Accused of the murder of her one time mentor Werner Von Croy, Lara becomes a fugitive on the run. In an attempt to clear her name, Lara has no choice but to confront the secret alliance whose destiny it is to take over the world. With explosive action and a gripping story, Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Angel of Darkness is a whole new gaming experience.

Passport to Adventure – our series highlighting bold women who defied expectations throughout history – returns in a new format just in time to raise awareness for <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23worldrefugeeday&amp;src=typed_query" title="#worldrefugeeday">#worldrefugeeday</a>. Our friends over at the <a href="https://www.rescue.org/" title="International Rescue Committee">International Rescue Committee</a> work daily to raise funds and awareness for displaced people around the world. An important part of that work is combating labels and giving voice to refugees. Stories told by refugees illustrate that they are multi-dimensional human beings not defined by their displacement. Hedy Lamarr is an example of just that – a remarkable and complex woman who brought much more to the world than she carried in her bags as an Austrian refugee. <img src="https://fyre.cdn.sewest.net/tr25/62b0a1e129e2a40011f5fd48/pta_hedy-lamarr-R8tLS7ZaA.jpg?width=&amp;height="> Known as one of Hollywood’s greatest movie stars of all time, Hedy Lamarr was also an inventor who changed technology forever. Born in Austria in 1914 to parents of Jewish decent, Hedy took an interest in acting on the stage and film at a young age, and quickly achieved notoriety for her work. Lamarr married one of her most persistent suiters at the age of 18 – an Austrian arms merchant and munitions manufacturer. Through his work with the military she was exposed to scientists and technologists, and an interest in applied sciences she harbored since childhood began to blossom. His work had close ties to fascist leaders in Italy and Germany, however, and at the age of 23 Lamarr fled Austria for Paris under disguise. Shortly after she traveled to London and eventually to the United States after meeting the Head of MGM, who was in Europe scouting for talent. In Hollywood Lamarr was billed as the “world’s most beautiful woman” and though her career skyrocketed, she was often typecast into glamorous roles with an imbalance of seductive screentime over spoken lines. On a personal front Lamarr was known for being private and withdrawn, forgoing raucous parties for contemplative dinners with kindred spirits. This included aviation tycoon Howard Hughes, with whom Lamarr openly shared suggestions on how to improve and streamline the design of his aircraft fleet. Hughes gave her access to his arsenal of equipment and engineers, and in her spare time Lamarr would tinker – working to improve traffic light systems or experimenting with a tablet that would turn water into a carbonated drink for easier wartime consumption. (The latter didn’t work out – Lamarr lamented the product tasted terrible.) It was World War II that pushed Lamarr’s hobby into new territory. As told in Hedy's Folly: The Life and Breakthrough Inventions of Hedy Lamarr by Richard Rhodes, “Hedy said that she did not feel very comfortable, sitting there in Hollywood and making lots of money when things were in such a state. She said that she knew a good deal about munitions and various secret weapons, and that she was thinking seriously of quitting MGM and going to Washington, DC, to offer her services to the newly established Inventors' Council.” While reading up on bleeding-edge WWII technology, Lamarr learned that radio-controlled torpedoes could be jammed remotely. Brainstorming potential workarounds to this glaring disadvantage, she questioned if the signal could frequency-hop so to avoid interruption all together. In partnership with her friend and composer George Antheil, they developed a device inspired by a player piano, and went on to patent their designs for a frequency-hopping system. While their invention was granted a patent, the complexity of integrating it into existing technology and an aversion to integrating civilian inventions into military technology resulted in it laying dormant. It wasn’t until the 1960s that the concept was first used, after the Lamarr-Antheil device patent expired. While neither Lamarr nor Antheil’s work was recognized fully for decades, it was later acknowledged that their invention was a forerunner to the idea of “spread-spectrum” communications, which is foundational to Bluetooth, GPS, and cellphone networks. Lamarr is a rarity who was awarded both a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and posthumously inducted into the National Inventor’s Hall of fame. She is a phenomenal example of the World Refugee Day theme “We Bring More than we Carry”. With more than 100 million people displaced across the globe on multiple fronts such as Ukraine, Afghanistan, Yemen, Syria and Ethiopia, the work done by the International Rescue Committee is more important than ever.&nbsp; Follow them on social for stories through the week that highlight what refugees bring to their new homes: hopes and dreams, experiences and talents, traditions and family stories, and resilience and determination. International Rescue Committee: <a href="https://twitter.com/RESCUEorg" target="_blank" title="Twitter">Twitter</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/RESCUEorg/" title="Instagram">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://www.facebook.com/InternationalRescueCommittee/" title="Facebook">Facebook</a> | <a href="https://www.youtube.com/RESCUEorg" title="YouTube">YouTube</a> You can also donate to the <a href="https://help.rescue.org/donate/?ms=ws_resq_top_nav_btn_fy22_gen_mmus_jun_t501&amp;initialms=ws_resq_top_nav_btn_fy22_gen_mmus_jun_t501" title="IRC’s humanitarian efforts here">IRC’s humanitarian efforts here</a>. Illustration by <a href="https://heyashley.com/portfolio" title="Ashley Hay">Ashley Hay</a>.

Passport to Adventure: Hedy Lamarr

Hey Raiders! We wanted to offer you a quick update on Lara Croft’s Tomb Raiders, the free tabletop RPG we announced during our 25th Anniversary Celebration! While we intended to release the game to you all before the holidays, we need just a bit more time to put the finishing touches on both the core rulebook and the first campaign book, Mark of the Phoenix. You can expect both to launch in early 2022. That said, today we want to reveal the covers for both books, designed by none other than our very own Brenoch Adams! <img src="https://fyre.cdn.sewest.net/tr25/61be4fee6adcd9001ad53078/ttrpg-cover-2-fTUeNtZ7x.jpg?height=&amp;width=" alt="Lara Croft's Tomb Raiders Core Rule Book Cover"> <img src="https://fyre.cdn.sewest.net/tr25/61be4fee6adcd9001ad53078/ttrpg-cover-1-_G9_LY0R5.jpg?height=&amp;width=" alt="Lara Croft's Tomb Raiders First Campaign Book Cover"> Both books are overflowing with amazing art by <a href="https://twitter.com/KameliyaMinkova" title="Kameliya Minkova" target="_blank">Kameliya Minkova</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/PapayouFR" title="Johann Blaise" target="_blank">Johann Blaise</a>, inspired by and celebrating scenes and characters from the classic, reboot, and survivor eras, as well as the movies! Here's a tease of some of the beautiful artwork you'll find inside: <img src="https://fyre.cdn.sewest.net/tr25/61be4fee6adcd9001ad53078/ttrpg-1-zpSvG5f35.jpg?height=&amp;width=" alt="Illustration of raiders in an ancient tomb"> *(Above) Art by Johann Blaise <img src="https://fyre.cdn.sewest.net/tr25/61be4fee6adcd9001ad53078/p197_7x3-5_clues-ID9O-VO40.png?height=&amp;width=" alt="A raider deciphers runes on a stone dais"> <img src="https://fyre.cdn.sewest.net/tr25/61be4fee6adcd9001ad53078/p184_7x3-5_giant_animal-O9jDWgsxOg.png?height=&amp;width=" alt="Raiders run from an ancient beast inside a tomb"> <img src="https://fyre.cdn.sewest.net/tr25/61be4fee6adcd9001ad53078/p49_7x2-5_science_fiction-KI7vhiT1J.png?height=&amp;width=" alt="Raiders encounter The Iris artifact on a plinth"> Thanks for your patience as we finalize the books – and start assembling your group for when the game launches early next year!

Lara Croft's Tomb Raiders RPG Update & Cover Reveal

ICYMI, we're almost a week away from our big 25-hour livestream in honor of Extra Life's annual Game Day!&nbsp; <img src="https://fyre.cdn.sewest.net/tr25/617b0a172f65610019ecc3a8/el_announce-2--FSiN0RWgw.jpg?width=&amp;height="> In honor of Tomb Raider's 25th anniversary, we want to give back to a great cause - so we've partnered with local hospitals to our headquarters in the Bay Area! All donations raised by <a href="https://www.extra-life.org/team/crystaldynamics" title="Team Crystal Dynamics" target="_blank">Team Crystal Dynamics</a> for Extra Life will be donated to UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals in Oakland &amp; San Francisco. If you want to donate to our team you can do so now, or wait to donate during our Game Day stream marathon, which will be filled with community fun!&nbsp; Ahead of our livestream extravaganza, we are holding item auctions to raise additional funds. We raided our own vaults from the Crystal Dynamics offices to uncover relics from the past that we think coveted collectors will be interested in. All proceeds from these auctions will go towards our Extra Life team fund! <h2>Check out our auction items:</h2> <h3><a href="https://www.ebay.com/itm/313729530756" title="Tomb Raider Memorabilia Extra Life Auction: Tomb Raider 1996 &quot;Sweat&quot; Reel" target="_blank">Tomb Raider Memorabilia Extra Life Auction: Tomb Raider 1996 "Sweat" Reel</a></h3> <img src="https://fyre.cdn.sewest.net/tr25/617b0a172f65610019ecc3a8/s-l1600-2---sRmX0qZs.jpg?height=&amp;width=" alt="TR25 Extra Life auction item TR96 sweat reel"> <h3><a href="https://www.ebay.com/itm/313729519470" title="Tomb Raider Memorabilia Extra Life Auction: Angel of Darkness Style Guide " target="_blank">Tomb Raider Memorabilia Extra Life Auction: Angel of Darkness Style Guide</a></h3> <img src="https://fyre.cdn.sewest.net/tr25/617b0a172f65610019ecc3a8/s-l1600-9--d378v6xKs.jpg?height=&amp;width=" alt="TR25 Extra Life auction item AOD style guide"> <h3><a href="https://www.ebay.com/itm/313729518911" title="Tomb Raider Memorabilia Extra Life Auction: TR IV Advertisement Proofs" target="_blank">Tomb Raider Memorabilia Extra Life Auction: TR IV Advertisement Proofs</a></h3> <img src="https://fyre.cdn.sewest.net/tr25/617b0a172f65610019ecc3a8/s-l1600-10---iDEzG3NX.jpg?height=&amp;width=" alt="TR25 Extra Life auction item TRIV ad proof"> <h3><a href="https://www.ebay.com/itm/313729524790" title="Tomb Raider Memorabilia Extra Life Auction: Original TR25 Art by Caleb Groves " target="_blank">Tomb Raider Memorabilia Extra Life Auction: Original TR25 Art by Caleb Groves</a></h3> <img src="https://fyre.cdn.sewest.net/tr25/617b0a172f65610019ecc3a8/s-l1600-11--_SyUYhPL5.jpg?height=&amp;width=" alt="TR25 Extra Life auction item original Caleb Groves art piece"> <h3><a href="https://www.ebay.com/itm/313729526822" title="Tomb Raider Memorabilia Extra Life Auction: TR2013 Ascension Poster Set 1" target="_blank">Tomb Raider Memorabilia Extra Life Auction: TR2013 Ascension Poster Set 1</a></h3> <img src="https://fyre.cdn.sewest.net/tr25/617b0a172f65610019ecc3a8/s-l1600-1--MsCwbCMAn.jpg?height=&amp;width=" alt="TR25 Extra Life auction item TR Ascension poster set"> <h3><a href="https://www.ebay.com/itm/313729525761" title="Tomb Raider Memorabilia Extra Life Auction: TR2013 Ascension Poster Set 2" target="_blank">Tomb Raider Memorabilia Extra Life Auction: TR2013 Ascension Poster Set 2</a></h3> <img src="https://fyre.cdn.sewest.net/tr25/617b0a172f65610019ecc3a8/s-l500-mRWAKzgux.jpg?height=&amp;width=" alt="TR25 Extra Life auction item TR Ascension Poster Set 2"> <h3><a href="https://www.ebay.com/itm/313729510088" title="Tomb Raider Memorabilia Extra Life Auction: TR2013 Marketing Exploration Set 1" target="_blank">Tomb Raider Memorabilia Extra Life Auction: TR2013 Marketing Exploration Set 1</a></h3> <img src="https://fyre.cdn.sewest.net/tr25/617b0a172f65610019ecc3a8/s-l1600-3--lHA5WIwey.jpg?height=&amp;width=" alt="TR25 Extra Life auction item TR2013 Marketing Exploration Poster Set 1"> <h3><a href="https://www.ebay.com/itm/313729530131" title="Tomb Raider Memorabilia Extra Life Auction: TR2013 Marketing Exploration Set 2" target="_blank">Tomb Raider Memorabilia Extra Life Auction: TR2013 Marketing Exploration Set 2</a></h3> <img src="https://fyre.cdn.sewest.net/tr25/617b0a172f65610019ecc3a8/s-l1600-4--4s1-RypQF.jpg?height=&amp;width=" alt="TR25 Extra Life auction item TR2013 Marketing Exploration Poster Set 2"> <h3><a href="https://www.ebay.com/itm/313729529767" title="Tomb Raider Memorabilia Extra Life Auction: TR2013 Marketing Exploration Set 3" target="_blank">Tomb Raider Memorabilia Extra Life Auction: TR2013 Marketing Exploration Set 3</a></h3> <img src="https://fyre.cdn.sewest.net/tr25/617b0a172f65610019ecc3a8/s-l1600-5--lYDpZBqEz.jpg?height=&amp;width=" alt="TR25 Extra Life auction item TR2013 Marketing Exploration Poster Set 3"> <h3><a href="https://www.ebay.com/itm/313729499955" title="Tomb Raider Memorabilia Extra Life Auction: TR2013 Marketing Exploration Set 4" target="_blank">Tomb Raider Memorabilia Extra Life Auction: TR2013 Marketing Exploration Set 4</a></h3> <img src="https://fyre.cdn.sewest.net/tr25/617b0a172f65610019ecc3a8/s-l1600-We6j9kciA.jpg?height=&amp;width=" alt="TR25 Extra Life auction item TR2013 Marketing Exploration Poster Set 4"> <h3><a href="https://www.ebay.com/itm/313729529402" title="Tomb Raider Memorabilia Extra Life Auction: TR2013 Marketing Exploration Set 5 " target="_blank">Tomb Raider Memorabilia Extra Life Auction: TR2013 Marketing Exploration Set 5</a></h3> <img src="https://fyre.cdn.sewest.net/tr25/617b0a172f65610019ecc3a8/s-l1600-6--gjUqpV_q5.jpg?height=&amp;width=" alt="TR25 Extra Life auction item TR2013 Marketing Exploration Poster Set 5"> <h3><a href="https://www.ebay.com/itm/313729527997" title="Tomb Raider Memorabilia Extra Life Auction: TR2013 Marketing Exploration Set 6" target="_blank">Tomb Raider Memorabilia Extra Life Auction: TR2013 Marketing Exploration Set 6</a></h3> <img src="https://fyre.cdn.sewest.net/tr25/617b0a172f65610019ecc3a8/s-l500-1--rCav_X3_w.jpg?height=&amp;width=" alt="TR25 Extra Life auction item TR2013 Marketing Exploration Poster Set 6"> <h3><a href="https://www.ebay.com/itm/313729528721" title="Tomb Raider Memorabilia Extra Life Auction: TR2013 Marketing Exploration Set 7" target="_blank">Tomb Raider Memorabilia Extra Life Auction: TR2013 Marketing Exploration Set 7</a></h3> <img src="https://fyre.cdn.sewest.net/tr25/617b0a172f65610019ecc3a8/s-l500-2--zNR6BqkFH.jpg?height=&amp;width=" alt="TR25 Extra Life auction item TR2013 Marketing Exploration Poster Set 7"> <h3><a href="https://www.ebay.com/itm/313729502252" title="Tomb Raider Memorabilia Extra Life Auction: Shadow of the Tomb Raider Poster Set" target="_blank">Tomb Raider Memorabilia Extra Life Auction: Shadow of the Tomb Raider Poster Set</a></h3> <img src="https://fyre.cdn.sewest.net/tr25/617b0a172f65610019ecc3a8/s-l1600-7--ZB95qiUNU.jpg?height=&amp;width=" alt="TR25 Extra Life auction item SOTTR posters"> <h3><a href="https://www.ebay.com/itm/313729516815" title="Tomb Raider Memorabilia Extra Life Auction: TR2013 Signed Sam Spratt Dev Print" target="_blank">Tomb Raider Memorabilia Extra Life Auction: TR2013 Signed Sam Spratt Dev Print</a></h3> <img src="https://fyre.cdn.sewest.net/tr25/617b0a172f65610019ecc3a8/s-l1600-8--JtDcXxXQy.jpg?height=&amp;width=" alt="TR25 Extra Life auction item TR2013 Signed Dev poster">

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Thank You to the Fans - 25 Years of Tomb Raider!

&nbsp; <iframe width="675" height="615" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/uMNMHCDiBKI?cc_lang_pref=&cc_load_policy=0" title="【FFBE】TOMB RAIDER Collaboration Trailer【Global】" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope;" allowfullscreen></iframe> New Units and Vision Cards in FFBE to celebrate the TOMB RAIDER 25th Anniversary Lara Croft is back as a Neo Vision unit in FINAL FANTASY BRAVE EXVIUS, the hit mobile RPG that has over 45 Million downloads worldwide! Players can summon Lara Croft -Neo Vision- during the FFBE x TOMB RAIDER Collaboration event to celebrate TOMB RAIDER 25th anniversary starting on September 30 until October 20, 2021 (PST). Lara Croft -Neo Vision- in FFBE <img src="https://fyre.cdn.sewest.net/tr25/615629ea152a0400121e8176/laracroft_neo-vision-OQVrj3j4G.jpg?height=&amp;width=" alt="Lara Croft -Neo Vision-"> Inspired from the world of TOMB RAIDER, the “A Dino-Mite Battle” Vision Card Arrives! <img src="https://fyre.cdn.sewest.net/tr25/615629ea152a0400121e8176/adinomitebattle_visioncard-FKQwllhsT.png?height=&amp;width=" alt="“A Dino-Mite Battle” Vision Card"> * Awaken Lara Croft -Neo Vision- to EX+1 and EX+3 to obtain their specific vision cards. *Details/abilities for Lara Croft -Neo Vision- available in-game Challenge the Tomb Raider: Lost Valley and face Natla! <img src="https://fyre.cdn.sewest.net/tr25/615629ea152a0400121e8176/tombraiderlostvalley-bBvnZD2Yj.jpg?height=&amp;width=" alt="Tomb Raider: Lost Valley Event"> Challenge the Tomb Raider Collaboration Event: Tomb Raider: Lost Valley to earn Tomb Raider limited time equipment which you can use to prepare your units for battle! Gear up to face off the T-Rex as the Raid Boss! Starting October 7, 2021, Natla will appear as the Trial Boss in the Tomb Raider: The Great Pyramid event! Be prepared to take on Natla with your strongest team. Weekly Free 10+1 Summon (One Guaranteed 5★/NV)! Whether you are new or a current player of FFBE, all players can enjoy a Weekly Free 10+1 Summon (One Guaranteed 5★/NV) in which you can have the chance to summon Lara Croft -Neo Vision- included in the summon pool during the collaboration period! Download FINAL FANTASY BRAVE EXVIUS for free today and summon the powers of legendary heroes now! <ul> <li><a href="https://apps.apple.com/app/final-fantasy-brave-exvius/id1078553808">App Store</a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/wotvffbe?id=com.square_enix.android_googleplay.WOTVffbeww">&nbsp;</a></li> <li><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.square_enix.android_googleplay.FFBEWW">Google Play</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDxUqVaLo7D5FjuOhrCPsFA">&nbsp;</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01KUHETFY">Amazon App Store</a></li> </ul> Official Website:<a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0844M7STY"> </a>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.finalfantasyexvius.com/">https://www.finalfantasyexvius.com/</a> Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/FFBE_EN">@FFBE_EN</a> Facebook:<a href="https://wotvffbe.com/"> </a>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/ffbeen">https://www.facebook.com/ffbeen</a> Instagram:<a href="https://www.facebook.com/wotvffbe"> </a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/ffbe_mog/">https://www.instagram.com/ffbe_mog</a> YouTube:<a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0844M7STY"> </a>FFBE<a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDxUqVaLo7D5FjuOhrCPsFA">Official Channel</a> #FFBEWW FINAL FANTASY BRAVE EXVIUS ©2015-2021 SQUARE ENIX CO., LTD. All Rights Reserved. Developed by gumi Inc.

