.</li> <li>The Full Lineup: Norton Streetfighter (Cutscene Only), Mine cart (FMV Only), Natla's Yacht (Cutscene Only)</li> </ul> <img src="https://fyre.cdn.sewest.net/tr25/6035568ab763a80019e5bd1f/tru_vehicles-27VeQnNjG.png?height=&amp;width=" alt="A banner with the Tomb Raider Underworld logo on the left. There are various artifacts in the background of the banner. On the right is an image of a motorcycle from Tomb Raider Underworld."> <ul> <li>Motorbike: Lara’s unbranded bike in Underworld was a beast of a vehicle, with wide tires for traversal in rain, snow, and everything in-between. Lara used her trusty bike in Southern Mexico and on Jan Mayen Island.</li> <li>The Full Lineup: Motorbike, Yacht</li> </ul> <img src="https://fyre.cdn.sewest.net/tr25/6035568ab763a80019e5bd1f/reboot-i-Ra_hIEx.png?height=&amp;width=" alt="A graphic with the Tomb Raider, Rise of the Tomb Raider, and Shadow of the Tomb Raider logos. There are various artifacts on the banner background behind them."> While Lara Croft started her first adventure on board the Endurance, she doesn’t take the helm of any vehicles in the reboot trilogy. To be fair, she didn't have the best track record with vehicles after a shipwreck, car crash, and plane crash - so it’s probably for the better that Lara kept on foot?

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Franchise Feature: The Vehicles

Last week we posted our first <a href="https://tombraider25.square-enix-games.com/en-us/TR1996/blog/cs_lcpt/">TR25 Fan Spotlight of Lara Croft PT</a> so the fans could check out all the amazing celebrations happening in the community itself. This week, we’re shining the spotlight on someone new! If you’re active on Twitter, you’ve probably seen a Tomb Raider giveaway or two, or three, or four… from this generous, die-hard and passionate individual. Hailing from France, Nicolas Croft came up with his own charming idea to look back on the years of Tomb Raider in the best way – from the fans themselves. If you have a story, anecdote, tribute, or something you want to contribute, Nicolas is compiling entries from the community to put together a 25th Anniversary Community Book! You can learn more and submit your own entry <a href="https://twitter.com/nicolascroft/status/1360253705145241607?s=20">here</a>. Nicolas is apparently mailing us a copy in the fall and we’re preparing the tissues already. <img src="https://fyre.cdn.sewest.net/tr25/60304f29b763a80019e16893/nicolas-urH91bWi9.png?height=&amp;width=" alt="A screenshot of a tweet from Nicolas Croft expressing his happiness from the TR25 Community Book project"> Of course, we can’t wait to see more fan celebrations to highlight throughout the year. If you or your friends are planning anything for #TR25, be sure to tag us on social!

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TR25 Fan Spotlight: Nicolas Croft

We aren’t the only ones that have been celebrating Tomb Raider’s 25th year! If you’re in a nostalgic mood and want to reminisce with others throughout the year then look no further; there are plenty of impressive fan projects alongside the official #TR25 ones! Our first highlight features <a href="http://www.laracroftpt.com/">laracroftpt.com</a>, a Portuguese website that’s part of our official fansite program. The team worked hard to put together an incredible video featuring an interview with Shelley Blond, art reveals, giveaways and other fun stuff! If you haven’t already checked it out, you may do so below. <iframe width="670" height="615" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/VpCrSE9MHB0" title="" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope;" allowfullscreen></iframe> <figure> </figure> Artwork created for Lara Croft PT by &nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/manueldailly">@manueldailly</a>

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TR25 Fan Spotlight: Lara Croft PT

