

Released as the final installment in Lara Croft's origin trilogy, Shadow of the Tomb Raider received generally positive reviews from critics, with particular praise going to the game's emphasis on challenge tombs and puzzles, although some felt that the series' gameplay had become stale and lacked innovation. The game cost an estimated US$110–135 million to develop, making it one of the most expensive games ever made. Camilla Luddington returned to provide voice and motion-capture work for Lara. The gameplay was adjusted based on both fan feedback and the wishes of Eidos Montréal, incorporating swimming and grappling while increasing difficulty tailoring. The setting and narrative was based on Mayan and Aztec mythologies, with the team consulting historians to create the architecture and people of Paititi. Shadow of the Tomb Raider was designed to conclude Lara's journey begun in the 2013 reboot, with a key theme being descent both through the jungle environment and into her personality. In these hubs she can raid challenge tombs to unlock new rewards, complete side missions, and scavenge for resources which can be used to craft useful materials.ĭevelopment began in 2015 following the completion of Rise of the Tomb Raider, lasting until July 2018. Lara must traverse the environment and combat enemies with firearms and stealth as she explores semi- open hubs. Set roughly a year after the events of Rise of the Tomb Raider, its story follows Lara Croft as she ventures through the tropical regions of the Americas to the legendary city Paititi, battling the paramilitary organization Trinity and racing to stop a Mayan apocalypse she has unleashed. After release, the game was expanded upon with downloadable content in both a season pass and as standalone releases. Versions for macOS and Linux, and Stadia, were released in November 2019. The game was originally released worldwide for Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. It continues the narrative from the 2015 game Rise of the Tomb Raider and is the twelfth mainline entry in the Tomb Raider series, as well as the third and final entry of the Survivor trilogy. Shadow of the Tomb Raider is a 2018 action-adventure video game developed by Eidos-Montréal and published by Square Enix's European subsidiary.

Uncover Living History: Discover a hidden city and explore the biggest hub space ever found in a Tomb Raider game.Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One Discover Dark and Brutal Tombs: Tombs are more terrifying than ever before, requiring advanced traversal techniques to reach them, and once inside they are filled with deadly puzzles. Strike suddenly and disappear like a jaguar, use mud as camouflage, and instill fear in enemies to sow chaos. Become One With the Jungle: Outgunned and outnumbered, Lara must use the jungle to her advantage. Explore underwater environments filled with crevasses and deep tunnel systems. Survive and Thrive In the Deadliest Place on Earth: Master an unforgiving jungle setting in order to survive. As she races to save the world from a Maya apocalypse, Lara will ultimately be forged into the Tomb Raider she is destined to be. In Shadow of the Tomb Raider, Lara must master a deadly jungle, overcome terrifying tombs, and persevere through her darkest hour. Experience Lara Croft’s defining moment as she becomes the Tomb Raider.