LARA CROFT -NEO VISION- IN FFBE

&nbsp; <iframe width="670" height="615" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/IVrwO9lDLsY?cc_lang_pref=&cc_load_policy=0" title="WOTV FFBE × Tomb Raider Collaboration Trailer" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope;" allowfullscreen></iframe> Summon Lara Croft and Obtain a 25 Years of Tomb Raiding Vision Card in WOTV FFBE! WAR OF THE VISIONS FINAL FANTASY BRAVE EXVIUS, the popular free-to-play tactical mobile RPG celebrates the TOMB RAIDER 25th anniversary with a TOMB RAIDER collaboration event starting on September 22 until October 19, 2021 (PST). Lara Croft in WOTV FFBE The classic Lara Croft with a FINAL FANTASY twist arrives in WOTV FFBE as a new powerful Water-type unit. She shows off her bravery and strength with her main job as “Tomb Raider”, a Middle Guard Striker Class, which is a Lara-specific job created especially for the game’s collaboration. <img src="https://fyre.cdn.sewest.net/tr25/614a3d397728e00012eaac17/laracroft_wotvffbe-1--8FdSqqrr0.png?height=&amp;width=" alt="Lara Croft from WOTV FFBE"> Summon and add her to your team as you experience the stories of each kingdom and heroes on the continent of Ardra in WOTV FFBE. Be prepared to see familiar faces when challenging the Tomb Raider collaboration event, where the final quest is based off the “The Great Pyramid” and take on Natla! <img src="https://fyre.cdn.sewest.net/tr25/614a3d397728e00012eaac17/laracroft_wotvvisioncard-1--ZiOTSHVrA.png?height=&amp;width=" alt="“25 Years of Tomb Raiding” (UR) Vision Card from WOTV FFBE"> Free “25 Years of Tomb Raiding” (UR) Vision Card You can equip Vision Cards to units to enhance your party and the unit! A FREE “25 Years of Tomb Raiding” (UR) Vision Card can be obtained by simply logging in during the collaboration. This powerful UR vision card is especially effective for Water-type Missile Attack parties that include Lara Croft. Once the card is fully leveled up, Luck also gets a boost. When equipped to Lara Croft, the vision card increases her Critical Hit Rate and Evasion. Don’t miss the chance to get it now! Download WAR OF THE VISIONS FINAL FANTASY BRAVE EXVIUS for free&nbsp; <ul> <li><a href="https://apps.apple.com/app/war-of-the-visions-ffbe/id1484937345" target="_blank">App Store</a></li> <li><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.square_enix.android_googleplay.WOTVffbeww" target="_blank">Google Play</a>&nbsp;</li> <li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0844M7STY" target="_blank">Amazon App Store</a></li> </ul> Official Website:<a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0844M7STY" target="_blank"> </a><a href="https://wotvffbe.com/" target="_blank">https://wotvffbe.com/</a> Twitter:<a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details" target="_blank"> </a><a href="https://twitter.com/wotvffbe" target="_blank">@WOTVFFBE</a> Facebook:<a href="https://wotvffbe.com/" target="_blank"> </a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/wotvffbe" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/wotvffbe</a> YouTube:<a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0844M7STY" target="_blank"> </a>WOTV FFBE<a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFubNpTanEfVvQrpl21In0A" target="_blank"> Official Channel</a> Instagram:<a href="https://www.facebook.com/wotvffbe" target="_blank"> </a><a href="https://instagram.com/wotvffbe" target="_blank">https://instagram.com/wotvffbe</a> #WOTVFFBE _____________________________________________________________________ WAR OF THE VISIONS FINAL FANTASY BRAVE EXVIUS © 2019-2021 SQUARE ENIX CO., LTD. All Rights Reserved. Co-Developed by gumi Inc. LOGO ILLUSTRATION: © 2018 YOSHITAKA AMANO

WOTV FFBE CELEBRATES TR25 WITH A TOMB RAIDER COLLAB EVENT

"Well, this is a tomb. I'll make them feel at home." – Lara Croft, Tomb Raider: Legend As the name would imply, tombs are at the heart of Lara’s adventures. The funny thing is the term “tomb” is actually quite ambiguous, and means different things to different people. To some, tombs represent ancient spaces untouched for centuries, agnostic of it being an interment site. For others, tombs mean actual burial chambers, the final resting place of royalty from a forgotten age. And for others still, the term “tomb” is a synonym for puzzle, with the thematic wrapper less important than the brainteaser within. Not to mention that Lara is in constant danger during her travels, and any location could quickly become her personal tomb. Even when Lara retreats into modern day marvels like Paris or Prague, it’s safe to say that history is always just under foot. Find some fan favorite tombs from the franchise below. <img src="https://fyre.cdn.sewest.net/tr25/60f1e0c58e9c1800123c1cff/tr1-gear-banner-DdK_h0VSp.png?height=&amp;width=" alt="A banner with different gear icons from Tomb Raider games faded in the background. The Tomb Raider logo is on the left."> <ul> <li>Peru – The Lost Valley: The original Tomb Raider captured the imagination of fans in a way few games can boast about. The Lost Valley and its stunning introduction of foes thought long extinct still top many “most memorable moments” lists to this day. As the T-Rex entered the valley with thundering footsteps and a chilling roar, Lara was suddenly very small, and players realized that Tomb Raider offered them truly lost worlds. It wasn’t just the wow-factor that made The Lost Valley incredible, though. A complex puzzle involving a series of gears, challenging traversal, and an abundance of water – a technical marvel at the time – made it the game’s standout tomb.</li> </ul> <img src="https://fyre.cdn.sewest.net/tr25/60f1e0c58e9c1800123c1cff/tr2-gear-banner-UZ5NKcpAy.png?height=&amp;width=" alt="A banner with different gear icons from Tomb Raider games faded in the background. The Tomb Raider II logo is on the left."> <ul> <li>Tibet – Barkhang Monastery: While many would argue that the cinematic and oppressive Wreck of the Maria Doria was the most memorable area in Tomb Raider II, the Barkhang Monastery takes the top slot by a small margin. Towards the climax of the game Lara reached a monastery high in the mountains of Tibet. Instead of structures abandoned to time she found an inhabited complex guarded by fierce monks. If the player avoided shooting any of these monks, they would aid Lara in fending off Fiamma Nera thugs as she explored the labyrinth-like monastery. Furnished with deep red tapestries, warm glowing lanterns, and lavish gold ornaments, it was impossible not to drink in the atmosphere as Lara tracked down five prayer wheels.</li> </ul> <img src="https://fyre.cdn.sewest.net/tr25/60f1e0c58e9c1800123c1cff/tr3-gear-banner-19tp-Slbw.png?height=&amp;width=" alt="A banner with different gear icons from Tomb Raider games faded in the background. The Tomb Raider III logo is on the left."> <ul> <li>India – Temple Ruins: A truly ancient and abandoned space, Lara explored the Temple Ruins in India alone, kept company by snakes, baboons, and the occasional apex predator. The level design was stunning, with the jungle slowly reclaiming temples and waterfalls eroding the once immaculate carvings. While the water looked tempting, keeping an eye out for piranha became a necessity. The level unfolded both outside against a clear blue sky, and in interior spaces illuminated by rays of light struggling to penetrate the thick air. Despite the beauty, there was a constant sense of danger in the Temple Ruins, realized in its most extreme form when statues came to life to try and dispatch Lara. Filled with levers, keys, movable block puzzles, spike traps, and more, the Temple Ruins were a challenge. Near the end of the level deceased adventurers Randy and Rory proved that not everyone was as competent as Lara.</li> </ul> <img src="https://fyre.cdn.sewest.net/tr25/60f1e0c58e9c1800123c1cff/tr4-gear-banner-JdVxYSVqo.png?height=&amp;width=" alt="A banner with different gear icons from Tomb Raider games faded in the background. The Tomb Raider IV logo is on the left."> <ul> <li>Karnak, Egypt – Tomb of Semerkhet: An easy call for fans of The Last Revelation, the Tomb of Semerkhet allowed Lara to play a game within a game. An ancient Egyptian pastime named Senet, the rules were simple enough. Perched on a balcony to one side of a great hall – and across from the menacing face of her opponent – Lara would spin a series of sticks corresponding to numbers. She would then select the pawn to move by touching color-coated tiles. To win the game, the player needed to get all of Lara’s pawns off the board by navigating them to an Ankh near the end. The true treat was that Lara’s path out of the tomb changed dependent on if she won or lost the game. The rest of the level was also atmospheric and enjoyable, with a series of timed flame traps temping the player with pickups, complex rope courses, and scarabs and jackals shadowing Lara’s every move.</li> </ul> <img src="https://fyre.cdn.sewest.net/tr25/60f1e0c58e9c1800123c1cff/tr5-gear-banner-8gEKEb9uW.png?height=&amp;width=" alt="A banner with different gear icons from Tomb Raider games faded in the background. The Tomb Raider V logo is on the left."> <ul> <li>The Black Isles, Ireland – Labyrinth: A short but interesting level, the explorable spaces in Ireland were unique in that little Lara was unarmed. As such, enemy encounters required her to outrun or outsmart her foes. The level kicked off with Lara stumbling upon a reaper-like creature in a derelict church. Showing moxie she followed the creature, gaining access to a large multi-story puzzle room with rotating bridges beneath the church. The ultimate goal was to align the bridges and retrieve the Bestiary from the central tower, a tome that allowed Lara to best a demon causing problems on the island. After retrieving her prize, wisps of light guided Lara through a labyrinth, a beast hot on her heels, unhappy in her choice of party favors.</li> </ul> <img src="https://fyre.cdn.sewest.net/tr25/60f1e0c58e9c1800123c1cff/aod-gear-banner-QYDTc-5JX.png?height=&amp;width=" alt="A banner with different gear icons from Tomb Raider games faded in the background. The Tomb Raider AOD logo is on the left."> <ul> <li>Paris, France – The Hall of Seasons: Just beneath Paris’ iconic Louvre lay an unpublicized archeological dig with loads of secrets to discover. Opening the Tomb of the Ancients was difficult in and of itself, as a complex mechanical door with dials and leavers stood in Lara’s way. The tomb yielded access to The Hall of Seasons, a hub which in turn housed four alcoves: Neptune’s Hall, Wrath of the Beast, The Sanctuary of Flame, and The Breath of Hades. The goal was to complete all four chambers, each associated with an elemental force, and claim corresponding crystals. The full set of crystals fit into a receptacle back in the Hall of Seasons. Flanked by undead knights, an assortment of traps, and treacherous traversal, completing the task wasn’t easy.</li> </ul> <img src="https://fyre.cdn.sewest.net/tr25/60f1e0c58e9c1800123c1cff/trl-gear-banner-BeFUCilr0.png?height=&amp;width=" alt="A banner with different gear icons from Tomb Raider games faded in the background. The Tomb Raider Legend logo is on the left."> <ul> <li>Cornwall, England: King Arthur’s Tomb: After Angel of Darkness, Legend focused on a return to huge ancient spaces as playgrounds. Peru, Bolivia, and Ghana had plenty to offer, but an unassuming tomb in Cornwall, England was a standout. In search of the legendary Excalibur, Lara ironically found the real King Arthur’s tomb just below an abandoned tourist trap dedicated to the legendary knights. After traversing through a gift shop, various exhibits, and storage rooms, Lara returned power to the complex and made her way down to the real deal, heralded by non-tourist friendly deathtraps. Lots of environmental puzzles, coffin surfing, and a climatic fight with a sea serpent awaited, the latter requiring creative use of the environment as a weapon. This tomb played to the core fantasy of Tomb Raider – that there is always more than meets the eye, even in unlikely places.</li> </ul> <img src="https://fyre.cdn.sewest.net/tr25/60f1e0c58e9c1800123c1cff/tra-gear-banner-A83AfuARi.png?height=&amp;width=" alt="A banner with different gear icons from Tomb Raider games faded in the background. The Tomb Raider Anniversary logo is on the left."> <ul> <li>St. Francis Folly, Greece: Traversing to exceptional heights while exchanging banter (rather than bullets) with Pierre, St. Francis Folly was a huge level rife with dangerous animals, deadly traversal, and complex puzzles. The central room required four keys to unlock the exit, each corresponding to a specific puzzle room. Getting to each room was difficult in itself, requiring Lara to track down the correct lever in the multi-story antechamber, then solve a puzzle, collect a key, escape the traps, and repeat three more times. Poseidon’s level involved changing water levels and the Hephaestus room was rigged with lightning. Atlas’ puzzle room involved an appropriately oversized boulder trap, and to secure the Damocles key you had to avoid a onslaught of swords.</li> </ul> <img src="https://fyre.cdn.sewest.net/tr25/60f1e0c58e9c1800123c1cff/tru-gear-banner-yKnclqHva.png?height=&amp;width=" alt="A banner with different gear icons from Tomb Raider games faded in the background. The Tomb Raider Underworld logo is on the left."> <ul> <li>Southern Mexico: The entirety of Lara’s journey into Southern Mexico can be considered standout, but the early “Unnamed Days” chapter was particularly fun. Navigating in the rain between dig sites on her motorbike, the goal was to solve a puzzle associated with a huge Mayan calendar. Black panthers and mercenaries stalked Lara, making the level a balance between exploration, combat, and traversal in the midst of one large puzzle. When the pieces required to align the calendar were retrieved, a secret entrance was revealed in the courtyard below, giving access to Xibalba, the Mayan land of the dead.</li> </ul> <img src="https://fyre.cdn.sewest.net/tr25/60f1e0c58e9c1800123c1cff/tr2013-gear-banner-_3XSjUZPk.png?height=&amp;width=" alt="A banner with different gear icons from Tomb Raider games faded in the background. The Tomb Raide (2013) logo is on the left."> <ul> <li>Yamatai, Chasm Monastery: Tomb Raider 2013 introduced the concept of side tombs – puzzle chambers off the critical path that the player wasn’t required to visit. The reboot also streamlined puzzles to physics-based challenges as a means of grounding the adventure in reality. That being said, Yamatai was layered with history, from the leavings of recently dead travelers stranded on the island, to the distant past of native Japanese inhabitants. The Chasm Monastery was a standout in this vein, introducing a clever puzzle that required Lara to harness a natural wind tunnel and transform a bell into a wrecking ball. Just after her escape, she stumbled into the tomb at the very heart of the game – the final resting place of Queen Himiko. Surrounded by murals, we heard Lara’s mind at work as she connected dots in the mystery of Yamatai and the powerful storms that shroud it from the world.</li> </ul> <img src="https://fyre.cdn.sewest.net/tr25/60f1e0c58e9c1800123c1cff/rottr-gear-banner-_boOSKYuC.png?height=&amp;width=" alt="A banner with different gear icons from Tomb Raider games faded in the background. The Rise of the Tomb Raider logo is on the left."> <ul> <li>Geothermal Valley, The Flooded Archives: Rise of the Tomb Raider took fan feedback to heart, putting more non-optional tombs in the main game. Celebrating this as a “return to tombs,” nested puzzles were implemented, a formula that required solving several smaller puzzles to work towards a singular goal. The game also contained a good number of optional side tombs, which aided in world building and contained more challenging puzzles. The standout tomb in the game, aside from spoiler-heavy ancient spaces towards the end of the title, was the Flooded Archives. As the name implies, once a grand archive of knowledge, the space housed crumbling staircases, toppled statues, waterlogged scrolls, and a multi-part physics puzzle at its core. Littered with collectibles, the Flooded Archives also gave Lara her first taste of the supernatural in the game.</li> </ul> <img src="https://fyre.cdn.sewest.net/tr25/60f1e0c58e9c1800123c1cff/sottr-gear-banner-OnFJ72Q_p.png?height=&amp;width=" alt="A banner with different gear icons from Tomb Raider games faded in the background. The Shadow of the Tomb Raider logo is on the left."> <ul> <li>Howl of the Monkey Gods, Paititi: Shadow of the Tomb Raider featured several challenge tombs that players could take on as they progressed through the main story. It also saw the release of several DLC packs like Nightmare, which included the Howl of the Monkey Gods challenge tomb. This tomb boasts breathtaking views and unique mechanics which include timed events needing you to pay attention to the beat of a drum. The ‘Monkey Do’ achievement features the "White Breath" skill as a reward, which allows Lara's Fear Arrows to generate a cloud of hallucinogenic vapor clouds. With no shortage of platforms, ziplines, and braving new heights, many feel the reward for this one is not only at the end but the experience altogether.</li> </ul>

Franchise Feature: The Tombs

Did you know that August 2 is National Coloring Book Day? We sure did, and are celebrating with #TR25 style!&nbsp; The uber-talented <a href="https://www.artstation.com/virberrocal" title="Virginia Berrocal" target="_blank">Virginia Berrocal</a> has created fifteen unique tributes to Lara Croft from her adventures on console &amp; mobile for you to download, color, &amp; share! Each illustration is full of detail, showcasing both Virginia's Tomb Raider fandom and immense talent.&nbsp; <a href="https://cdn.sqexeu.com/files/tr/Tomb_Raider_Coloring_Book_Day_All.pdf" title="Download all of the illustrations here." target="_blank">Download all of the illustrations here.</a> Tag us in your finished <a href="http://www.coloringbookday.com/register.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#NationalColoringBookDay</a> work so we can share next Monday!&nbsp;