At the end of every journey – after friendships are forged or dissolved, traps disarmed, enemies dispatched, and tombs raided – is an item. A relic. An artifact. Lara Croft’s adventures center on myths, and these treasures are manifestations of those myths. The physical proof that long forgotten rituals, cultures, or even worlds did exist. Often these items are too dangerous to be exposed to humanity, and as such they end tucked safely away in the trophy room of Croft Manor. Here are some of the trinkets at the heart of Lara Croft’s greatest adventures. <img src="https://fyre.cdn.sewest.net/tr25/5ff5b428823b9100110e02e4/tr1b-ieq5BxKyx.png?height=&amp;width=" alt="A banner with a collage of artifacts from Tomb Raider games in the background. The Tomb Raider logo is on the left and on the right is a render of the Scion artifact."> Atlantian Scion: The artifact Natla tasked Lara with recovering in the original Tomb Raider, the Scion was created by a triumvirate of Atlantian rulers, Qualopec, Tihocan, and Natla. Separated into three pieces, it represented their joint leadership in governing Atlantis. A mighty power source, the Scion was a generator for the Great Pyramid, providing the energy needed to grow an army of Atlanteans inside the hatcheries. Natla used the Scion for her own genetic experiments, and when she was found out, Tihocan and Qualopec condemned her to imprisonment and hid her piece away. They were each buried with their two remaining fragments. Lara shot the Scion in her final confrontation with Natla, breaking it into pieces. <img src="https://fyre.cdn.sewest.net/tr25/5ff5b428823b9100110e02e4/triib-OH0MqC1vP.png?height=&amp;width=" alt="A banner with a collage of artifacts from Tomb Raider games in the background. The Tomb Raider II logo is on the left and on the right is a render of the Dagger of Xi'an artifact."> Dagger of Xian: The Dagger of Xian was the main artifact Lara sought in Tomb Raider II, used by a brutal emperor long ago to gain an edge over his enemies. According to legend, if you plunged the dagger into your heart you’d be transformed into a dragon. The emperor ruled until a monk took advantage of the battlefield chaos. Creeping under the dragon, the monk pulled the dagger out and ended the emperor’s reign. The monks hid the dagger away in the Temple of Xian at the Great Wall of China. While Marco Bartoli got his hands on the dagger and proved his faith by plunging it into his chest, Lara bested him even in his dragon form. <img src="https://fyre.cdn.sewest.net/tr25/5ff5b428823b9100110e02e4/triiib-LIkQ0Lc5p.png?height=&amp;width=" alt="A banner with a collage of artifacts from Tomb Raider games in the background. The Tomb Raider III logo is on the left and on the right is a render of the Meteorite artifacts."> Meteorite Artefacts: Once again unknowingly hired by someone with mal-intent, Lara was after four meteorite artefacts in Tomb Raider III. The objects were carved by Polynesians from a meteorite that landed in Antarctica long ago. The artifacts were abandoned in Antarctica, only to be found by the sailors of the HMS Beagle in 1834. They returned to London and took the artifacts separate ways. Each individual artifact granted the holder a unique power, and when assembled in their place of origin, they had evolutionary effects. A fifth artifact, called the Hand of Rathmore, was revealed in Tomb Raider III’s The Lost Artifact <ul> <li>The Infada Stone: Found in India and imbued powers of levitation and fiery projectiles.</li> <li>Eye of Isis: This artifact ended up in the hands of Sophia Leigh, who integrated it into her beauty regime to stop the process of ageing. It also allowed the wielder to fire energy bolts.</li> <li>Element 115: Found in Area 51 of Nevada, Element 115 doesn’t have a defined power as it wasn’t used against Lara in battle.</li> <li>Ora Dagger: Recovered in the South Pacific, the dagger was in the hands of a cannibalistic tribe, and it granted the user the power to summon beasts and energy orbs.