Tomb Raider Coloring Book Pages

DJ'S TRLE Corner: The Last Revelation

DJ's TRLE CORNER – PROLOGUE

Happy PRIDE to all! If you are a part of the Tomb Raider fandom, you know that we have a large LGBTQ+ community at the heart of everything we do. To celebrate PRIDE, we want to give a platform to these pillars of our community to share their stories and raise awareness for important LGBTQ+ causes. PRIDE Community Spotlight: Raymond Croft First up is a familiar face – Raymond Croft. He shared with us how Lara inspired him to write his own story, and highlights &amp; highlights the essential work the Marsha P. Johnson Institute does for the Black trans community. <iframe width="670" height="615" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/NOh4bFTnCd0" title="" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope;" allowfullscreen></iframe> We’ve made a donation to the <a href="https://marshap.org/">Marsha P. Johnson Institute</a> in Ray’s name. You can make your own <a href="https://marshap.org/donate/">donation here</a>. <hr /> PRIDE Community Spotlight: Noelle Adams Noelle Adams explains how things don't always go how we plan - and that's okay. We've made a donation to Trans Lifeline in Noelle's name. <a href="https://translifeline.org" title="You can do so here" target="_blank">You can do so too here</a>. <iframe width="670" height="615" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/xAF4vRHAwWo" title="" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope;" allowfullscreen></iframe> &nbsp; <hr /> PRIDE Community Spotlight: Meagan Marie In addition to showcasing our fans, we're using <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/pride">#PRIDE</a>. to celebrate our colleagues across the globe. Crystal Dynamics Sr. Community Manager Meagan Marie shares how the Tomb Raider fandom inspired her to be visible, &amp; spotlights Regard's work for the disabled LGBTQ+ community. We've made a donation to Regard in Meagan's name. You can support the <a href="https://www.justgiving.com/regard" title="imperative work they do here" target="_blank">imperative work they do here</a>.&nbsp; <iframe width="670" height="615" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/6dHvoRLamuk" title="" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope;" allowfullscreen></iframe> &nbsp; <hr /> PRIDE Community Spotlight: Harry Community member Harry shares how the Tomb Raider fandom made him feel less alone. He also raises awareness of the LGBT Foundation, which "delivers services, advice and support for LGBT people in England." We've made a donation in Harry's name - you can support the <a href="https://lgbt.foundation/" title="LGBT Foundation yourself here" target="_blank">LGBT Foundation yourself here</a>!&nbsp; <iframe width="670" height="615" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/5LI0UfldBlM" title="" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope;" allowfullscreen></iframe> &nbsp; <hr /> "She's strong and independent, &amp; in her own words she 'makes her own luck.' Especially as a gay woman, that's exactly how I've strove to live my life." Lady of Rohan shares how Lara's outlook has inspired her &amp; brings light to the Trevor Project's support for LGBTQ youth. &nbsp;We've made a donation to Trevor Project in Lindsey's name. To learn more about The Trevor Project and how they are helping LGBTQ youth in crisis and suicide prevention 24/7, or to make a donation - <a href=" https://www.thetrevorproject.org/donate/" title="please visit their website" target="_blank">please visit their website</a>! <iframe width="670" height="615" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/NeXqrNRAYQk" title="" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope;" allowfullscreen></iframe> Square Enix Director of Mobile Publishing Ed Perkins shares how he made many new friends in the LGBTQIA+ community through Tomb Raider, and raises awareness or The Outside Project - &nbsp;a shelter and refuge for those within the community who feel endangered. We've made a donation to The Outside Project in Ed's name. <a href="https://lgbtiqoutside.org" title="You can support their work here" target="_blank">You can support their work here</a>. <iframe width="670" height="615" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nv8ho5JmpP8" title="" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope;" allowfullscreen></iframe> &nbsp; <hr /> Official fansite writer Kilian shares how Lara's strength inspired him to open up to his family. Killian is raising awareness for The Trevor Project, which is an important resource for LGBTQ+ teens in crisis. We've made a donation to The Trevor Project in Kilian's name. You can <a href="https://www.thetrevorproject.org/" title="make your own donation here" target="_blank">make your own donation here</a>. <iframe width="670" height="615" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/jrdeRDeassU" title="" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope;" allowfullscreen></iframe> <hr /> In our final PRIDE community spotlight, DJ Croft shares how Lara Croft welcomed him into her world during a challenging time in his life, and features the vital work the Human Rights Campaign does to support the LGBTQ+ community. We've made a donation to the Human Rights Campaign in DJ's name. <a href=" https://www.hrc.org/" title="You can make your own donation here" target="_blank">You can make your own donation here</a>. <iframe width="670" height="615" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/MCVh8fLEKxQ" title="" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope;" allowfullscreen></iframe>

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The outfit alone doesn’t make an adventurer – gear counts towards a good part of preparing for the unknown. For the majority of the last 25 years, Lara Croft has had ready access to the best. Ferreted away in her trusty backpack, early franchise staples included medipacks, flares, a compass, stopwatch, binoculars, and more – all what you’d expect to find on a well-thought-out expedition. Originally Lara was intended to have even more gear, with dynamite, grenades, a flashlight, and a diary cut from the classic inventory. Additional cut gear included a mystical amulet in The Angel of Darkness, which would have given Lara access to a special training area to perfect new moves. In Tomb Raider: Legend Lara’s equipment underwent an upgrade, with the addition of an PDA, headset with camera, personal light source, a magnetic grapple, and binoculars with R.A.D. – a Remote Analysis Device. The technology advancements continued in Underworld. In Tomb Raider (2013), Lara prepared for a research trip rather than a full-blown adventure; not that she was left with any equipment after washing up on Yamatai. After the Endurance crashed a resourceful young Croft scavenged a large majority of her gear, using a universal currency called salvage for upgrades. In Rise of the Tomb Raider Lara set out to find answers. Leaving much more prepared, she departed with climbing gear, glow sticks, and twin trusty axes. Although some gear was lost in an avalanche, through scavenging and an improved crafting system ensured Lara got access to what she needed throughout the game. Shadow’s gear opened up new traversal paths in Lara’s Peruvian adventure. Take a comprehensive look at Lara’s tried and true gear throughout 25 years of tomb raiding below. <img src="https://fyre.cdn.sewest.net/tr25/60b65bf84cce30001a4d7539/tr1-gear-banner-yPs-0KRu5.png?height=&amp;width=" alt="A banner with different gear icons from Tomb Raider games faded in the background. The Tomb Raider logo is on the left."> <ul> <li>Backpack: A Bag of Holding-esque backpack, it is seemingly bottomless and stores an assortment of weapons, gear, artifacts, and medi packs.</li> <li>Medi Pack: The medi pack comes in two sizes and is an essential for survival in dangerous landscapes. In Tomb Raider III the cross on the medi pack was changed from red to green, after the Red Cross started becoming vocal about the misuse of their logo in the game industry.</li> <li>Compass: Accessible only through the main menu, true to form the compass always pointed north and was helpful in navigating sprawling spaces.</li> <li>The Full Kit: Backpack, Small Medi Pack, Large Medi Pack, Compass</li> </ul> <img src="https://fyre.cdn.sewest.net/tr25/60b65bf84cce30001a4d7539/tr2-gear-banner-A-aIBO_o6.png?height=&amp;width=" alt="A banner with different gear icons from Tomb Raider games faded in the background. The Tomb Raider II logo is on the left."> <ul> <li>Flares: Limited-use items, flares eventually burned out, but provided much-needed visibility in the darkest corners of crypts and caves.</li> <li>Stopwatch: Another item accessible only in the menu, the stopwatch would relay important statistics, such as total time spent in the current level, secrets found, kills, distance traveled, and more.</li> <li>The Full Kit: Backpack, Small Medi Pack, Large Medi Pack, Flare, Stopwatch</li> </ul> <img src="https://fyre.cdn.sewest.net/tr25/60b65bf84cce30001a4d7539/tr3-gear-banner-8OLywIz3j.png?height=&amp;width=" alt="A banner with different gear icons from Tomb Raider games faded in the background. The Tomb Raider III logo is on the left."> <ul> <li>Crowbar: A pickup in Antarctica, the crowbar gave Lara extra leverage when needed for padlocked doors.</li> <li>The Full Kit: Backpack, Small Medi Pack, Large Medi Pack, Flare, Stopwatch, Crowbar</li> </ul> <img src="https://fyre.cdn.sewest.net/tr25/60b65bf84cce30001a4d7539/tr4-gear-banner-eGBdV49a0.png?height=&amp;width=" alt="A banner with different gear icons from Tomb Raider games faded in the background. The Tomb Raider IV logo is on the left."> <ul> <li>Laser sight: When combined with the revolver or crossbow, the laser sight offered increased aiming assistance for enemies usually out of range.</li> <li>Binoculars: As one would expect, the binoculars allowed Lara to see greater distances in order to plan her traversal path, get the drop on enemies, or locate parts of puzzles.</li> <li>The Full Kit: Backpack, Small Medi Pack, Large Medi Pack, Laser sight, Flare, Torch, Binoculars, Compass, Crowbar</li> </ul> <img src="https://fyre.cdn.sewest.net/tr25/60b65bf84cce30001a4d7539/tr5-gear-banner-PYn64KH8C.png?height=&amp;width=" alt="A banner with different gear icons from Tomb Raider games faded in the background. The Tomb Raider Chronicles logo is on the left."> <ul> <li>Grappling Gun: A traversal aid, the grappling gun fired a hook with rope that attached on select surfaces. Once secured, Lara could climb like any other rope.</li> <li>The Full Kit: Backpack, Small Medi Pack, Large Medi Pack, Flare, Chaff Flares, Binoculars, Laser sight, Timex-TMX, Crowbar, Grappling Gun</li> </ul> <img src="https://fyre.cdn.sewest.net/tr25/60b65bf84cce30001a4d7539/aod-gear-banner-R2JHdWSr8.png?height=&amp;width=" alt="A banner with different gear icons from Tomb Raider games faded in the background. The Tomb Raider Angel of Darkness logo is on the left."> <ul> <li>Werner’s Diary: Recovered from Margot Carvier after Werner’s death, his diary provided important insights and clues into the mystery of The Monstrum.</li> <li>Health Items: A new take on health management, some items restored a small percent of health (chocolate bars, 10%) while others restored all of it (Large Health Pack, 100%).</li> <li>The Full Kit: Backpack, Small Health Pack, Large Health Pack, Chocolate Bar, Health Pills, Health Bandages, Binoculars, Werner's Diary, Grappling Gun, Crowbar</li> </ul> <img src="https://fyre.cdn.sewest.net/tr25/60b65bf84cce30001a4d7539/trl-gear-banner-_F_6rI5ES.png?height=&amp;width=" alt="A banner with different gear icons from Tomb Raider games faded in the background. The Tomb Raider Legend logo is on the left."> <ul> <li>Magnetic Grapple: A grapple that worked exclusively on metal objects, it allowed Lara to bridge gaps by swinging, and could be used to pull objects closer to her.</li> <li>Binoculars: Advanced binoculars that included Remote Analysis and Display technology (R.A.D.) Lara could use the tech to highlight objects she could interact with in the environment.</li> <li>The Full Kit: Backpack, Health Pack, PDA - Personal Digital Assistant, Headset with Camera, Personal Light Source (P.L.S.), Magnetic Grapple, Binoculars with Remote Analysis Device (R.A.D)</li> </ul> <img src="https://fyre.cdn.sewest.net/tr25/60b65bf84cce30001a4d7539/tra-gear-banner-qA-rfN_OW.png?height=&amp;width=" alt="A banner with different gear icons from Tomb Raider games faded in the background. The Tomb Raider Anniversary logo is on the left."> <ul> <li>Flashlight: A Nintendo Wii exclusive feature, the flashlight illuminated dark areas as needed, and the player could focus intensity by rotating the remote.</li> <li>The Full Kit: Backpack, Small Medi Pack, Large Medi Pack, Grapple, Flashlight (Wii Only), Binoculars</li> </ul> <img src="https://fyre.cdn.sewest.net/tr25/60b65bf84cce30001a4d7539/tru-gear-banner-jS3TK8A5t.png?height=&amp;width=" alt="A banner with different gear icons from Tomb Raider games faded in the background. The Tomb Raider Underworld logo is on the left."> <ul> <li>PDA: Similar to the one Lara carried in Legend, Underworld’s PDA featured a sonar map. It created a 3D image of the world around her, making it easier to chart out traversal paths or locate hidden items.</li> <li>Scuba Gear: Kicking off the game with an extensive underwater section made necessary the inclusion of state-of-the-art scuba gear. As such, Lara was able to investigate undersea ruins at her leisure.</li> <li>The Full Kit: Backpack, Health Pack, PDA w/Sonar Map and Journal, Utility Light, Grapple, Field Camera, Scuba Gear</li> </ul> <img src="https://fyre.cdn.sewest.net/tr25/60b65bf84cce30001a4d7539/tr2013-gear-banner-U3_bz7nEu.png?height=&amp;width=" alt="A banner with different gear icons from Tomb Raider games faded in the background. The Tomb Raider (2013) logo is on the left."> <ul> <li>Axe: To keep with the theme of resourcefulness and survival, much of Lara’s gear had dual purposes. Her now-iconic red axe not only offered climbing assistance, but could be used as a weapon in a tight spot.</li> <li>Bow: Again a dual-purpose tool, when combined with rope Lara could create ziplines for traversal around the island. Fire arrows also helped her collect hard-to-reach salvage.</li> <li>The Full Kit: Two-Way Radio, Axe, Bow, Rope, Torch, Lighter, Rope Ascender</li> </ul> <img src="https://fyre.cdn.sewest.net/tr25/60b65bf84cce30001a4d7539/rottr-gear-banner-fTzqP-A8X.png?height=&amp;width=" alt="A banner with different gear icons from Tomb Raider games faded in the background. The Rise of the Tomb Raider logo is on the left."> <ul> <li>Glowsticks:A longer-lasting alternative to a flare, Lara packed plenty of glowsticks to illuminate her way throughout Syria and Siberia.</li> <li>Tactical Knife: In addition to combat functionality, the tactical knife was used for cutting rope and other materials tied to puzzles or in-game challenges.</li> <li>Lock Pick: As the name implies, once armed with a lock pick there are few areas Lara couldn’t access in Rise of the Tomb Raider.</li> <li>The Full Kit: Satchel, Rucksack, Hunter’s Quiver, Adventurer’s Quiver, Ancient Quiver, Two-Way Radio, Axes, Bow, Wire Spool (For Grapple Axe), Glow Stick, Rope, Rope Ascender, Tactical Knife, Oil Flask, Lock Pick, Crafting Tool, Enhancement Tool, Refinement tool, Rebreather, Stock-mounted Shell Holder, Shotgun Shell Bandolier, Rifle Ammo Pouch, Large Rifle Ammo pouch, Pistol Ammo Pouch, Large Pistol Ammo Pouch</li> </ul> <img src="https://fyre.cdn.sewest.net/tr25/60b65bf84cce30001a4d7539/sottr-gear-banner-5Qe--FgTl.png?height=&amp;width=" alt="A banner with different gear icons from Tomb Raider games faded in the background. The Shadow of the Tomb Raider logo is on the left."> <ul> <li>Rappel Wire: Lara’s traversal evolved in Shadow of the Tomb Raider through the addition of rappelling. Rappel wire allowed Lara to descend from ledges, opening up a whole new level of verticality in climbing.</li> <li>Overhang Climbing Gear: The addition of this gear allowed for even more access to rockfaces – both horizontal and inclined surfaces to be exact.</li> <li>The Full Kit: Axes, Bow, Satchel, Rucksack, Hunter’s Quiver, Adventurer’s Quiver, Lockpick, Rope, Rope Ascender, Rappel Wire, Overhang Climbing Gear, Pistol: Pistol Sight, Pistol Suppressor, Pistol Ammo Pouch, Large Pistol Ammo Pouch, Rifle: Laser Site, Rifle Suppressor, Rifle Ammo Pouch, Large Rifle Ammo Pouch, Shotgun: Spreader Choke, Shell Holder, Large Shell Holder</li> </ul>