</li> </ul> <img src="https://fyre.cdn.sewest.net/tr25/5ff5b428823b9100110e02e4/trivb-2U7FmTvNy.png?height=&amp;width=" alt="A banner with a collage of artifacts from Tomb Raider games in the background. The Tomb Raider IV logo is on the left and on the right is a render of the Ankh artifact."> <ul> <li>Iris: In the training level of The Last Revelation, Lara and Werner Von Croy raced to recover the Iris in a test of skills. Werner got to it first and set off a trap. Lara managed to escape with her life, assuming Von Croy had perished. Werner survives and takes the Iris with him, locking it up in Von Croy Industries, where Lara recovered it at a later date.</li> <li>Amulet of Horus: The cause of much consternation in The Last Revelation, The Amulet of Horus was more than just a pretty bauble. The gold ankh was created by the god Horus and his high priest Semerket to seal the evil Set away for all time. Lara discovered it in Egypt and removed it from its rightful place, setting Set free in the process.</li> <li>The Armor of Horus: Not all hope was lost, though. Lara learned she could call on Horus to battle with Set by tracking down his armor and reassembling the pieces. After tracking down the five pieces of divine armor, Set stepped in and interrupted before Horus could be fully summoned. Ultimately, Lara found a trap door to the temple and was able to close it with the ankh and seal Set inside once more.</li> </ul> <img src="https://fyre.cdn.sewest.net/tr25/5ff5b428823b9100110e02e4/trvb-OLrYGGP1W.png?height=&amp;width=" alt="A banner with a collage of artifacts from Tomb Raider games in the background. The Tomb Raider V logo is on the left and on the right is a render of the Philosopher's Stone artifact."> <ul> <li>Iris: The Iris returned in Chronicles, and players were given extra insight into its powers. Lara broke into Von Croy Industries to retrieve it, using it as a power source to teleport herself into from one room to another. Von Croy appeared to still be researching the artifact. The research was drawn to a halt, as the Isis showed up in Lara’s trophy room in Tomb Raider III, implying that she successfully stole it.</li> <li>Philosopher’s Stone: In a recounted tale, Lara goes to Rome in search of the ultimate alchemist artifact, the Philosopher’s Stone. The stone was hidden behind the Philosopher’s Gate, which could only be unlocked by a series of other stones named after Mercury, Saturn, Mars, and Venus. As is rumored with the real stone, it turned metals into pure gold, so one could understand the extra protection it got from gargoyles and an assortment of gladiator foes.</li> <li>Spear of Destiny: The spear “when wielded at the vanguard of an army, would make that army invincible.” Lara traveled to Russia to find it, where it was rumored to live in the ruins of a German U-boat. Lara retrieved it, only to be forced to hand it over to the Russian gangster Sergei Mikhailov. However, the spear’s powers were unpredictable, and caused the Russian submarine to sink. With no witnesses, Lara left the spear to sit on the ocean floor unrecovered.</li> <li>Bestiary: One of Lara’s earliest finds, the bestiary is a book of arcane knowledge. Once you confront a demon from the Bestiary with its true name, you have control of said demon. The bestiary saves Lara and Father Bram from a grisly end, when she names the demon Verdilet and then orders it to disappear forever.</li> </ul> <img src="https://fyre.cdn.sewest.net/tr25/5ff5b428823b9100110e02e4/aodb-GM1f-YcW8.png?height=&amp;width=" alt="A banner with a collage of artifacts from Tomb Raider games in the background. The Tomb Raider VI logo is on the left and on the right is a render of the Sanglyph artifact."> <ul> <li>The Sanglyph: At the heart of Angel of Darkness is the Sanglyph, an artifact created by the dark alchemist Eckhardt to aid him in reviving the Nephilim race. The Sanglyph required a special glove to wield because of the immense power. In order to avoid it being captured while he prepared to bring back the Nephilim, Eckhardt separated The Sanglyph into five pieces and hid them in the Obscura paintings.</li> <li>Eckhardt’s Glove: This special glove was needed to wield the Sanglyph, but also has power of its own, as seen in The Monstrum killings.</li> <li>Obscura Paintings: The only lead Lara had in Von Croy’s death is tracking down the five Obscura Paintings. The Obscura Paintings were created by Pieter Van Eckhardt to hide the Sanglyph pieces, each depicting evil imagery. Seized and painted over with religious imagery by Brother Obscura of the Lux Veritatis, they were hidden away to keep them out of Eckhardt’s hands.</li> <li>The Obscura Engravings: Five copies of the original Obscura Paintings were created, each acting as a map to the original’s location.</li> <li>Periapt Shards: These mystic weapons were used by the Lux Veritatis to lock away Pieter Van Eckhardt for centuries, and are also the only thing that can kill a Nephilim. Lara finds one in the Louvre, lost by Kurtis Trent. He didn’t leave empty handed, however, getting away with her Obscura Painting. Needing to work together, eventually they collected all three shards, which were used to kill Eckhardt.</li> </ul> <img src="https://fyre.cdn.sewest.net/tr25/5ff5b428823b9100110e02e4/trlb-gi3WAMvr7.png?height=&amp;width=" alt="A banner with a collage of artifacts from Tomb Raider games in the background. The Tomb Raider Legend logo is on the left and on the right is a render of the Excalibur artifact."> <ul> <li>Excalibur: Trying to understand what happened to her mother after the crash in the Himalayas, Lara remembered seeing a sword, and eventually realized it was tied to the Arthurian legend of the sword and the stone. Rutland escapes Bolivia with the first piece of Excalibur, but Lara reclaims it in Ghana. She gets the second piece from Shogo Takamoto in Tokyo, the third in Kazakhstan, and the final in Cornwall, at the heart of King Arthur’s actual tomb. When combined, the sword opened a portal to the mysterious world of Avalon. The shards also granted power, including levitation and health regeneration.</li> <li>The Ghalali Key: The final piece of the puzzle, the Ghalali Key was needed to reassemble the sword. An ornamental bobble, Lara’s father found it in Ghana and gave it to Amelia as a present. She was wearing it the day of the plane crash, and Lara returned to the wreckage to recover it.</li> </ul> <img src="https://fyre.cdn.sewest.net/tr25/5ff5b428823b9100110e02e4/trab-j9Ma4CCgZ.png?height=&amp;width=" alt="A banner with a collage of artifacts from Tomb Raider games in the background. The Tomb Raider Anniversary logo is on the left and on the right is a render of the Scion artifact."> Atlantian Scion: In Anniversary, the Scion returned as the artifact at the heart of the story, but Natla expanded upon its powers further. She claimed she would use it to bring upon “the Seventh Age” and implied that she previously used the Scion to unleash the army of Atlantis upon itself, wiping it from history. She also positioned the Scion as housing “all the knowledge of the ancients” and that it could “create anything she desires.” Lara’s father weighed in through audio logs, saying he thinks the Scion may offer insight into what happened to Amelia. <img src="https://fyre.cdn.sewest.net/tr25/5ff5b428823b9100110e02e4/trub-L8GhMbgFE.png?height=&amp;width=" alt="A banner with a collage of artifacts from Tomb Raider games in the background. The Tomb Raider Underworld logo is on the left and on the right is a render of the Thor's Hammer artifact."> <ul> <li>Thor’s Gauntlets: In Tomb Raider: Underworld Lara began to connect the dots between the myth of Avalon and that of other ancient cultures. She traveled to the Mediterranean, finding ties to Norse mythology and the first of Thor’s gauntlets. As she worked to uncover the gauntlet’s twin, she discovers that her father found it first decades past, but hid it under Croft Manor to keep it from Natla. Once both were collected, the player could move heavy objects adorned with special glyphs.