Franchise Feature: The Gear

Some fans have been celebrating Tomb Raider and Lara Crofts legacy with fan art, videos, cosplays, screenshots, or creative writing - but did you know some celebrate by traveling with Lara around the world? Let us explain! Throughout the past several years, Bartosz and Robert - the two webmasters of Official Polish Fansite - “<a href="http://laracroft.pl/" title="World of Tomb Raider" target="_blank">World of Tomb Raider</a>” have visited many places inspired by Lara's itinerary in the games. They didn't travel alone, though. They always took a beloved action figure of Lara Croft along for the ride, Classic Lara being their favorite. They traveled to Egypt, Japan, Venice, Greece, London, Derby and even one of Nathan McCree's concerts for the Tomb Raider Suite. Their Lara Croft action figure and her travels became famous in Tomb Raider community when it was kissed by Shelley Blond too, the very first voice of Lara Croft.&nbsp; Since May is dedicated to Tomb Raider IV, we saw it fitting to showcase what places Bartosz, Robert and smol action Lara saw in Egypt. From here, we turn you over to your World of Tomb Raider webmaster and tour guide, Bartosz, who will share pictures and tales of their adventures. They also have a <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TIe7utqmduc " title="video" target="_blank">video</a> about their visit to Egypt, which was during November 19th 2019 - the 20th anniversary of Tomb Raider IV. <img src="https://fyre.cdn.sewest.net/tr25/60a86a7221b7e400123141b4/01-Fb6O_EIly.jpg?height=&amp;width=" alt="A photograph of a Lara Croft figure in front of ruins in Egypt"> Our adventure started in Valley of the Kings, where we found, like Lara before, KV5 (you can see a sign on the photo). In reality it’s not a desert plain, but a tomb, so we couldn’t use a jeep there ;) <img src="https://fyre.cdn.sewest.net/tr25/60a86a7221b7e400123141b4/02-HCkJuAQB-.jpg?height=&amp;width=" alt="A photograph of a Lara Croft figure in front of a tomb sign in Egypt"> In The Times Exclusive Level Lara returned to Valley of the Kings and tried to find new secret tunnels in the tomb of Tutankhamun. <img src="https://fyre.cdn.sewest.net/tr25/60a86a7221b7e400123141b4/03-bUn782n_I.jpg?height=&amp;width=" alt="A photograph of a Lara Croft figure in front of the Temple of Karnak in Egypt"> Temple of Karnak is one of the most important place in Egypt! We felt like we were inside Tomb Raider IV! <img src="https://fyre.cdn.sewest.net/tr25/60a86a7221b7e400123141b4/04-r7LHpgDoa.jpg?height=&amp;width=" alt="A photograph of a Lara Croft figure in front of the Great Hypostyle Hall in Egypt"> The Great Hypostyle Hall with a lot, really a lot of columns. <img src="https://fyre.cdn.sewest.net/tr25/60a86a7221b7e400123141b4/05-MCZdLdu7H.jpg?height=&amp;width=" alt="A photograph of a Lara Croft figure in front of the Sacred Lake in Egypt"> Sacred Lake looks a little bit different than in TR4, but it’s still a beautiful, mystic place. <img src="https://fyre.cdn.sewest.net/tr25/60a86a7221b7e400123141b4/06-u2ZXG2CX8.jpg?height=&amp;width=" alt="A photograph of a Lara Croft figure in front of a desert railroad in Egypt"> The same as Lara we travelled from Karnak to Alexandria by a train. Fortunately our version of Desert Railroad was quite calm – without any ninja warriors ;) <img src="https://fyre.cdn.sewest.net/tr25/60a86a7221b7e400123141b4/07-CTaNVUOHT.jpg?height=&amp;width=" alt="A photograph of a Lara Croft figure in front of a Citadel in Egypt"> Today on the Pharos Peninsula there is the Citadel. It’s quite similar to ruins from the level Coastal Ruins isn’t it? <img src="https://fyre.cdn.sewest.net/tr25/60a86a7221b7e400123141b4/08-2jfzHbyda.jpg?height=&amp;width=" alt="A photograph of a Lara Croft figure in front of Cairo in Egypt"> Welcome to Cairo. During our trip inside the bus we saw the infamous City of the Dead. It’s a very big necropolis. <img src="https://fyre.cdn.sewest.net/tr25/60a86a7221b7e400123141b4/09-2zYbtPPTD.jpg?height=&amp;width=" alt="A photograph of a Lara Croft figure in front of Cairo's Citadel gate in Egypt"> Cairo Citadel is really enormous. We found Citadel Gate but didn’t find Jean Yves who was kidnapped by Werner Von Croy ;) <img src="https://fyre.cdn.sewest.net/tr25/60a86a7221b7e400123141b4/10-OXwJrGG-t.jpg?height=&amp;width=" alt="A photograph of a Lara Croft figure in front of a Senet game board in the great museum in Egypt"> Inside the Egyptian Museum in Cairo we found a game of Senet. It’s the same game Lara had played with Semerkhet in Karnak! <img src="https://fyre.cdn.sewest.net/tr25/60a86a7221b7e400123141b4/11-cvpx-3MxQ.jpg?height=&amp;width=" alt="A photograph of a Lara Croft figure in front of the Sphinx in Egypt"> Sphinx Complex is very beautiful but not so big as you could imagine. Unfortunately we couldn’t reach the site Underneath the Sphinx. <img src="https://fyre.cdn.sewest.net/tr25/60a86a7221b7e400123141b4/12-DMk9-_HXl.jpg?height=&amp;width=" alt="A photograph of a Lara Croft figure in front of pyramids in Egypt"> Giza Plateau – if Lara wasn’t the Tomb Raider, she could sell postcards, couldn’t she? :) <img src="https://fyre.cdn.sewest.net/tr25/60a86a7221b7e400123141b4/13-HouIJNbku.jpg?height=&amp;width=" alt="A photograph of Polish fansite webmaster Bartosz in Egypt"> Bartosz needs to lend his Amulet of Horus to Lara, so she could trap Seth inside the Great Pyramid! <img src="https://fyre.cdn.sewest.net/tr25/60a86a7221b7e400123141b4/14--SgLrc8PG.jpg?height=&amp;width=" alt="A photograph of a Lara Croft figure in front of a pyramid in Egypt"> Menkaure's Pyramid is the smallest pyramid on the Giza Plateau, but still very impressive. <img src="https://fyre.cdn.sewest.net/tr25/60a86a7221b7e400123141b4/15-f7gXS7pTg.jpg?height=&amp;width=" alt="A photograph of a Lara Croft figure in front of Khufu's Queen Pyramids ruins in Egypt"> Unfortunately in reality Khufu's Queen Pyramids are very damaged. <img src="https://fyre.cdn.sewest.net/tr25/60a86a7221b7e400123141b4/16-tCfDI1BDy.jpg?height=&amp;width=" alt="A photograph of Polish fansite webmaster Bartosz inside the Great Pyramid in Egypt"> So finally it’s the time to go Inside the Great Pyramid! Bartosz doesn’t like tight corridors but he is happy Lara is with him! <img src="https://fyre.cdn.sewest.net/tr25/60a86a7221b7e400123141b4/17-VifoRMNA0.jpg?height=&amp;width=" alt="A photograph of Polish fansite webmaster Robert outside the Great Pyramid"> Robert did it! After 20 years he helped Lara to trap Seth for the second time! <img src="https://fyre.cdn.sewest.net/tr25/60a86a7221b7e400123141b4/18-rdC7JQhY6.jpg?height=&amp;width=" alt="A photograph of a Lara Croft figure in front of the Great Pyramid in Egypt"> In 1999 Lara lost the Amulet of Horus inside the Great Pyramid. Luckily 20 years later she managed to get it back :) <h2>Some pictures from our other trips with Lara</h2> <img src="https://fyre.cdn.sewest.net/tr25/60a86a7221b7e400123141b4/19-TOcXeUSca.jpg?height=&amp;width=" alt="A photograph of a Lara Croft figure in front of a speedboat in Venice"> Venice – we searched with Lara Bartoli’s Hideout. When Lara is in Venice, she has to use a speedboat ;) <img src="https://fyre.cdn.sewest.net/tr25/60a86a7221b7e400123141b4/20-jWx39jt6u.jpg?height=&amp;width=" alt="A photograph of an Angelina Jolie Lara Croft figure in Venice"> This is an identical shot as we can see in the first movie Lara Croft: Tomb Raider with Angelina Jolie :) We found the place where a cameraman stood! <img src="https://fyre.cdn.sewest.net/tr25/60a86a7221b7e400123141b4/21-SxmXR2Ai5.jpg?height=&amp;width=" alt="A photograph of a Lara Croft figure in front of the Meteora in Greece"> When you are in Greece you have to visit The Meteora! Inside one of the monasteries there is Tomb of Tihocan. <img src="https://fyre.cdn.sewest.net/tr25/60a86a7221b7e400123141b4/22-fgyCa670Q.jpg?height=&amp;width=" alt="A photograph of a Lara Croft figure in front of the old Core Design Headquarters"> In late 2016, when we celebrated 20th anniversary of the franchise, we visited the place where Lara Croft was born – the old headquarter of Core Design in Derby, England. <img src="https://fyre.cdn.sewest.net/tr25/60a86a7221b7e400123141b4/23-plE7n537O.jpg?height=&amp;width=" alt="A photograph of a Lara Croft figure at the Tomb Raider Suite concert in Derby"> On 18th December 2016 we saw The Tomb Raider Suite, the amazing concert of Nathan McCree. Of course Lara was there with us too! <img src="https://fyre.cdn.sewest.net/tr25/60a86a7221b7e400123141b4/24--7Gy8320j.jpg?height=&amp;width=" alt="A photograph of a Lara Croft figure being kissed by Shelley Blond"> Absolutely amazing moment - Shelley Blond, the very first voice of Lara Croft, kissed our figure. From this moment we haven’t cleaned it ;) <img src="https://fyre.cdn.sewest.net/tr25/60a86a7221b7e400123141b4/25-oFNpjW-Z0.jpg?height=&amp;width=" alt="A photo of Bartosz, Shelley Blond, Nathan McCree, and Meagan Marie"> Bartosz with Shelley Blond, Nathan McCree and Meagan Marie :) <img src="https://fyre.cdn.sewest.net/tr25/60a86a7221b7e400123141b4/26-hYSfPmPiQ.jpg?height=&amp;width=" alt="A photograph of a Lara Croft figure in front of St Pauls Cathedral"> St Paul's Cathedral is the iconic monument in London, quite close to Thames Wharf. <img src="https://fyre.cdn.sewest.net/tr25/60a86a7221b7e400123141b4/27-FlJ1uUdho.jpg?height=&amp;width=" alt="A photograph of a Lara Croft figure inside Temple Station"> Temple station is quite similar to Aldwych, isn’t it? Whenever Lara gets inside the tube, she is chased by a train ;) <img src="https://fyre.cdn.sewest.net/tr25/60a86a7221b7e400123141b4/28-PtayG5_tQ.jpg?height=&amp;width=" alt="A photograph of a Lara Croft figure inside the Natural History Museum"> In TR3 Lara visited Natural History Museum, but it was Core Design mistake, because there is no Egyptian relics there. In fact she visited the British Museum. <img src="https://fyre.cdn.sewest.net/tr25/60a86a7221b7e400123141b4/29-7H_JfiwUz.jpg?height=&amp;width=" alt="A photograph of a Lara Croft figure inside a skyscraper in Tokyo"> In Tokyo we found the very high skyscraper so we could take similar picture as Tomb Raider Legend render :) <img src="https://fyre.cdn.sewest.net/tr25/60a86a7221b7e400123141b4/30-G4UGe8Nyp.jpg?height=&amp;width=" alt="A photo of webmaster Robert with two women in kimono in Japan"> Robert really enjoyed Japan! It was his biggest dream to go there and meet the Japanese culture. <img src="https://fyre.cdn.sewest.net/tr25/60a86a7221b7e400123141b4/31-ZSn_p1WbK.jpg?height=&amp;width=" alt="A photograph of a TR2013 Lara Croft figure in front of a temple in Japan"> Is it a castle from Yamatai Island? No, but it’s very similar isn’t it? :) It’s the castle in Matsumoto. You can read more about our trips with Lara’s figures on our website (however please keep in mind you'll need to use Google Translator if you are not Polish!) <ul> <li><a href="http://laracroft.pl/egypt_tr4_anniversary.htm" title="Egypt" target="_blank">Egypt</a></li> <li><a href="http://laracroft.pl/japan_mission.htm" title="Japan" target="_blank">Japan</a></li> <li><a href="http://laracroft.pl/venice_movieland.htm" title="Venice" target="_blank">Venice</a></li> <li><a href="http://laracroft.pl/concert_derby.htm" title="London &amp; Derby" target="_blank">London &amp; Derby</a></li> </ul> We also have a couple of videos from our <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6cFHxQopQNE" title="Venice" target="_blank">Venice</a> trip and our <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CB1j25WrmZY" title="Derby" target="_blank">Derby</a> trip! Aside their <a href="http://www.laracroft.pl/" title="official website" target="_blank">official website</a>, you can catch the World of Tomb Raider team on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/WorldOfTombRaider" title="Facebook" target="_blank">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/WorldOfTombRaider" title="Instagram" target="_blank">Instagram</a>! Until next time.

TR25 Fan Spotlight: Around the World with World of Tomb Raider

“It’s just like going up a set of stairs, only far less boring…” – Lara Croft, Tomb Raider: Legend With Croft Manor’s extensive facilities at her disposal, it’s no wonder that Lara has honed her gymnastic skills to Olympian levels. From conception, Lara Croft was created with athleticism in mind, outfitted in a leotard, long braid, and utilitarian boots. Over time Lara’s skills waxed and waned, changing as new mechanics diversified her abilities, and, conversely, when the reboot traded showmanship for scrappy combat &amp; grounded traversal. In the early Core Design games, walking, running, jumping, and shimmying were all staples of traversal, while Lara’s flips, handstands, and swan dives added stylistic flourish. Lara’s impressive athletic abilities were then taken to the next level in the Legend, Anniversary, and Underworld trilogy. The player could string together multiple moves in flashy combos. Much of the believability in Lara’s Underworld performance came from the use of motion capture, in which Olympic gymnast Heidi Moneymaker stepped into Lara’s boots. &nbsp; The Tomb Raider reboot in 2013 saw Lara’s moves streamlined to compliment the more grounded storyline. While still very physically capable, she was designed to feel more like an underdog, making her successes that much more impressive.&nbsp; Check out some of Lara’s most iconic moves below.&nbsp; <img src="https://fyre.cdn.sewest.net/tr25/608c5e25c72d3500122d08e7/tri-moves-pwd5Igw9H.png?height=&amp;width=" alt="A banner with the Tomb Raider logo and various Renders of Lara Croft poses"> <ul> <li>Swan Dive: The Swan Dive is all style, which is part of the charm. Performing the move on dry land from standstill was also great for avoiding traps – &nbsp;in particular darts. &nbsp;In Tomb Raider II, Lara could somersault mid-dive if performed from a high enough platform.&nbsp;</li> <li>Handstand: Another move that was more style than substance, The Handstand actually took several seconds to perform, showcasing the strength and control Lara had harnessed.</li> </ul> <img src="https://fyre.cdn.sewest.net/tr25/608c5e25c72d3500122d08e7/tr1_classichandstand_artwork-xGSW-vWj-.jpg?height=&amp;width=" alt="A Graphic with Lara doing the handstand pose"> <ul> <li>The Full Roster: Walk, Run, Side Step, Roll, Jump, Vault, Climb (Blocks), Shimmy, Handstand, Push, Pull, Swan Dive, Swim, Shoot</li> </ul> <img src="https://fyre.cdn.sewest.net/tr25/608c5e25c72d3500122d08e7/trii-moves-ONau1hdKD.png?height=&amp;width=" alt="A banner with the Tomb Raider II logo and various Renders of Lara Croft poses"> <ul> <li>Flip: A small but meaningful addition, this flip allowed Lara to change her orientation mid-jump. In particular this was useful for traversal, where she could jump from a climbable surface, twist, and catch a ledge behind her.&nbsp;</li> <li>Underwater Roll: Another ability worth mentioning was the addition of the underwater roll, allowing Lara to quickly change direction; especially helpful in long dives that had Lara short on breath. &nbsp;</li> <li>The Full Roster: Walk, Run, Side Step, Roll, Jump, Flip, Vault, Climb (Blocks, Ladders), Shimmy, Handstand, Push, Pull, Swan Dive, Swim, Shoot</li> </ul> <img src="https://fyre.cdn.sewest.net/tr25/608c5e25c72d3500122d08e7/trii-moves-kNyVWQ2wv.png?height=&amp;width=" alt="A banner with the Tomb Raider III logo and various Renders of Lara Croft poses"> <ul> <li>Sprint: The addition of the sprint added a new degree of challenge to timed puzzles.&nbsp;</li> <li>Crawl: New to Tomb Raider III, crawling allowed Lara to access areas previously out of reach.&nbsp;</li> <li>Monkey Swing: Opening up more traversal paths, the Monkey Swing let Lara span gaps when bridges were absent.&nbsp;</li> <li>The Full Roster: Crawl, Walk, Run, Sprint, Side Step, Roll, Dive Roll, Jump, Flip, Vault, Climb (Blocks, Ladders, Lattice), Shimmy, Handstand, Monkey Swing, Push, Pull, Swan Dive, Swim, Shoot</li> </ul> <img src="https://fyre.cdn.sewest.net/tr25/608c5e25c72d3500122d08e7/triv-moves-KWU_3Zbxo.png?height=&amp;width=" alt="A banner with the Tomb Raider IV logo and various Renders of Lara Croft poses"> <ul> <li>Dive Roll: First introduced in TR III, the dive roll was put to use regularly in The Last Revelation, combining two moves into one for timed challenges. By using it Lara could breach a sliver of space with only a moment to spare.&nbsp;</li> <li>Rope Swing: Ropes provided dozens of new opportunities to dangle just above harm’s way, where Lara could build up momentum to reach nearby platforms.&nbsp;</li> <li>Shimmy: An essential traversal technique, The Last Revelation introduced Shimmying around corners.&nbsp;</li> <li>The Full Roster: Crawl, Walk, Run, Sprint, Side Step, Roll, Dive Roll, Jump, Flip, Vault, Climb (Ladder, Pole, Rope), Shimmy, Handstand, Monkey Swing, Rope Swing, Push, Pull, Swan Dive, Swim, Shoot&nbsp;</li> </ul> <img src="https://fyre.cdn.sewest.net/tr25/608c5e25c72d3500122d08e7/trv-moves-xRpVS8Y2J.png?height=&amp;width=" alt="A banner with the Tomb Raider Chronicles logo and various Renders of Lara Croft poses"> <ul> <li>Tightrope Walk: Showing off her superior balance skills, the tightrope walk was another means for Lara to span large gaps.</li> <li>Bar Swing: Swinging from parallel bars, this was another new traversal technique that kept Lara off the ground.&nbsp;</li> <li>The Full Roster: Crawl, Walk, Tightrope Walk, Run, Sprint, Side Step, Roll, Jump, Flip, Vault, Climb (Ladder, Pole, Rope), Rope Swing, Bar Swing, Shimmy, Handstand, Monkey Swing, Push, Pull, Swan Dive, Swim, Shoot&nbsp;</li> </ul> <img src="https://fyre.cdn.sewest.net/tr25/608c5e25c72d3500122d08e7/traod-moves-LKZYjsxlG.png?height=&amp;width=" alt="A banner with the Tomb Raider Angel of Darkness logo and various Renders of Lara Croft poses"> <ul> <li>Stealth: Angel of Darkness introduced a variety of stealth moves to Lara’s repertoire, including the ability to walk silently, wall hug, and peer around corners.&nbsp;</li> </ul> <img src="https://fyre.cdn.sewest.net/tr25/608c5e25c72d3500122d08e7/tr_aod_stealthtakedown_artwork-4pFYFQ80j.jpg?height=&amp;width=" alt="A graphic of Lara doing a stealth takedown animation"> <ul> <li>Melee: Stealth also allowed Lara to get the best on unsuspecting foes, and Lara could punch and kick when in close quarters.&nbsp;</li> <li>The Full Roster: Stealth, Commando Crawl, Crawl, Walk, Run, Sprint, Side Step, Roll, Hop, Jump, Flip, Vault, Climb (Ladder, Drain Pipe), Shimmy, Handstand, Monkey Swing, Push, Pull, Swan Dive, Swim, Shoot, Punch, Kick&nbsp;</li> </ul> <img src="https://fyre.cdn.sewest.net/tr25/608c5e25c72d3500122d08e7/trl-moves-PAkwlTVyJ.png?width=&amp;height="> <ul> <li>Grapple Swing: Lara’s new magnetic grapple tool opened traversal paths in gaps too far to jump, using her momentum to reach new spaces.&nbsp;</li> <li>Flip, Cartwheel, and Handspring: The epitome of slick and stylish, chaining together a series of acrobatic moves often proved faster than running.&nbsp;</li> <li>The Full Roster: Walk/Sneak, Balance, Run, Roll, Jump, Flip, Cartwheel, Handspring, Handstand, Vault, Climb (Ladders, Poles, Ropes), Shimmy, Bar Swing, Grapple Swing, Push, Pull, Swan Dive, Swim, Shoot, Slide Attack, Aerial Attack, Power Kick</li> </ul> <img src="https://fyre.cdn.sewest.net/tr25/608c5e25c72d3500122d08e7/tra-moves-tcB0csfpH.png?height=&amp;width=" alt="A banner with the Tomb Raider Anniversary logo and various Renders of Lara Croft poses"> <ul> <li>Wall Run: After anchoring onto a wall grapple point, Lara could run back and forth, gaining enough momentum leap to nearby platforms.&nbsp;</li> </ul> <img src="https://fyre.cdn.sewest.net/tr25/608c5e25c72d3500122d08e7/tr_anniversary_wallrun_artwork-qpMOxlPvl.jpg?height=&amp;width=" alt="A graphic with Lara doing a run and rope grapple animation"> <ul> <li>The Full Roster: Walk/Sneak, Balance, Run, Roll, Jump, Flip, Handstand, Cartwheel, Handspring, Vault, Climb (Ladders, Poles, Chains, Ropes), Shimmy, Grapple Swing, Wall Run, Bar Swing, Push, Pull, Swan Dive, Swim, Shoot, Slide Attack, Aerial Attack, Power Kick</li> </ul> <img src="https://fyre.cdn.sewest.net/tr25/608c5e25c72d3500122d08e7/tru-moves-lnL-WOZ07.png?height=&amp;width=" alt="A banner with the Tomb Raider Underworld logo and various Renders of Lara Croft poses"> <ul> <li>Chimney Jump: A chain of jumps used in tight spaces, the Chimney Jump let Lara grab ledges otherwise out of reach.&nbsp;</li> <li>Rappel: An extension of the grapple functionality, Lara could rappel up or down walls as needed.&nbsp;</li> <li>Lara's Shadow: Lara’s dark doppelganger had a fresh set of moves in Underworld’s DLC, able to use her “shadow power” to quickly traverse tricky rock faces and combine melee moves in a “shadow strike.”&nbsp;</li> <li>The Full Roster: Walk/Sneak, Balance Beam, Run, Roll, Jump, Chimney Jump, Flip, Handstand, Cartwheel, Handspring, Vault, Climb (Ladders, Poles, Chains, Ropes), Shimmy, Grapple Swing, Wall Run, Rappel, Bar Swing, Push, Pull, Swan Dive, Swim, Shoot, Slide Attack, Aerial Attack, Power Kick</li> </ul> <img src="https://fyre.cdn.sewest.net/tr25/608c5e25c72d3500122d08e7/tr2013-moves-x51Ks_5nF.png?height=&amp;width=" alt="A banner with the Tomb Raider logo and various Renders of Lara Croft poses"> <ul> <li>Wall Scramble: A double jump of sorts, Lara could scramble up surfaces to reach ledges just out of arm’s reach.&nbsp;</li> <li>The Full Roster: Stealth (automatic), Walk, Balance Beam, Run, Jump, Vault, Wall Scramble, Roll, Climb (Walls w/Axe, Ladders), Shimmy, Wade, Shoot, Melee (Finishers)</li> </ul> <img src="https://fyre.cdn.sewest.net/tr25/608c5e25c72d3500122d08e7/rottr-moves-zmTBpe9Er.png?height=&amp;width=" alt="A banner with the Rise of the Tomb Raider logo and various Renders of Lara Croft poses"> <ul> <li>Tree Climb: Using knobs and branches for leverage, Lara could climb and perch in trees to get the drop on enemies or reach new traversal paths.&nbsp;</li> </ul> <img src="https://fyre.cdn.sewest.net/tr25/608c5e25c72d3500122d08e7/20-years-of-tomb-raider-final-pdf-do-not-distribute-161-jq8kNA__X.jpg?height=&amp;width=" alt="An image of Lara Croft climbing a tree. "> <ul> <li>The Full Roster: Stealth (automatic, Tall Grass), Walk, Balance Beam, &nbsp;Run, Sprint, Jump, Vault, Wall Scramble, Roll, Climb (Walls w/Axes, Ladders, Trees), Shimmy, Dive, Swim, Melee (Finishers), Shoot</li> </ul> <img src="https://fyre.cdn.sewest.net/tr25/608c5e25c72d3500122d08e7/sottr-moves-00C5XT5O7.png?height=&amp;width=" alt="A banner with the Shadow of the Tomb Raider logo and various Renders of Lara Croft poses"> <ul> <li>Camouflage: To become one with the Jungle, Lara improved her camouflage techniques by covering herself from head to toe in mud, which would lower the chances of enemies spotting her as she moved throughout open spaces. She could also strafe along vine walls to stealthy attack from the shadows.</li> <li>Rappelling: Adding even more verticality to traversal, Lara’s climbing axes evolved to allow her to repel up or down cliff faces.</li> <li>Underwater Swimming: Shadow of the Tomb Raider greatly improved Lara’s underwater traversal, allowing Lara to descend and ascend, interact with her surroundings, fend off wildlife, and find pockets of air to prolong her swim time. Underwater puzzles returned as well.</li> </ul> The Full Roster: Stealth (Tall Grass, Vine Walls, Mud Camouflage), Walk, Balance Beam, &nbsp;Run, Sprint, Jump, Vault, Wall Scramble, Roll, Climb (Walls w/Axes, Ladders, Trees), Shimmy, Dive, Swim, Melee (Finishers), Shoot, Rappel &nbsp;Illustrations by Daz Tibbles for 20 Years of Tomb Raider.&nbsp;