</li> <li>Thor’s Belt: In order to power the gauntlets, Lara needed to retrieve Thor’s belt Megingjord, which she found in Southern Mexico. Protected by thralls in the Mayan underworld Xibalba, the location of the belt contributed to her theory of a monomyth connecting many great and ancient civilizations.</li> <li>Thor’s Hammer: The last piece of the puzzle was Mjolnir, Thor’s hammer. Positioned as the key weapon against the Midgard serpent in the battle of Ragnarok. Lara found Thor’s hammer in Norway, and intended to use it to access Helheim in hopes of finding her mother. In combat, Thor’s hammer created powerful energy bolts, flinging enemies into the air.</li> </ul> <img src="https://fyre.cdn.sewest.net/tr25/5ff5b428823b9100110e02e4/trrb-0aiH_dThs.png?height=&amp;width=" alt="A banner with a collage of artifacts from Tomb Raider games in the background. The Tomb Raider logo is on the left and on the right is a render of Lara's Jade Necklace pendant."> Yamatai: In the 2013 reboot, Lara sought the truth more so than a specific artifact. Despite preparation and intense research, she still was surprised when the Endurance crashed upon the very real shores of Yamatai, an island only fabled until that day. As she explored Yamatai, she found relics from both recent and ancient history, finally stumbling upon the tomb of the Sun Queen Himiko. It was at this point that she began to understand the origin of the myth that shrouded the island in secrecy. <img src="https://fyre.cdn.sewest.net/tr25/5ff5b428823b9100110e02e4/rottrb-d0hSa7hd6.png?height=&amp;width=" alt="A banner with a collage of artifacts from Tomb Raider games in the background. The Rise of the Tomb Raider logo is on the left and on the right is a render of the Atlas artifact."> The Atlas: After the events on Yamatai Lara sought out a deeper understanding of the soul, which led her to investigating the lost city of Kitezh. Following mentions of an immortal prophet and something called "the divine source", Lara travels to Syria and eventually Siberia. Upon discovering a village of Remnants from the prophet’s pilgrims, she hears rumors of an object called The Atlas, supposedly a map to the lost city of Kitezh. Recovering the Atlas is the final step in entering the lost city, but with a clandestine organization called Trinity tailing her, entering the city was the easy part. <img src="https://fyre.cdn.sewest.net/tr25/5ff5b428823b9100110e02e4/sottrb-sc3s9hDoY.png?height=&amp;width=" alt="A banner with a collage of artifacts from Tomb Raider games in the background. The Shadow of the Tomb Raider logo is on the left and on the right is a render of the Key of Chak Chel artifact."> <ul> <li>Key of Chak Chel: Shadow saw Lara and Jonah making their way through Central and South America, tracking Trinity to understand and ultimately stop their endgame. Instead, Lara accidently sets in motion a Mayan apocalypse. Oops. The doomsday counter started after she picked up the Key of Chak Chel, an ancient obsidian dagger named after a Mayan goddess. Trinity’s leader Amaru relieves her of the dagger just prior to a massive flood – the first of four cataclysm triggered by the dagger. He intends to stop the “the cleansing” and remake the world in his ideal image.</li> <li>Silver Box of Ix Chel: Fortunately, Lara gleamed enough from the tomb and the dagger to head to Peru. In Peru Lara discovered the thriving legendary city of Paititi and banded together with its leader to stop trinity. As keys usually do, Lara learned the dagger had a counterpart – the Silver Box of Ix Chel. Uniting the key and the box will stop the end of the world. With help from Jonah and the residents of Paititi, Lara found the box, confronted Amaru, and made a very personal sacrifice to protect the world.</li> </ul>