Franchise Feature: The Moves

As a nostalgic treat we've whipped up some Tomb Raider pixel art and crafted some retro wallpapers. Download your favorite design and size <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/tombraiderofficialflickr/albums/72157718242566762/with/50930223522/" title="on our flickr account" target="_blank">on our flickr account</a>.&nbsp; Can you name the game each Lara below is from? Good luck!&nbsp; <img src="https://fyre.cdn.sewest.net/tr25/608c9197c72d3500122d53d2/tr_wallpapers_lara_1920x1080-_U1k52j-z.png?height=&amp;width=" alt="A blue image with a pixelated Tomb Raider 25 logo and Lara Croft figures "> &nbsp; <img src="https://fyre.cdn.sewest.net/tr25/608c9197c72d3500122d53d2/tr_wallpapers_icons_1920x1080-oCSYd83E2.png?height=&amp;width=" alt="A blue image with a pixelated Tomb Raider 25 logo and artifacts"> &nbsp;

TR25 Pixel Art Downloads

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="675" height="615" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/-wDkZjcrwLQ?cc_lang_pref=&cc_load_policy=0" title="Weta's "Making of the Lost Valley Statue"" 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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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

UPDATE: 7/20/2021 – We've updated the original article to share the final cover design for the book.&nbsp; 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. &nbsp;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/tr25/6065e9afff595d0012607677/tr-cookbook-cover-cropped-m-AYBS5m4.jpg?height=&amp;width=" alt="A graphic of the front cover of the upcoming Tomb Raider cookbook and travel guide. It shows a bowl of food surrounded by varied Tomb Raider artifacts, like Lara's classic round glasses or her survivor trilogy climbing axe."> &nbsp;

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">

Lara Croft Joins the Fortnite Family

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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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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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

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Our month celebrating The Angel of Darkness may have come and gone, but we’re finally ready to share a very special box art reimagining with you all! (And frankly, there’s never a bad time to revisit The Angel of Darkness.) Unlike our previous, primarily digital reimaginings, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/stephrew/">artist Stephanie Rew</a> is an Edinburgh-based figurative painter who paints in gold leaf, which is gold that has been hammered into thin sheets before being applied to surfaces in a process called “gold leafing.” We knew this signature style would lend itself perfectly to The Angel of Darkness’ gothic aesthetic. Brother Obscura has nothing on Stephanie Rew! "Pattern, colour and texture of textiles and costume are intrinsic to my work, giving the painting a tactile and dramatic element, placing the model in a timeless era. Tone and form as well as strong light and colour is important to me, as I concentrate on the relationship between tonality and texture whilst keeping a private, reflective mood with the work," explains Stephanie. "I am interested in the historical element of art and theatrical costume has always been a favoured theme, and have been using couture garments along with the kimono to add drama and design to my art. Recently I have been incorporating gold leaf into my work, exploring the relationship between the decorative reflective gold leaf surface and a fully rendered oil painting. The design and pattern of the surface and textiles have become an important part of my painted compositions. "Ideas for my paintings usually come to me instinctively as finished images in my mind, this means the work has no distinct narrative. That I leave to the viewer to create for themselves." Check out the reimagined box art below, <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/tombraiderofficialflickr/" title="including versions for desktop and mobile on Flickr" target="_blank">including versions for desktop and mobile on Flickr</a>. We've versioned this stunning piece into several different formats for you to choose from, as the piece is even more stunning when you see the delicate details.&nbsp; <img src="https://fyre.cdn.sewest.net/tr25/61be5e5b58ea6e0019113da6/3840x2160_traod_boxart_stephanie_rew-BEAwc8bco.jpg?height=&amp;width=" alt="An image of Lara Croft from Tomb Raider: The Angel of Darkness against a gold background. She has black wings and a serious expression on her face. "> <img src="https://fyre.cdn.sewest.net/tr25/61be5e5b58ea6e0019113da6/2560x1600_traod_boxart_stephanie_rew_gallery-d-qV5Qi68.jpg?height=&amp;width=" alt="An image of Lara Croft from Tomb Raider: The Angel of Darkness against a gold background. She has black wings and a serious expression on her face. "> <img src="https://fyre.cdn.sewest.net/tr25/61be5e5b58ea6e0019113da6/ps2-case-template-Zbocj4aUP.jpg?height=&amp;width=" alt="An image of Lara Croft from Tomb Raider: The Angel of Darkness against a gold background. She has black wings and a serious expression on her face. "> "When I was first approached to make this 25th anniversary artwork for Tomb Raider: Angel of Darkness, I felt the work needed to have the look of an icon. This stage in Lara’s story is a darker one and I felt that the fallen angel motif fitted the design perfectly," Rew continued. "I began by engraving the game’s symbol into the gesso before adding raised texture to define the cogs and wheels. I then laid 24ct gold leaf on top of the pattern and polished the gold to reveal the design. I added more detail with a jewellers’ punch and dry brush to create illusion of movement. <img src="https://fyre.cdn.sewest.net/tr25/61be5e5b58ea6e0019113da6/2560x1600_traod_boxart_stephanie_rew_crop-dbPTI8TEV.jpg?height=&amp;width=" alt="An image of Lara Croft from Tomb Raider: The Angel of Darkness against a gold background. She has black wings and a serious expression on her face. "> "I then started painting the figure in oil. The portrait of Lara was a challenge, as painting a fictional character is very different from painting a model. I wanted her to look like the original Lara, with the wide set eyes and angular face, so a lot of tweaking went on to find the balance between a traditional oil portrait and a digital one. I added the black wings last and used blackbird wings as reference. I wanted to create the feeling of flight so added some loose feathers.&nbsp; "The final designs of the symbol are painted in 24ct shell gold. The pattern surrounds her and begins to consume the whole figure, signifying the fusion between the game and the hero. "I am honoured to create this work of art for Crystal Dynamics to celebrate 25 years of Tomb Raider, as I loved playing it when it first was released. She has come a long way since then."&nbsp; <hr /> if you've been keeping up with our art reveals, there are four pieces still to be revealed: Rise of the Tomb Raider (originally planned for this month, but needs a bit more time!), Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light, Lara Croft and the Temple of Osiris, and Tomb Raider Reloaded.&nbsp; All four remaining pieces will be revealed by the end of January, in preparation for our print sale that will benefit Girls Make Games. More information on the sale in the new year! &nbsp; About Stephanie Rew Stephanie Rew (b 1971) is a Scottish painter based in Edinburgh, UK. Her highly detailed figurative paintings are in collections across the UK and Europe and she is gaining considerable international interest in her work. Stephanie won the Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation Bursary soon after graduating from Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art in Dundee and since then has had numerous exhibitions in the UK. She curated the first Women Painting Women Exhibition in the UK as part of the WPW (R) evolution movement in 2013. She won the ‘Best Nude’ Award in 2018 and the FWSD Award in 2019 in Art Renewal Centre Salon, is a finalist in the ModPortrait17 and ModPortrait19 Award held in Spain. She was a finalist at the Scottish Portrait Award 2017 and has exhibited at MEAM Barcelona in both ‘Women Painting’ exhibitions held in 2019/2020 to celebrate International Women’s Day. Her painting ‘Narcissus’ won the People’s Choice Award in the Beautiful Bizarre Magazine Competition 2021. You can follow Stephanie on <a href="https://twitter.com/stephrew71" title="Twitter" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/stephrew/" title="Instagram" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/stephanierewfineart" title="Facebook" target="_blank">Facebook</a>.

Box Art Reimagining - Stephanie Rew

The sixth installment of the Tomb Raider mainline was Angel of Darkness, and "dark" is really the keyword. <img src="https://fyre.cdn.sewest.net/tr25/6121534cb75d5c0013b65b05/templar-fP46LDNPk.jpg?height=&amp;width=" alt="A screenshot of custom level made with Tomb Raider's level editor called Midnight in Paris"> <a href="https://www.trle.net/sc/levelfeatures.php?lid=3082" title="Feder - Midnight in Paris" target="_blank">Feder - Midnight in Paris</a> This gloomy vibe spreads outside of Paris, into almost every depiction of a dystopian city built in the level editor after the TR4 period. <img src="https://fyre.cdn.sewest.net/tr25/6121534cb75d5c0013b65b05/dark-t80HOwBKy.jpg?height=&amp;width=" alt="A screenshot of custom level made with Tomb Raider's level editor called Dark City"> <a href="https://www.trle.net/sc/levelfeatures.php?lid=2337" title="Lima - Dark City" target="_blank">Lima - Dark City</a> But AoD was complicated enough to start several trends in custom levels, One of them is museum levels, so many it's hard not to stumble upon them, so we talked about Delca's remake of Louvre Galleries, Bojrkraider's Budapest Museum and LePerk's Rome-styled Art History already. An example I didn't mention is Vinraider's Vatican Museum: <img src="https://fyre.cdn.sewest.net/tr25/6121534cb75d5c0013b65b05/vatican-Bkj0FvuPD.jpg?height=&amp;width=" alt="A screenshot of custom level made with Tomb Raider's level editor called Vatican Museum"> <a href="https://www.trle.net/sc/levelfeatures.php?lid=2949" title="vinraider - Vatican Museum" target="_blank">vinraider - Vatican Museum</a> As usually, some of those levels also use these landmarks as a gateway to what lies below. <img src="https://fyre.cdn.sewest.net/tr25/6121534cb75d5c0013b65b05/dig-kunX6n2EO.jpg?height=&amp;width=" alt="A screenshot of custom level made with Tomb Raider's level editor called The Dig"> <a href="https://www.trle.net/sc/levelfeatures.php?lid=1313" title="Dhama - Retro AoD - The Dig (Demo)" target="_blank">Dhama - Retro AoD - The Dig (Demo)</a> <img src="https://fyre.cdn.sewest.net/tr25/6121534cb75d5c0013b65b05/archeological-A6rjmZm2c.jpg?height=&amp;width=" alt="A screenshot of custom level made with Tomb Raider's level editor called Archaeological Dig"> <a href="https://www.trle.net/sc/levelfeatures.php?lid=1039" title="burt_ie - Archaeological Dig" target="_blank">burt_ie - Archaeological Dig</a> Of course when the mood gets too apocalyptic for Lara, Kurtis steps in as a veteran in fighting the evil. Make sure you play those levels at midnight. A crucifix and a bottle of holy water might be handy as well... <img src="https://fyre.cdn.sewest.net/tr25/6121534cb75d5c0013b65b05/kurtis--Q7H-SpFQ.jpg?height=&amp;width=" alt="A screenshot of custom level made with Tomb Raider's level editor called Guardian of Diablo"> <a href="https://www.trle.net/sc/levelfeatures.php?lid=3276" title="AngelOfDarkness - The Guardian of Diablo" target="_blank">AngelOfDarkness - The Guardian of Diablo</a> <img src="https://fyre.cdn.sewest.net/tr25/6121534cb75d5c0013b65b05/fire_ice-Um7_M4FPF.jpg?height=&amp;width=" alt="A screenshot of custom level made with Tomb Raider's level editor called Fire and Ice"> <a href="https://www.trle.net/sc/levelfeatures.php?lid=2628" title="kevindatsun - Kurtis Trent - Fire and Ice" target="_blank">kevindatsun - Kurtis Trent - Fire and Ice</a> Marcos is that one builder who divided his work equally, making 6 levels with Kurtis and 6 with Lara. Those are more like horror comedy and note you will need to think really out of the box, always for an unexpectedly creative solution. <img src="https://fyre.cdn.sewest.net/tr25/6121534cb75d5c0013b65b05/eggs-twEJbwCgQ.jpg?height=&amp;width=" alt="A screenshot of custom level made with Tomb Raider's level editor called The Eggs"> <a href="https://www.trle.net/sc/levelfeatures.php?lid=2554" title="Marcos - The Eggs" target="_blank">Marcos - The Eggs</a> Since much of original content was never used, we get more supplements, plot fillers and alternate stories for this episode than for the other ones - like this level where Lara meets Kurtis in a sequel to AoD: <img src="https://fyre.cdn.sewest.net/tr25/6121534cb75d5c0013b65b05/prague-ZVF7AKgR2.jpg?height=&amp;width=" alt="A screenshot of custom level made with Tomb Raider's level editor called Christmas in Prague"> <a href="https://www.trle.net/sc/levelfeatures.php?lid=3191" title="AgentXP07 - Christmas in Prague" target="_blank">AgentXP07 - Christmas in Prague</a> Or this revival attempt of Castle Kriegler: <img src="https://fyre.cdn.sewest.net/tr25/6121534cb75d5c0013b65b05/kriegler-1vSHTfbiF.jpg?height=&amp;width=" alt="A screenshot of custom level made with Tomb Raider's level editor called Castle Kriegler"> <a href="https://www.trle.net/sc/levelfeatures.php?lid=3136" title="Ruu11 - Castle Kriegler - Part 1" target="_blank">Ruu11 - Castle Kriegler - Part 1</a> Or this alternate route from Werner's apartment into Carvier's flat. <img src="https://fyre.cdn.sewest.net/tr25/6121534cb75d5c0013b65b05/paris-nnXBsFOyn.jpg?height=&amp;width=" alt="A screenshot of custom level made with Tomb Raider's level editor called A cold, wet day in Paris"> <a href="https://www.trle.net/sc/levelfeatures.php?lid=2588" title="sonnyd83 - A cold, wet Day in Paris" target="_blank">sonnyd83 - A cold, wet Day in Paris</a> Speaking of Werner, a couple of levels has appeared to revolve around a murder scenario. One of them became a grandfather of all One Room Challenge levels. <img src="https://fyre.cdn.sewest.net/tr25/6121534cb75d5c0013b65b05/chamber-3c_9IV3JA.jpg?height=&amp;width=" alt="A screenshot of custom level made with Tomb Raider's level editor called The Chamber"> <a href="https://www.trle.net/sc/levelfeatures.php?lid=1961" title="Michum - The Chamber" target="_blank">Michum - The Chamber</a> Another one ports a well-known board game "Cluedo" into the 3D world but sets it in a manor and a crypt to not lose the feel of Tomb Raider: <img src="https://fyre.cdn.sewest.net/tr25/6121534cb75d5c0013b65b05/shale-LnvupzEfI.jpg?height=&amp;width=" alt="A screenshot of custom level made with Tomb Raider's level editor called Shalebridge Murder Mystery"> <a href="https://www.trle.net/sc/levelfeatures.php?lid=2833" title="Richard Lawther - Shalebridge Murder Mystery" target="_blank">Richard Lawther - Shalebridge Murder Mystery</a> In some of these, Werner is still alive and Lara is into interrupting his plans in her traditional fashion. Here she tries to break into Werner's mansion, but he's wary of this and tries to outdo Winston in making her life difficult: <img src="https://fyre.cdn.sewest.net/tr25/6121534cb75d5c0013b65b05/werner-IfbX0zypg.jpg?height=&amp;width=" alt="A screenshot of custom level made with Tomb Raider's level editor called Werner's Mansion"> <a href="https://www.trle.net/sc/levelfeatures.php?lid=1892" title="tweetygwee - Werner's Mansion" target="_blank">tweetygwee - Werner's Mansion</a> But of AoD legacy in TRLE, the texturepacks are the most versatile and long-living. Never meant to be used with classic grid system, they always appear fresh. Among the most used ones are those from The Bio Research Facility. <img src="https://fyre.cdn.sewest.net/tr25/6121534cb75d5c0013b65b05/hydro-xzBbMBJ-O.jpg?height=&amp;width=" alt="A screenshot of custom level made with Tomb Raider's level editor called Hydroponics"> <a href="https://www.trle.net/sc/levelfeatures.php?lid=1793" title="Titak - Hydroponics" target="_blank">Titak - Hydroponics</a> <img src="https://fyre.cdn.sewest.net/tr25/6121534cb75d5c0013b65b05/arbo-Cf8-6hEzP.jpg?height=&amp;width=" alt="A screenshot of custom level made with Tomb Raider's level editor called Hell's Arboretum"> <a href="https://www.trle.net/sc/levelfeatures.php?lid=1315" title="Titak - Hell's Arboretum" target="_blank">Titak - Hell's Arboretum</a> Sometimes you see a blend which doesn't derive from a specific level but tries to mix little bits from various sources in order to create a feeling of unrooted, fresh, distinct world. And yes this is vinraider again because half of levels included in his flagship project are heavily rooted in AoD: <img src="https://fyre.cdn.sewest.net/tr25/6121534cb75d5c0013b65b05/library-3Aai1EIfd.jpg?height=&amp;width=" alt="A screenshot of custom level made with Tomb Raider's level editor called Templars' Library"> <a href="https://www.trle.net/sc/levelfeatures.php?lid=2949" title="vinraider - Templars' Library" target="_blank">vinraider - Templars' Library</a> In the end, let's not forget about versatility and put a spotlight on one of the most versatile pillars AoD has supplied us with. It blends into almost every scenario and it's very likely going to be used forever. <img src="https://fyre.cdn.sewest.net/tr25/6121534cb75d5c0013b65b05/symbol-ARo17-KfZ.jpg?height=&amp;width=" alt="A screenshot of custom level made with Tomb Raider's level editor called Symbol of the World"> <a href="https://www.trle.net/sc/levelfeatures.php?lid=1495" title="Max - Symbol of the World" target="_blank">Max - Symbol of the World</a> The last level also has a sequel which loops us back to Paris. And mind you will probably do several loops like this, since there are many more AoD-inspired levels, including those still in the works. See you the next month :))