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Franchise Feature: The Trophy Room 

We're celebrating 25 Years of Tomb Raider throughout 2021, with community features, nostalgic content, and surprises along the way! Check out our announcement video for an introduction to new team members, an overview of our franchise philosophy moving forward, and a tease of what's to come! <iframe width="670" height="615" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/m_gO4xj5u9k" title="" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope;" allowfullscreen></iframe> <figure> </figure>

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TR25 Celebration Update

Lara Croft blasts back onto mobile in her first adventure since Lara Croft GO and Relic Run! Whether you’re stuck at home or on the move take the adventure with you wherever you go. Tackling enemies both familiar and new, solving puzzles and dodging deadly traps, guide Lara through perilous tombs in her quest to retrieve the mythical Scion artefact. Building on the 25-year legacy of gaming’s most iconic franchise, Tomb Raider Reloaded sees Lara back with an attitude as deadly as her twin pistols. Check out our dramatic reveal of the game below: <iframe width="670" height="615" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/G3X1zFREqJc" title="" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope;" allowfullscreen></iframe> <figure> </figure> We’ll be revealing more about the game in the coming months so polish your pistols, fasten your bootlaces, and brush up on your aim for this epic tomb raiding mobile experience! Coming to iOS and Android in 2021.

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Tomb Raider Reloaded Revealed

The team at Weta Workshop started their #TR25 celebrations early by teasing their highly anticipated 1:4 scale The Lost Valley statue late last year. The tease was quickly followed by a full reveal of the stunning statue concept art, which may or may not still be our mobile phone wallpaper. <img src="https://fyre.cdn.sewest.net/tr25/60131b56f34ffb001afeec75/wetanew-brmcTqIpT.png?height=&amp;width=" alt="The Weta Workshop Lost Valley Statue concept art"> The art was crafted by their Senior Concept Artist Gus Hunter, who perfectly captured Lara’s acrobatic assault on the raptors hidden deep within the mountains of Peru. Weta are no strangers to the Tomb Raider franchise and we are thrilled to be working with them again! They previously produced a Shadow of the Tomb Raider 1:4 scale figure dubbed <a href="https://www.wetanz.com/shop/figures/lara-croft">Lara Croft Queen of the Jungle</a>, which showcases two apex predators in a single statue. <img src="https://fyre.cdn.sewest.net/tr25/60131b56f34ffb001afeec75/weta2news-dqZW09Wqb.png?height=&amp;width=" alt="A picture of the Weta Workshop &quot;Queen of the Jungle&quot; statue"> While the limited-edition statue is currently sold out, replicas of Lara's Shadow of the Tomb Raider <a href="https://www.wetanz.com/shop/weapons/bow-and-arrow-of-lara-croft?ref=search">bow</a> and <a href="https://www.wetanz.com/shop/jewellery/necklace-of-lara-croft?ref=search">jade necklace</a> are still available via the Weta Workshop website. We can’t wait to show you the first look at the fully painted The Lost Valley statue at a later date!

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Weta Working on TR25 Statue

Alicia Vikander will be returning to her role as the Tomb Raider on the silver screen, and we couldn’t be more excited about it. Or so we thought. News recently broke that the super-talented Misha Green will be joining up with MGM to take lead as writer and director on the next film. Misha is best known for her horror/drama series Lovecraft Country and we can only imagine what great things she’ll bring to Tomb Raider! <img src="https://fyre.cdn.sewest.net/tr25/601318d9f34ffb001afee83c/mishatest2-gwkkXJWL9.jpg?height=&amp;width=" alt="A screenshot of a tweet from Misha Green expressing excitement over the upcoming Tomb Raider movie that she is working on"> <a href="https://fyre.can.sqexeu.com/projects/tr25/tomb-raider-articles/@MishaGreen">Misha tweeted</a> when the news broke that some of her favorite Tomb Raider titles include Legend, Rise of the Tomb Raider, and Shadow of the Tomb Raider – and she provided some cryptic insight into her inspiration through a series of emojis. The sequel is looking bright and we’ll be sure to share any news and updates as soon as we get them!

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Misha Green to Helm Movie Sequel 

The 25th anniversary of Tomb Raider is starting off with a BANG as Netflix just announced an anime series will be coming to their platform in partnership with Legendary Television and dj2 Entertainment! After forging her path from a survivor to hero and ultimately the Tomb Raider, the series will pick up from Lara’s latest adventures in the reboot trilogy. We haven’t seen Lara animated since the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLkr4eik1ntB5FygGsE1MRzwBfwqQ_I4r0">Re\Visoned: Tomb Raider Animated Series</a> of shorts released nearly 15 years ago, so we expect you’re as excited as we are about the news! <iframe width="670" height="615" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Ntv6oqQl-Ss" title="" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope;" allowfullscreen></iframe> <figure> </figure> (Pssst: If you’re not familiar with the Re\Visoned series, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ntv6oqQl-Ss&amp;list=PLkr4eik1ntB5FygGsE1MRzwBfwqQ_I4r0">you can watch it in full here</a>!) <a href="https://twitter.com/Tasha3point0?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor">Tasha Huo</a> (Executive Producer) will be writing and producing the series, best known for her work on the upcoming projects The Witcher: Blood Origin and Red Sonja. Lara will be exploring all-new territory on this show. What kind of secrets will she uncover? We can’t wait for you to find out! We have so much planned for the Tomb Raider 25 Year Celebration, so be sure to stay tuned to our social channels!

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Tomb Raider Anime Series Underway

Join Lara as she returns for one of her most expansive adventures to date! Explore through five different regions while searching for ancient meteorite artefacts scattered throughout the world. From the jungles of India to rooftops in London with areas like the South Pacific Islands, Nevada desert and Antarctica in between – there’s an epic adventure for everyone!