DJ's TRLE Corner: AOD

<img src="https://fyre.cdn.sewest.net/tr25/6109bc593b7287001315dbac/-tr6-beyond-the-cover-logo--LayhYyrrt.png?height=&amp;width=" alt="The Beyond the Cover logo banner"> Hello Tomb Raider community! Welcome again to BEYOND THE COVER. In this new issue, we’re going to discover some of the most special covers of Tomb Raider: The Angel of Darkness. This is the most special blog for me. Tomb Raider: The Angel of Darkness was the first game I had and played in the franchise, and my favorite. I remember perfectly how my parents bought me (after much insistence) the game a few days after its launch, in the summer of 2003 when I was only five years old. Today, in the summer of 2021, I’m 23 years old and my passion for this game and Tomb Raider is stronger than ever. If my present self told my past self that I would write this blog 18 years later, he probably wouldn't believe it. I can only thank all the people who have supported me for so many years in this. Mainly to my parents, because without them, this wonderful journey would not have started the way it started. Also, to Tomb Raider and everyone involved, for allowing me to love a franchise unconditionally. And to the game, the one that saved my life when things weren't right. Tomb Raider: The Angel of Darkness was released on June 20, 2003, for PlayStation 2 and PC only, leaving PlayStation and Dreamcast consoles to jump into the next generation. Accused of the murder of her one time mentor Werner Von Croy, Lara becomes a fugitive on the run. In an attempt to clear her name, Lara has no choice but to confront the secret alliance whose destiny it is to take over the world. With explosive action and a gripping story, Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Angel of Darkness is a whole new gaming experience. The best soundtrack of the franchise, one of the first RPG games with decision-making in history and, personally, the best script of the Tomb Raider saga. It had everything to be an unprecedented success and laid the foundation for many future games. With a practically open world and a first part in the city and a second part in tombs or secret complexes. However, for development reasons, the game didn’t meet the expectations of the new generation and failed to fully convince the players. To this day and almost 20 years after its launch, it’s one of the games that is highly valued by the community. Seeing an adaptation of this game today could be a complete revolution. Time to start! Here we go with a personal selection about the most curious covers/editions of Tomb Raider: The Angel of Darkness! <img src="https://fyre.cdn.sewest.net/tr25/6109bc593b7287001315dbac/1-xNDl1UFzA.jpg?height=&amp;width=" alt="The North America PS2 box cover for Tomb Raider: The Angel of Darkness"> Tomb Raider: The Angel of Darkness was published in North America on June 20, 2003. The American version of the game shines. Yes, it shines! The translucent effect of the box makes the flames behind Lara Croft reflect to create an effect never seen in a game of that time. Lara Croft in the center of the deck, in front of the doors of a large gate, with the two pistols in her hands and Paris and Prague in the background. A dark image perfect for the game, giving it a gloomy context just as the title is. The back cover shows different features of the game talking about Tomb Raider in the new generation and several in-game images, where Kurtis also appears with Lara. On this occasion, change the entire logo, which will remain until Anniversary. Lara Croft: Tomb Raider is the new logo in a "metallic" design that gives a feeling of novelty and abandons the old style. <img src="https://fyre.cdn.sewest.net/tr25/6109bc593b7287001315dbac/2-cA9p09EIi.jpg?height=&amp;width=" alt="The European PS2 box cover for Tomb Raider: The Angel of Darkness"> On the other hand, and although the European version of The Angel of Darkness doesn’t shine, the logo &nbsp;&nbsp;appears below and not above. Lara's body looks fuller, and the design of the flames is somewhat different, taking up more space on the deck. Regarding the back cover, it changes completely: both the development of the texts, the information &nbsp;&nbsp;provided, the renders and the in-game images. Personally, all the content is better appreciated in this version and follows a darker line. <img src="https://fyre.cdn.sewest.net/tr25/6109bc593b7287001315dbac/3-R8UsdPEwy.jpg?height=&amp;width=" alt="The Japanese PS2 box cover for Tomb Raider: The Angel of Darkness"> This is the best-known Japanese edition of the entire franchise: the version of The Angel of Darkness published &nbsp;&nbsp;in Japan doesn’t have an art as different as that of the previous games, but the contrast of the white cover and the full title in Japanese are very characteristic. In addition, in this case, the title of the game changes completely (although at the bottom of the box you &nbsp;&nbsp;can see the logo and original title). The literal translation from Japanese is "The Pretty Fugitive." Very interesting to know this fact, perhaps to remove that halo of gloomy darkness from the game and make it more akin to Japanese culture. <img src="https://fyre.cdn.sewest.net/tr25/6109bc593b7287001315dbac/4-8shl_te8e.jpg?height=&amp;width=" alt="The Russian PC box cover for Tomb Raider: The Angel of Darkness"> Russia surprises us again with a jewel case edition (PC): the cover image remains intact, but the game's title is adapted to Russian as in all their games, although they retain the Lara Croft: Tomb Raider in its original logo. On the back cover the images also change. We not only see Lara Croft with the casual outfit of Paris, but also Kurtis on his motorcycle, the rooftops of the industrial zone and the sewers of Paris, all with the synopsis and characteristics of the game in Russian. <img src="https://fyre.cdn.sewest.net/tr25/6109bc593b7287001315dbac/5-P0FTsh6_y.jpg?height=&amp;width=" alt="The German limited edition PC box cover for Tomb Raider: The Angel of Darkness"> Germany released a limited edition of 7,600 units of Tomb Raider: The Angel of Darkness for PC in an impressive version presented in a numbered box and various products inside: the game, a notepad, poster, soundtrack, and unique merchandise. To this day, this edition can still be found, but getting it unopened or with all the original items can be a difficult task or a very high price. However, it is worth having. <img src="https://fyre.cdn.sewest.net/tr25/6109bc593b7287001315dbac/6-YD1AcR8JH.jpg?height=&amp;width=" alt="The OEM Bundled Software promotional version box cover for Tomb Raider: The Angel of Darkness"> This OEM Bundled Software promotional version was given by buying graphic cards in United Kingdom and Germany. The cover shows a totally different Tomb Raider: The Angel of Darkness render and, personally, is one of the best alternative cover arts for this game. Also, the back cover shows sketches of the game, a quiet different thing from other versions that gives this a special touch. <img src="https://fyre.cdn.sewest.net/tr25/6109bc593b7287001315dbac/7-OQ2bbMuyL.jpg?height=&amp;width=" alt="The promotional version DVD box cover for Tomb Raider: The Angel of Darkness"> This promotional DVD of Tomb Raider: The Angel of Darkness (named Exclusive Collector’s Edition DVD) was published by Eidos in the UK. It was given to people who pre-ordered the game at GAME UK. The disc contains game footage, eight tracks from OST, Making Of, Tomb Raider: Cradle of Life film trailer, and Jill de Jong photo shoot video. Also, it came with a digital code to download a phone logo. Lara’s pose changes from original art, with her bust in the spotlight and one pistol in hand – this is one of the most popular renders of the game. The back cover has a letter with the in-disc content. <img src="https://fyre.cdn.sewest.net/tr25/6109bc593b7287001315dbac/8-U3OVbiJwR.jpg?height=&amp;width=" alt="The Collector's Edition DVD and published by EB Games version box cover for Tomb Raider: The Angel of Darkness"> This other edition of Tomb Raider: The Angel of Darkness, also called Collector's Edition DVD and published by EB Games contains a disc with most of the extras of the previous edition but adding more content. This version was the pre-order gift for USA. Additionally, the cover completely changes with the render of Lara Croft jumping to the side as she fires with her dual pistols in a better-designed collector's edition. <img src="https://fyre.cdn.sewest.net/tr25/6109bc593b7287001315dbac/9-UWOHVnfDv.jpg?height=&amp;width=" alt="The Collector's Edition DVD and published by EB Games version box cover in Japanese for Tomb Raider: The Angel of Darkness"> And the last! The same edition as the previous ones, with the same or similar content, but the version published in Japan as a gift for reserving the game. This well-known render is undoubtedly one of the most iconic images in the game with Lara Croft shooting flowers. Japan has never ceased to amaze us with the images it has dedicated to the covers of the Tomb Raider games. <img src="https://fyre.cdn.sewest.net/tr25/6109bc593b7287001315dbac/10-ejAmTp2_o.jpg?height=&amp;width=" alt="The NA Greatest Hits PS2 version box cover for Tomb Raider: The Angel of Darkness"> The first Greatest Hits/Platinum Tomb Raider game was The Angel of Darkness. To get this edition, it was necessary to sell 400,000 copies in its first year on the market. Although the international sales of the game were, unfortunately, not very high compared to other titles, it did achieve this feat, becoming one of the first games on the console to obtain this important edition. <img src="https://fyre.cdn.sewest.net/tr25/6109bc593b7287001315dbac/11-D0HZjD0Ig.jpg?height=&amp;width=" alt="The squared PC version box cover for Tomb Raider: The Angel of Darkness"> Tomb Raider ditched trapezoid boxes with Tomb Raider: Chronicles, but a new square box design was kept for Tomb Raider: The Angel of Darkness with very aesthetic design and arts for PC. Here we can see a double design when opening the box in which the return of the queen (Lara Croft) is praised and some of the characteristics of the new game are discussed, such as the gameplay, the mechanics, and the upgraded game engine. <img src="https://fyre.cdn.sewest.net/tr25/6109bc593b7287001315dbac/12-S3d4sFnGv.jpg?height=&amp;width=" alt="The Tomb Raider: The Action Adventure DVD box cover for Tomb Raider: The Angel of Darkness"> BONUS! Tomb Raider: The Action Adventure was an adaptation of Tomb Raider: The Angel of Darkness for televisions (DVD), available to control through the controller itself. A revolutionary and very attractive idea that allowed everyone to play without the need for a console. Of course, the gameplay and mechanics change, but it’s a nice (and very fast) way to complete the game without too many difficulties and by levels accessible through codes. Being so small, I didn’t know that this game was going to be part of a trilogy (finally discarded) until later. That’s why, for me, the ending of this game is simple: Lara is guided by the Churigai to exit the complex under the Strahov. Kurtis helps her out of there, regardless of whether he survives or not. This game has a beautiful ending, but you must know how to read it. And interpret it as each one wants. Without a doubt, it was a farewell before a new era. Thanks for reading my very best and special blog of Beyond the Cover series! Hope you enjoyed my personal selection for Tomb Raider: The Angel of Darkness covers, but I aim you to discover more and new ones. I’m Alejandro Cambronero Albaladejo and you can follow my path on <a href="http://www.alexstombraider.blog/">Alex’s Tomb Raider Blog</a> or <a href="http://www.tombraiderworld.wordpress.com/">Tomb Raider World</a> and my social media (<a href="http://www.twitter.com/AlexsTRBlog">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://www.instagram.com/tombraiderworld">Instagram</a> and <a href="http://www.facebook.com/TombRaiderWorld">Facebook</a>). Stay tuned for next blog with Tomb Raider: Legend (2006). See you and keep exploring!

Beyond the Cover: The Angel of Darkness

We've been doing so many of these community livestreams each month but that didn't stop us from giving it our for AOD! We knew The Angel of Darkness holds a special place in our community's hearts, and we're glad yesterdays livestream really captured that. Our hearts are full, we're still wearing denim, and we just wanted to thank everyone for joining us once again!&nbsp; We also wanted to give a big shoutout and thank you to our awesome streamers who very clearly put so much planning and passion into this show! Please check them out, watch their VOD's and give them some love: <ul> <li>Parisian Back Streets - Rennes' Pawnshop - <a href="https://www.twitch.tv/terenete" title="Terenete" target="_blank">Terenete</a>&nbsp;</li> <li>Louvre Storm Drains - Brother Obscura fight - <a href="https://www.twitch.tv/tomb_of_ash" title="Tomb_of_Ash" target="_blank">Tomb_of_Ash</a>&nbsp;</li> <li>Galleries Under Siege - The Bio-Dome Research Facility - <a href="https://www.twitch.tv/thatnorskchickk" title="ThatNorskChickk" target="_blank">ThatNorskChickk</a>&nbsp;</li> <li>The Sanitarium - Eckhardt's Lab - <a href="https://www.twitch.tv/dreamfall71" title="dreamfall71" target="_blank">dreamfall71</a></li> </ul> Special thanks to Jonell Elliott for joining us at the beginning of the stream to give fans a big surprise, as well as Core Design devs Murti Schofield, Peter Connelly, Ady Smith, and James Kenny. This was truly an Angel of Darkness gathering for the books!&nbsp; Now for what you actually came here for! If you're eager to add some AOD overlay flair to your next livestream, be sure to download our <a href="https://cdn.sqexeu.com/files/tr/TRAOD_Streamer_kit" title="custom Tomb Raider: The Angel of Darkness custom stream kit here." target="_blank">custom Tomb Raider: The Angel of Darkness custom stream kit.</a> <img src="https://fyre.cdn.sewest.net/tr25/61059b7b5098f7001271a3da/streamer_follower_750x250_aod-AeGhx56wS.png?height=&amp;width=" alt="A stream overlay graphic with a chirugai render. Text reads &quot;NEW FOLLOWER&quot;"> <img src="https://fyre.cdn.sewest.net/tr25/61059b7b5098f7001271a3da/tr_streamerkit_overlay_1920x1080_lara_aod-6zUnLxhKu.png?height=&amp;width=" alt="A stream overlay graphic with different panels, a render of Lara Croft and the chirugai, and the Tomb Raider: The Angel of Darkness logo"> &nbsp; <img src="https://fyre.cdn.sewest.net/tr25/61059b7b5098f7001271a3da/tr_interstitial_1920x1080_thanks_2_aod-C1jT3ITkJ.png?height=&amp;width=" alt="A stream overlay graphic with a render of Lara Croft, a backround from the game, logo and text &quot;THANKS FOR WATCHING&quot;"> We've still got a few pieces of AOD celebration left before we move on to Legend, so stay tuned for that. Otherwise, we'll catch you next time!

The Angel of Darkness: Streamer Kit

You could fill the Louvre with all the amazing Angel of Darkness-themed fan art you've created this month. From box art reimaginings to charcoal Boaz illustrations – every part of the game receives l 'amour in this month's Fan Art Showcase... even Janice! Check it out the gallery below: <iframe width="675" height="615" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/CQciAkVhDP4?cc_lang_pref=&cc_load_policy=0" title="The Angel of Darkness - Fan Art Showcase" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope;" allowfullscreen></iframe> *Header &amp; Thumbnail Art by Twitter user @Kroft_K

The Angel of Darkness - Fan Art Showcase

As we near the end of our beloved Angel of Darkness month, we wanted to share a gift with the community so you guys could keep the celebration going a while longer!&nbsp; Del Rey - the publishing company that released three different AOD-inspired novels in the early 2000s - has graciously allowed us to give them to fans for free as part of our #TR25 activities! &nbsp;You can now access them on Apple Books, direct download in e-reader format, or PDF for free. We are looking to get all three novels other e-reader platforms soon too. Learn about these awesome books below! <h2>Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Amulet of Power</h2> <ul> <li><a href="https://books.apple.com/us/book/id1578507322" title="Apple Books" target="_blank">Apple Books</a></li> <li><a href="https://cdn.sqexeu.com/files/tr/tr_amulet_of_power.zip" title="Direct Download" target="_blank">Direct Download</a></li> </ul> <blockquote>Here at last–the first exciting book in a bold new series of Lara Croft novels tying directly into the popular video games. The Amulet of Power reveals the never-before shown events that took place between “The Last Revelation” and “Angel of Darkness.” Trapped beneath the ruins of an Egyptian tomb, Lara faces certain death... until fate intervenes and sets her on the trail of an ancient talisman of power.</blockquote> <img src="https://fyre.cdn.sewest.net/tr25/610180bbf196c50012e1617c/tr-amulet-of-power-Cig4z-Xxe.jpg?height=&amp;width=" alt="The front cover of novel Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Lost Amulet"> <h2>Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Man of Bronze</h2> <ul> <li><a href="https://books.apple.com/us/book/id1578507962" title="Apple Books" target="_blank">Apple Books</a></li> <li><a href="https://cdn.sqexeu.com/files/tr/tr_man_of_bronze.zip" title="Direct Download" target="_blank">Direct Download</a></li> </ul> <blockquote>After completing a near-fatal mission in the mysterious cloud forests of Peru, Lara Croft flies to Warsaw to tackle her next assignment–and finds herself in the middle of an epic battle for the ultimate power.</blockquote> <img src="https://fyre.cdn.sewest.net/tr25/610180bbf196c50012e1617c/tr-man-of-bronze-x1fksvfBk.jpg?height=&amp;width=" alt="The front cover of novel Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Man of Bronze"> <h2>Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Lost Cult</h2> <ul> <li><a href="https://books.apple.com/us/book/lara-croft-tomb-raider-the-lost-cult/id1578504190" title="Apple Books" target="_blank">Apple Books</a></li> <li><a href="https://cdn.sqexeu.com/files/tr/tr_lost_cult.zip" title="Direct Download" target="_blank">Direct Download</a></li> </ul> <blockquote>After destroying years of his research on the ancient Méne cult, archaeologist Professor Frys is murdered by an unknown assassin. Lara Croft knows her colleague must have stumbled upon a dangerous secret–and someone took his life to ensure it would remain in the shadows. So Lara jets to the mysterious cloud forests of eastern Peru, home of the Méne ruins, and makes a shocking discovery: A group is attempting to revive the sinister cult and its mind-controlling ways. One of the followers is Lara’s former friend and failed protégé, Tomb Raider Ajay–and she is determined to see Lara silenced... permanently. But Lara, never one to run from a challenge, has other plans.</blockquote> <img src="https://fyre.cdn.sewest.net/tr25/610180bbf196c50012e1617c/tr-the-lost-cult-f0--X-rts.jpg?height=&amp;width=" alt="The front cover of novel Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Lost Cult"> Have you written your own Tomb Raider inspired fiction? We'd love to read some! Tag us on social to send them our way!&nbsp;

AOD-inspired eBooks for all!

This place is looking crowded, ma chère... crowded with amazing Angel of Darkness community art! Anastasia is the last of the four incredibly talented community artists we picked to reimagine Angel of Darkness’ box art. If you’ve played the game, you’ll immediately recognize that Lara is standing on the edge of the pit descending into the Tomb of Ancients (unaware that a skeletal soldier awaits her at the bottom). <img src="https://fyre.cdn.sewest.net/tr25/60e0ed0d7ad2d100194b8621/aod-box-art-anastasia-ps2-3q-2gD9fK.jpg?height=&amp;width=" alt="The full illustration of Anastasia Ershova's box art reimagining for Tomb Raider: the Angel of Darkness"> Below, Anastasia shares more about her history with Tomb Raider and the process of creating this piece: <blockquote>My name is Anastasia Ershova, I'm a mainly digital artist based in Moscow, Russia. I've been regularly drawing for about 9 years now, enjoying freelance work and drawing fanart of my favorite video games. My first Tomb Raider game was Tomb Raider 2, I can remember being completely captivated by its atmosphere, and completed every major title of the franchise ever since! I've only recently discovered the TR fandom, and have been amazed at how welcoming and enthusiastic everybody is.</blockquote> She also shared how she draws her inspiration for her art from the environments and locations behind what she's painting! <blockquote>For my reimagined Angel of Darkness artwork I chose to paint one of the most memorable and hauntingly beautiful locations in the game: The Entrance to The Tomb of Ancients. It serves as a gateway from the real world into the world of myth and mystery, I believe that is at the core of any Tomb Raider game. I've picked a bold green and cyan color palette to emphasize it's foreboding, ethereal atmosphere, but also added warmer colors for contrast. I was inspired by how skillfully bold colors and lighting are being utilized in all classic games.</blockquote> <blockquote>I always like to create a story in my art, portray the feeling of something about to happen. Lara is facing off with an enemy she doesn't know yet, but she is prepared to face the danger while an evil entity is watching her every move. I've painted her wearing the practical but stylish camo outfit with a vest and matching pants. She is wielding one of the most important artifacts in the game - the Periapt Shard, and of course - her trusty pistol.</blockquote> <blockquote>I hope I’ve managed to give this picture a subtle sense of motion, and evoke feelings of mystery and wonder.</blockquote> If you're feeling inspired to change your PC or phone wallpaper, don't forget to download different versions of Anastasia's piece, <a href="https://cdn.sqexeu.com/files/tr/anastasia_aod_redesign.zip" title="here" target="_blank">here</a>! You could even give your PlayStation 2 case a new look. <img src="https://fyre.cdn.sewest.net/tr25/60e0ed0d7ad2d100194b8621/image-from-ios-1--ntXLD6MzF.jpg?height=&amp;width=" alt="A photo featuring Anastasia Ershova's box art reimagining for Tomb Raider: the Angel of Darkness printed and inserted in a PlayStation 2 case"> Anastasia shared nearly a dozen Angel of Darkness illustrations on <a href="https://twitter.com/_nastiaershova_" title="Twitter" target="_blank">Twitter</a> this month to celebrate the game, including some of its villains like <a href="https://twitter.com/_nastiaershova_/status/1412456475973369859?s=20" title="Boaz" target="_blank">Boaz</a> and side characters like <a href="https://twitter.com/_nastiaershova_/status/1415899423943634944?s=20" title="Janice" target="_blank">Janice</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/_nastiaershova_/status/1415383036552785923?s=20" title="Kurtis Trent" target="_blank">Kurtis Trent</a>. Go check them out! And take a peek at the other box art reimaginings brought to life by our community this month: <ul> <li><a href="https://tombraider25.square-enix-games.com/en-us/traod/blog/reimagining-caleb/" title="Caleb Groves" target="_blank">Caleb Groves</a>&nbsp;</li> <li><a href="https://tombraider25.square-enix-games.com/en-us/traod/blog/reimagining-joao/" title="João" target="_blank">João</a>&nbsp;</li> <li><a href="https://tombraider25.square-enix-games.com/en-us/traod/blog/redesign-nathan/" title="Nathan" target="_blank">Nathan</a>&nbsp;</li> </ul> We've still got plenty of Angel of Darkness content to celebrate this week including our monthly community playthrough stream on Friday, but up next after that... Tomb Raider: Legend!

Box Art Reimagining #4: Anastasia

We've been loving the community's reception of our reimagined series for The Angel of Darkness by community members themselves! Luckily, you've only seen half of it and we still have two amazing pieces which includes today's reveal. Just like João, <a href="https://twitter.com/nathansuxx_" title="Nathan" target="_blank">Nathan</a> is no stranger to the Tomb Raider community on Twitter. You may have seen his work featured in our monthly fan galleries and appearing on your timelines! We knew his love for vivid colors would be a great addition for our lineup. Nathan shared a bit of his background with us and how Lara Croft is one of the main characters that influenced his career: <img src="https://fyre.cdn.sewest.net/tr25/60cb2d977ad2d100192d34a6/nathan-aod-1860x2480-qb2Gh3V-M.jpg?height=&amp;width=" alt="The full version of community member Nathan's box art reimagining for Tomb Raider: The Angel of Darkness"> Artist Bio <blockquote>Hey guys - my name is Nathan Johnson, but you probably know me as @nathansuxx_ on twitter! I’m currently working as a Graphic Designer and am a long-time fan of Tomb Raider. Despite starting to work in the art world only recently, I’ve had a passion for digital art for years. It was always a side hobby throughout school, where I’d be drawing all my favourite badass female characters, from Samus Aran to Chloe Frazer to of course Lara Croft herself. Then once I made it to college, I was certain that this is the career I wanted - so much so that I combined the two things I love for my final exam - art and Tomb Raider. Three years ago I was putting the finishing touches on my box art for the Tomb Raider movie in that exam; fast forward to today I’m creating my own box art reimagining for Angel of Darkness, commissioned by Tomb Raider themselves. A dream come true!</blockquote> Behind every artist lies inspiration, and we love hearing their thought processes behind their work. Check out what Nathan had to say about this piece: Artist Inspiration <blockquote>When it comes to the classics &amp; LAU, I strongly associate them with bright colour palettes, like the jade of Tomb Raider II’s Floating Islands or the luscious red sky of Tomb Raider Legend’s key art. However with Angel of Darkness, it takes a 180 sporting deep blues and purples, along with vivid connotations of thunderstorms and danger.</blockquote> <blockquote>For my piece, I wanted to combine what makes AOD’s art direction so unique, with the bright colours of not only the other games but also my own artwork. I wanted to find a balance between the light and dark, but not quite to the point where they blend nicely together. I still wanted to keep a clear contrast to maintain a slightly chaotic feel, as if there’s any word I would use to describe AOD, chaotic is definitely the one.</blockquote> <blockquote>I was quite ambitious going into this one, aiming to create something that feels grand and has the effect of a movie poster. AOD is a very popular game among the community, so I hope this slight detour from the usual dark and gritty representations of the game is perhaps an unexpected but welcome change!</blockquote> Nathan is the third of four community artists we are featuring this month to celebrate Angel of Darkness so there is still one to go. Be sure to check out <a href="https://tombraider25.square-enix-games.com/en-us/traod/blog/reimagining-joao/" title="João" target="_blank">João</a>'s gothic and storytelling take on the box art if you missed it last week. You can download different version's of Nathan's piece, <a href="https://cdn.sqexeu.com/files/tr/aod_redesign_nathan.zip" title="here" target="_blank">here</a>! Don't forget to print the PS2 dimensions version via our instructions in the download so you can give your case a new look! <img src="https://fyre.cdn.sewest.net/tr25/60cb2d977ad2d100192d34a6/image-from-ios-O8K0WFvc3.jpg?height=&amp;width=" alt="A photo of Nathan's box art reimagining for Tomb Raider: The Angel of Darkness printed and inserted into a PlayStation 2 case">

Box Art Reimagining #3: Nathan

<img src="https://fyre.cdn.sewest.net/tr25/60f207fde26f9200132b5ade/films-m__VOME9X.jpg?height=&amp;width=" alt="A collage of different Tomb Raider fan film movie posters"> Hello, raiders! Kate here again! It’s time for more fan films and we have some truly unique pieces to share with you this month. It’s July (which happens to be my birthday month) and we are of course celebrating a game that &nbsp;remains a fan favourite to this day, “Angel of Darkness”. This was Tomb Raider’s first entry into next gen. With it, came a whole new, darker world and a &nbsp;darker Lara to match it. Seemingly back from the dead, Lara is forced to go on the run when she is framed for murder and &nbsp;we see glimpses of the wealth of lore intended for a trilogy written by Murti Schofield. Here is a selection of films inspired by Schofield’s work.&nbsp; “Tomb Raider: Angel of Darkness” (FRANCE) &nbsp; Directed by Vincent Zafra &nbsp; Starring Lili Dîn as Lara Croft Upon escaping The Louvre, Lara is pursued by French police. Before I continue, I’d like to take a moment to say a huge thank you to Vincent Zafra of Illusion &nbsp;Story Studios for rereleasing this online so we could include it here today. When I was first asked to do these monthly features, this film was one that immediately came to &nbsp;mind. It had cinema quality production with the stunning Louvre Galleries at night as it’s &nbsp;backdrop!&nbsp; The micro short was originally created for the Paris Games Week Video Contest 10 years ago for &nbsp;which participants were asked to recreate one minute of their favourite game. Already living in Paris, it was the perfect opportunity to pay tribute to the iconic Louvre levels and &nbsp;Zafra recruited some local cosplayers, including Lili Dîn to play Lara Croft. Having such a short runtime to work with and hardly any dialogue, the team still managed to tell &nbsp;their story well. Of course I also have to mention that gun snatch! Their hard work paid off as I believe it won first place. Check it out here: https://vimeo.com/574380513 “Guardian of the Tomb Raider” (US) &nbsp; Written by Devante Jones and directed by Devante Jones and Alex Wolcott &nbsp;Starring Devante Jones (DJ Croft) Croft tracks down an ancient map being kept hidden by a mysterious organisation, a map that &nbsp;shows the location of a powerful sword. DJ’s love of classic Tomb Raider is very evident in all of his work. This is the second of five fan &nbsp;films he has created, including a trailer to celebrate the 25th anniversary. What I liked most about this one would have to be the locations which were very well chosen and &nbsp;the detail in the costumes. To see DJ’s other films and cosplay tutorials, check out his YouTube channel. &nbsp; <iframe width="670" height="615" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/V9Itz3N9Egc?cc_lang_pref=&cc_load_policy=0" title="GUARDIAN OF THE TOMB RAIDER- Fan Film" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope;" allowfullscreen></iframe> “Tomb Raider: The Amulet” (FRANCE) &nbsp; Written, animated and directed by Augustin Medina Starring Françoise Cadol as the voice of Lara Croft I wanted to end with a very special project that was released just in time for the AOD celebrations. For the last two years, filmmaker and longtime Tomb Raider fan, Augustin Medina has been &nbsp;crafting a story that would give an answer to how Lara survived the events of “The Last &nbsp;Revelation” - a question that many fans have been asking over the years. The idea was inspired by a deleted scene from AOD where we were introduced to a Shaman &nbsp;named Putai who we would learn that, with the help of her tribe, rescued Lara from the pyramid &nbsp;and brought her back to health. Medina’s vision was beautifully created with the aid of “The Sims 2” engine. French fans will have &nbsp;immediately recognised Françoise Cadol’s name as she provided the French voice of Lara for all &nbsp;the games prior to the most recent trilogy, including the “Lara Croft” games and Angelina Jolie’s dub in the original Tomb Raider films. Cadol reprised her role for this project which gave it even &nbsp;more authenticity and blended the story perfectly between the two games. It is, without a doubt, a must see for every Tomb Raider fan! English subtitles are also available.&nbsp; <iframe width="670" height="615" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/kIIWzbmxL1I?cc_lang_pref=&cc_load_policy=0" title="" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope;" allowfullscreen></iframe>

Fan Film Feature: July

We’ve lined up four talented community artists this month to reimagine Angel of Darkness’ moody box art. Today we are featuring João, but you may know him as <a href="https://twitter.com/Jho_correa" title="Jho_correa on twitter" target="_blank">Jho_correa on twitter</a>, whose take on Lara’s Parisian adventure is delightfully dark and gothic.&nbsp; <img src="https://fyre.cdn.sewest.net/tr25/60cb2d917ad2d100192d336c/1860x2480_tr6_jhowcorrea-DvSuuexv1.jpg?height=&amp;width=" alt="The full version of Tomb Raider fan and community member João's reimagined take on the Angel of Darkness box art"> Below, João shares his long history with the series and breaks down the other video game art styles that inspired his reimagining: <blockquote>My name is João. I’m a graphic designer from Brazil. I’ve been doing graphic design for over 10 years now and illustration has always been a great passion of mine. I started creating digital art and designs back in 2008 because of the ‘Tomb Raider Underworld fan artwork’ thread on Tomb Raider Forums. That’s where it all started for me, and I was able to graduate design school and make my living off of it. Doing this piece for the 25thanniversary it’s an honor to me. I feel like everything came full circle and I couldn’t be happier. It feels like a dream. I have been a Tomb Raider fan since the late 90s and this franchise is something I am so passionate about that it became part of who I am. I learned so much and met so many people because of it. I’m still amazed at how life changing a videogame can be and I am happy to be now officially part of the 25th celebration. Thank you for having me!</blockquote> Needless to say, João's love for the franchise shines through in both this piece and his story and we're really happy he agreed to work with us! The thing we love about this reimagining series the most is how diverse different artists styles can get and how each piece has a story behind it. We asked João about his own inspiration and he had much to share! <blockquote>So for this piece I wanted to focus on the gothic aesthetic present in the game. Instead of doing something completely new, I decided to go back to what made the original cover so striking to me.</blockquote> <blockquote>The iconic blue fire, the iron gates opening behind her, the European panorama at the bottom and Lara’s striking figure standing ever so heroic right in the middle of the scene. I was heavily inspired by the arts of Nekro, Bill Elis and Kilian Eng. I also took inspiration from other videogames such as Bloodborne, Castlevania and Blasphemous, and I made sure to make these inspirations obvious. I love make game cross-overs using their aesthetic elements. The baroque-like carvings on the sides are supposed to tell a story. On the left side we have Eckhardt being banned by the Lux Veritatis, while on the right we have a sort of resurrection through the dark arts. He is ascending! Out of the depths of his imprisonment, into the 21st century. The black alchemist lives in a world of today. At the bottom I tried to use sculptures that represent despair and chaos. Having Lara almost walking over it, it’s supposed to represent her journey to clean her name and put things right (and remove the thorn in her side in the process, am I right?). The blood covered hands were...A choice. I was unsure if it was a good idea to cover her iconic duals in blood, but decided to go for it anyway because it adds to the whole story. It was an absolute joy to work on this! Turned out to be one of my favorite pieces I have ever done, and I hope from the bottom of my heart that everyone else enjoys it just as much as I do.</blockquote> João is the second of four community artists we are featuring this month to celebrate Angel of Darkness. Now check out Caleb Groves’ unique, stylized take on the box art. You can download different version's of João's piece, <a href="https://cdn.sqexeu.com/files/tr/aod_box_art_redesign_joao_c.zip" title="here" target="_blank">here</a>!

Box Art Reimagining #2: João

In this new installment of "Treasure Hunters" we enter the darkest stage of the Tomb Raider franchise to analyze the merchandising and the most exclusive memorabilia from the most controversial game to date. A stage of transition and evolution in the saga from which the always remembered "Lara Croft Tomb Raider The Angel of Darkness" (2003) was born. Last month we were analyzing <a href="https://tombraider25.square-enix-games.com/en-us/tr5/blog/treasure-hunters/">"Tomb Raider Chronicles" (2000)</a> if you missed that entry, it's time for you to take a look at it to be able to follow our continuous journey through the history of the saga before going on to analyze the objects that we have today in hands. "Lara Croft Tomb Raider The Angel of Darkness" (2003) was the game that had been in development for the longest time compared to all previous installments, they wanted to make a trilogy based on this story and a spin-off with Kurtis Trent, always starting from very ambitious ideas. Its development began in 2000 under the title "Tomb Raider The Next Generation" by Core Design and Eidos Interactive as it always had been. Both companies wanted to create something great in the new game, a risky and revolutionary proposal for the saga that would take advantage of the technical characteristics offered by the new platform on which the game was to land, PlayStation 2. This sixth installment would go down in history for the the high buzz that it had generated and the way it was finally presented, unfortunately obtaining a disastrous sales result (2.5 million units sold) and harsh criticism. The development of the video game had many problems when facing a new editor for the first time to adapt to PlayStation 2, leaving behind the block-based one that the team had already mastered since the first Tomb Raider, and having tight deadlines and having different ideas contradictory and varied without knowing if they could carry them out. The game was continually delayed and the pressure from Eidos was evident. Core Design managed to get a few months of extra time to polish the title by moving the date from November 2002 to June 20th, 2003. The team, instead of dedicating itself to polishing what they already had, applied new playable and script changes for not being satisfied with what there was, leaving as a final product a title with numerous flaws and that the critics did not forgive. It was the first time that the saga went through a pothole of this magnitude. Due to poor results, in June 2003, Jeremy Heath-Smith, Adrian Smith, and forty Core Design workers left the company and formed Circle Studio where they worked to create a third-person shooter for PS2 and Xbox called Without Warning (2005). Its reception was not too positive which caused the subsequent decline of the studio and made them close permanently in February 2007. Core Design had been sold to Rebellion Developments in 2006 who would rename the company with the name of Rebellion Derby and remain in Eidos / Sci holds its intellectual property. Finally in 2010 the studio closed its doors definitively after years of work and multiple games. Following the failure of The Angel of Darkness, Eidos took full control of the successful Tomb Raider saga and decided that they must leave it to a new studio if they were to keep Lara Croft's legacy alive. Ian Livingstone (president of Eidos) stressed in various interviews conducted in 2003 that it was not an easy decision to make. Ian himself said in Eurogamer (Yin-Poole, 2016) about Core Design: “They were great developing on PS1 but they didn't quite make it on PS2. Meanwhile we knew that Crystal Dynamics had an amazing physics engine that they had used for “Legacy of Kain” and could easily create a puzzle game that would be the next Tomb Raider and they did it like that" The merchandising and the image of a dark and mysterious Lara spread even more throughout the world. There were advertising collaborations such as with VISA, where the Colombian actress and model Sofía Vergara played Lara Croft for the advertising campaign entitled "Monster Chase" devised by the advertising agency McCann Erickson (now McCann Worldgroup). With enormous fame and such a globally recognizable figure, it was time to enlist the help of a talent agency to manage and represent Lady Croft. "Creative Artist Agency" were in charge of the task. This move was understandable due to the large amount of money that the character had moved since its inception: 700 million dollars in global sales, not forgetting the film starring Angelina Jolie in 2001 that raised another 275 million dollars, and of which Its sequel "Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life" (2003) was already filmed. Regarding merchandising and commercial products, the figures already exceeded 1,000 million since its debut in 1996. Despite all the negative reviews received, a part of the fans of the saga remember the delivery fondly due to its complex plot, its soundtrack performed by the London Symphony Orchestra, the aesthetics of the title and because it is the last game of the saga developed by the mythical company from Derby, Core Design. From then on, Crystal Dynamics would work on the next installment of the saga looking for a change of course and providing a fresh approach after being stagnant. Here are some curious objects from this dark time. <img src="https://fyre.cdn.sewest.net/tr25/60e8cc4fa8727f0019ef714a/1--UdRlnQTU.jpg?height=&amp;width=" alt="A picture of the Tomb Raider Angel of Darkness physical style guide from 2003"> “Lara Croft Tomb Raider The Angel of Darkness” physical style guide. As it had already happened with the style guide that collected the TR 1-5 games, this time this guide is dedicated exclusively to The Angel of Darkness. It contains the aesthetics of the designs, logos, character design, Pantone, costume design, weapons... etc. There is also a digital version on CD with the same content and the original design files. It is presented in a filing cabinet with a protective plastic sleeve that also closes with two buttons resulting in a very attractive design. <img src="https://fyre.cdn.sewest.net/tr25/60e8cc4fa8727f0019ef714a/2-rI1HqPk8r.jpg?height=&amp;width=" alt="A picture of various Tomb Raider: The Angel of Darkness themed bookbags and bags from 2003"> The Wellseason SL brand, specialized in school supplies, collaborated with Eidos to capture the face of Lara Croft in various products for school-age children. At the beginning of the 2003 academic year (which coincides with the month of September when the game was already on sale), children could find different Lara Croft products such as: backpacks, backpacks with wheels, pencil cases, notebooks, colored cases…,etc all with the aesthetics of The Angel of Darkness. For its part, another brand, Carlesse, also designed cases based on the aesthetics of the game and focused on a similar audience. <img src="https://fyre.cdn.sewest.net/tr25/60e8cc4fa8727f0019ef714a/3-lXiEzpGLw.jpg?height=&amp;width=" alt="A picture of the Tomb Raider The Angel of Darkness German Press Kit"> Tomb Raider The Angel of Darkness German Press Kit. This is one of those collectibles that stand out for their originality. Personally I find it a very attractive and visually very powerful idea. It is a painting by Lara Croft with the cover of the game "The Angel of Darkness" where it also refers to the "Obscura Paintings" of the game's own history. Behind the frame of the painting there is a message hidden where it says “Nichts ist wie es Scheint. Schau hinter die Dinge” ["Nothing is what it seems. Look behind things! "]. If you remove the back cover of the painting you will find hidden a folder with the press documentation and the CD with the graphic materials of the game. Just great. <img src="https://fyre.cdn.sewest.net/tr25/60e8cc4fa8727f0019ef714a/4-OHX_uHGxY.jpg?height=&amp;width=" alt="A picture of framed original artwork from Lara Croft Tomb Raider The Angel of Darkness by the artist Steve Beaumont"> Original artwork from Lara Croft Tomb Raider The Angel of Darkness by the artist Steve Beaumont hired by Eidos Interactive to carry out the promotional artwork for the game. In these original concept arts we can see a dark and defiant Lara Croft in different poses and situated in a corridor of Roman-style columns with numerous gargoyles on top. The artist Steve Beaumont was also in charge of the original design of the cover of this mythical game, just as he had already done with The Last Revelation. <img src="https://fyre.cdn.sewest.net/tr25/60e8cc4fa8727f0019ef714a/5-1KE7GteX-.jpg?height=&amp;width=" alt="A picture of various Tomb Raider Angel of Darkness paraphernalia like a cereal bowl and cellphone stand "> The leading Spanish pizzeria brand, Telepizza reached a commercial &nbsp;&nbsp;agreement with Eidos Interactive in the summer of 2003 to promote the new &nbsp;&nbsp;game, Tomb Raider The Angel of Darkness and when ordering a pizza they gave away promotional objects such as: a bowl for breakfast, cell phone stands &nbsp;&nbsp;with light and the VHS of the film "Lara Croft Tomb Raider" starring Angelina Jolie.&nbsp; <img src="https://fyre.cdn.sewest.net/tr25/60e8cc4fa8727f0019ef714a/5b-TO25WYbje.jpg?height=&amp;width=" alt="A photo of a standard green theme colored camouflage camping tent with a decal of Lara Croft from the Angel of Darkness on it and her signature"> Also, if you managed to get these three main prizes, you would get as a gift the top prize, which was Lara Croft's camping tent. In addition, during this promotion you were entered in the draw for Tomb Raider The Angel of Darkness games for PlayStation 2. <img src="https://fyre.cdn.sewest.net/tr25/60e8cc4fa8727f0019ef714a/6-vo58ZOkAU.jpg?height=&amp;width=" alt="A yellow and red towel featuring a silhouette of Lara Croft's model from the Angel of Darkness"> The French clothing brand Inno-Wear and together with the company Himmersion carried out a collaboration with Eidos for the creation and distribution of different textile products on the occasion of the tenth anniversary of the franchise. Although these products were created in 2007 (with the Tomb Raider Anniversary promotion), I have decided to include them in this list due to the use of Lara Croft's silhouette in AOD. The product catalog included Lara Croft's silhouette towel and a collection of men's and women's t-shirts that were sold in attractive metal box packaging also with Lara's silhouette. <img src="https://fyre.cdn.sewest.net/tr25/60e8cc4fa8727f0019ef714a/7-HSo67fXEX.jpg?height=&amp;width=" alt="A life size statue of Lara Croft in her Angel of Darkness outfit with one pistol raised in her hands"> As usual, Eidos Interactive Germany reached an agreement with Studio Oxmox (and distributed by Muckle Mannequins) for the realization of the corresponding &nbsp;&nbsp;life-size statue of Lara Croft that was distributed by specialized stores for the promotion and sale of the new game. This time it is a 175 cm tall statue &nbsp;&nbsp;sculpted by Marc Klinnert and based on Lara Croft in The Angel of Darkness. &nbsp;&nbsp;As with the previous statue based on Tomb Raider The Last Revelation, this &nbsp;&nbsp;statue has two alternative bases, the normal edition (with a simple metal &nbsp;&nbsp;base) and an exclusive edition of only 30 units with a pedestal in the shape of a circular staircase that raises the statue up to an extra 30 centimeters. Unfortunately I do not have this special base in my collection to be able to &nbsp;&nbsp;show it in the photos that accompany this article. I am Rodrigo Martín Santos and I hope you liked this brief tour of the time of "Tomb Raider The Angel of Darkness", I personally remember this game with great affection because during that time my hype for the franchise did not stop growing, I remember being super excited on the day of the game's commercial release and certainly enjoyed it a lot, on the same level as the foreplay though I hated that the double guns couldn't be used. If you are interested in collecting items about the franchise, I encourage you to follow me on my <a href="https://www.tombraidercollection.com/" title="website" target="_blank">website</a> or through <a href="https://www.facebook.com/tombraidercollection">Facebook</a>. Next month we have a new appointment for this section to welcome the first contribution that Crystal Dynamics made in the franchise by giving us the legendary “Tomb Raider Legend” and one of my favorite games. See you next month!

Treasure Hunters: Angel of Darkness

Dual pistols or Chirugai? Paris or Prague? Denim or camo? Each month, we've polled fans on their favorite levels, outfits, and weapons from each game in the series, leading to a showdown in December that will encompass the entire franchise. This month, we're turning our sights to Tomb Raider: The Angel of Darkness. Here are your poll winners! <img src="https://fyre.cdn.sewest.net/tr25/6170b32260a4990012aed8ac/poll-winners-4-DlOhDZr56.png?width=&amp;height="> And here are the original social polls fans voted on: <img src="https://fyre.cdn.sewest.net/tr25/6170b32260a4990012aed8ac/aod_poll_levels_2560x1440_v1-C_YLIgrqb-.jpg?width=&amp;height="> <img src="https://fyre.cdn.sewest.net/tr25/6170b32260a4990012aed8ac/aod_poll_weapons-Kc-iPLOPYa.jpg?width=&amp;height="> <img src="https://fyre.cdn.sewest.net/tr25/6170b32260a4990012aed8ac/aod_poll_outfits-KuIlr6R5M.jpg?width=&amp;height=">

Tomb Raider: The Angel of Darkness Social Polls

We've been digging through the archives and have so much nostalgic AOD content to share, all month will be a throwback. Check back throughout AOD month as we upload more goodies from the development of Angel of Darkness! <h2>PDF Downloads</h2> <ul> <li><a href="https://cdn.sqexeu.com/files/tr/%E2%80%8E2000_07_10_early_character_profiles-1.pdf" title="Early Character Profiles" target="_blank">Early Character Profiles</a> &nbsp;‎</li> <li><a href="https://cdn.sqexeu.com/files/tr/2000_12_19_updated_character_profiles.pdf" title="Updated Character Profiles" target="_blank">Updated Character Profiles</a></li> <li><a href="https://cdn.sqexeu.com/files/tr/luddick_dossier_1 " title="Updated Character Profiles - July 8th" target="_blank">Updated Character Profiles July 8th</a></li> <li><a href="https://cdn.sqexeu.com/files/tr/aod_beta_gameplay_screenshots.pdf" title="Beta Screenshot Scans" target="_blank">Beta Screenshot Scans</a></li> <li><a href="https://cdn.sqexeu.com/files/tr/aod_fine_art.pdf" title="AOD Fine Art - 7/23" target="_blank">AOD Fine Art&nbsp;</a></li> <li><a href="https://cdn.sqexeu.com/files/tr/TR_The_Next_Generation_Project_Outline_2000_06_06.pdf" title="TR Next Generation Project Outline " target="_blank">TR Next Generation Project Outline </a>(06/06/2000)</li> <li><a href="https://cdn.sqexeu.com/files/tr/Game_design_version_4.pdf" title="Game Design Version 00.4" target="_blank">Game Design Version 00.4</a> (TBD)</li> <li><a href="https://cdn.sqexeu.com/files/tr/Tomb_Raider_Next_Gen_Design_Doc.pdf" title="Tomb Raider Next Gen Design Doc" target="_blank">Tomb Raider Next Gen Design Doc</a> (TBD)</li> <li><a href="https://cdn.sqexeu.com/files/tr/aod_maps.pdf " title="AOD Maps" target="_blank">AOD Maps</a> (TBD)</li> <li><a href="https://cdn.sqexeu.com/files/tr/Character_Ages_2001_07_02.pdf" title="Character Ages" target="_blank">Character Ages</a> (02/07/2001)</li> <li><a href="https://cdn.sqexeu.com/files/tr/TR_The_Lost_Dominion_Paris_Gameplay_2001_11_07.pdf" title="The Lost Dominion Paris Gameplay" target="_blank">The Lost Dominion Paris Gameplay</a> (07/11/2001)</li> <li><a href="https://cdn.sqexeu.com/files/tr/FMV_Intro_Cutscene_Storyboard_2001_09_27.pdf " title="FMV Intro Cutscene Storyboard" target="_blank">FMV Intro Cutscene Storyboard</a> (09/27/2001)</li> <li><a href="https://cdn.sqexeu.com/files/tr/TR_The_Lost_Dominion_Prague_Gameplay_2001_11_21.pdf" title="The Lost Dominion Prague Gameplay" target="_blank">The Lost Dominion Prague Gameplay</a> (11/21/2001)</li> <li><a href="https://cdn.sqexeu.com/files/tr/Laras_Inventory_2002_03_07.pdf" title="Lara's Inventory" target="_blank">Lara's Inventory</a> (03/07/2002)</li> <li><a href="https://cdn.sqexeu.com/files/tr/TR_E3_Demo_Level_2002_04_08.pdf" title="TR E3 Demo Level Details" target="_blank">TR E3 Demo Level Details</a> (04/08/2002)</li> <li><a href="https://cdn.sqexeu.com/files/tr/Eckhardt_Aims_and_Methods_2002_04_15.pdf" title="Eckhardt Aims &amp; Methods" target="_blank">Eckhardt Aims &amp; Methods</a> (04/15/2002)</li> <li><a href="https://cdn.sqexeu.com/files/tr/History_Flowchart_2002_07_31.pdf" title="History Flowchart" target="_blank">History Flowchart</a> (04/15/2002)</li> <li><a href="https://cdn.sqexeu.com/files/tr/Short_Overview_for_AOD_II_2003_01_09.pdf" title="Short Overview of AOD II" target="_blank">Short Overview of AOD II</a> (01/09/2003)</li> </ul> <h3>AOD Development: Original FMV Intro Storyboard</h3> <iframe width="670" height="615" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/tnm3Grf76K4" title="" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope;" allowfullscreen></iframe> <h3>AOD Development: NPC Highlight Reel</h3> <iframe width="670" height="615" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/sYfjCnfcq1Y?cc_lang_pref=&cc_load_policy=0" title="" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope;" allowfullscreen></iframe> <h3>AOD Development: Environment &amp; Object Highlight Reel</h3> <iframe width="670" height="615" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/sQhbowYpSO0?cc_lang_pref=&cc_load_policy=0" title="" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope;" allowfullscreen></iframe> <h3>AOD Development: Kurtis Highlight Reel</h3> <iframe width="675" height="615" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/2Os9dUOTLxM?cc_lang_pref=&cc_load_policy=0" title="AOD Development: Kurtis Highlight Reel" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope;" allowfullscreen></iframe> <h3>AOD Development: Lara Highlight Reel</h3> <iframe width="675" height="615" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/mcSrpMJfyfw?cc_lang_pref=&cc_load_policy=0" title="AOD Development: Lara Highlight Reel" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope;" allowfullscreen></iframe> <h3>AOD Development: Extended B-Roll</h3> <iframe width="675" height="615" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/XR5kYJYIn_o?cc_lang_pref=&cc_load_policy=0" title="AOD Development: Extended B-Roll" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope;" allowfullscreen></iframe> &nbsp;

AOD Dev Doc Archive

Happy Angel of Darkness month! We know many of you have been excitedly waiting for this celebration of a fan-favorite game.&nbsp; As always, we're kicking off the celebration with a reveal of box art reimagined by talented artists from around the world. This time, though, we're doing things a little differently! Instead of rushing the original artist we hand-picked to create art for Angel of Darkness month, we decided to give them all the time they need to finish a piece worthy of hanging in The Louvre.&nbsp; To ensure we have art to celebrate this month, however, we reached out to four incredibly talented artists from the community and asked for their vision of a redesigned Angel of Darkness cover. We'll be debuting a reimagined AOD cover every Monday in July.&nbsp; First up is <a href="https://www.instagram.com/grovesketched/?hl=en" title="Caleb Groves" target="_blank">Caleb Groves</a>, whose papercraft becomes our first non-digital contribution to this #TR25 cover art celebration. Read more direct from Caleb below. "Hi! I'm Caleb, a graphic designer and illustrator located in the midwest. Tacos, chocolate, and memes fuel my creativity. My illustrations feature pop culture icons that I grew up with and my love for video games. "It was a dream come true when I was asked to reimagine the box artwork for Tomb Raider: The Angel of Darkness. Core Design left behind a legacy with their final installment in the franchise and now I feel like being part of that legacy. There is so much love for the game from the fans, and I filled the design with my own love and appreciation as the game is one of my absolute favorites. I drew inspiration from the overall dark and sinister tone from the game as well as the Gothic architecture and the Obscura paintings that were featured. Lara can be considered a "savior" in the game for protecting the world from otherworldly abominations, so I compared her to the Holy figures featured in many Gothic paintings. Halos were used to give the figures their heavenly status, so incorporating the moon gives our heroine her divinity. Cut paper works perfectly as I love to use simple shapes that are reminiscent of the Playstation and Playstation 2 gaming eras as well as 90's animation. This piece was a labor of love that I wanted to give the fans of The Angel of Darkness. Check out Caleb's finished AOD tribute below, and download the full suite of <a href="https://cdn.sqexeu.com/files/tr/aod_box_art_redesign_caleb_groves.zip" title="desktop &amp; mobile backgrounds here" target="_blank">desktop &amp; mobile backgrounds here</a>.&nbsp; <img src="https://fyre.cdn.sewest.net/tr25/60e0ebfaa8727f0019d82717/caleb-groves-aod-aod-ps2-HLF3PeGhd.png?height=&amp;width=" alt="An image of Lara croft standing under a gothic arch. Behind the arch is a vibrant red background featuring Paris' skyline. A brilliant white moon floats under the very top of the arch, just behind Lara's head, which gives her a divine-looking halo. Around the arch is blue flame reminiscent of the original Angel of Darkness box art. Lara is wearing a black crop top and green shorts, and stands on top of a logo that reads &quot;Tomb Raider: The Angel of Darkness. The entire piece of art is made of cut pieces of paper. "> Don't forget to tag us on social if you print Caleb's art and put it in your AOD case for a fresh look - we'd love to see it! <img src="https://fyre.cdn.sewest.net/tr25/60e0ebfaa8727f0019d82717/aod-caleb-case-K13q2oz2W.jpg?height=&amp;width=" alt="A photograph of Caleb's box art next to an artifact from The Angel of Darkness."> Periapt Shard by <a href="https://twitter.com/christophecroft" title="@christophecroft" target="_blank">@christophecroft</a>.

Box Art Reimagining #1: Caleb Groves

How well do you remember The Angel of Darkness, ma chère? Test your memory of Lara's dark and twisted adventure through Paris and Prague with another one of our crossword puzzles! The puzzle solutions are below, but we guarantee you'll "feel stronger now" if you can solve it on your own. <img src="https://fyre.cdn.sewest.net/tr25/617055a060a4990012ae1ff7/aod-crossword-7XmxH0z7zj.png?width=&amp;height="> <h3>Across:</h3> 3. There were originally planned to be ______ total locations in the game versus the two that came to be. 7. The only game in Tomb Raider's Classic Era that did not have this gameplay feature. 8. Design team members had to explain to guards at this location that they were not planning a robbery during a location hunt for development. 9. This character was originally planned to appear at the start of the game and later killed. 10. By Von Croy's desk in his apartment, Lara finds info about the Lux Veritatis, the Sanglyph, and the _______. <h3>Down:</h3> 1. The AOD development team had more of this discipline than the entire Chronicles development team combined. 2. Peter Connelly, the composer of AOD, has an easter egg appearance in-game found here. 4. Sofia ______ starred as Lara Croft in Visa's "All It Takes" campaign during this era. 5. AOD featured this second playable character during parts of the game. 6. All blood effects were removed in this version of the game. <h2>SPOILERS</h2> Here is the puzzle solution! <img src="https://fyre.cdn.sewest.net/tr25/617055a060a4990012ae1ff7/aod-crossword-solutions-J7uidyYpe.png?width=&amp;height="> <ol> <li>Artist</li> <li>MonaLisa</li> <li>Four</li> <li>Vergara</li> <li>Kurtis</li> <li>German</li> <li>Secrets</li> <li>Louvre</li> <li>Jean-Yves</li> <li>Cabal</li> </ol>