Crystal Dynamics executive producer Scot Amos held a Q & A session on the official "Tomb Raider" forum to give fans a sneak of the upcoming PlayStation 4 and Xbox One title.
Amos explained "Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition" is more than a "facelift" for the series. Amos points out in the forum if the title were to just revamp their graphics, the game would be out already.
"I absolutely stand by our decision to offer up Definitive Edition the way we are," Amos said. "We'd love for every Tomb Raider fan to get to experience it on next-gen. We are definitely looking to draw in those folks who may not have experienced it yet on the last generation so they can experience this version on next-generation."
"But even for existing hardcore fans," Amos added, "we are confident in the offering we have as an excellent enhanced experience above and beyond what we'd previously provided. We wouldn't bring it to you all if we felt otherwise. You are the reasons we do what we do."
Some fans questioned the quality of the game for the PS4 and Xbox One because of the $59.99 price tag. Gamers were concerned they wouldn't get their money's worth, since the game doesn't necessarily feature many new extra features and content.
"It's a great question and while I don't control sales or prices, what I do know is that Tomb Raider is an awesome game," Amos responded to a price-conscious gammer. "It has received many nominations and has an amazing fan base that keeps us striving to always deliver the best and always pushing ourselves to even do better."
You can read the full Q & A session on the game's forum here.
"Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition" for the PS4 and Xbox One is slated to hit store shelves in the U.S. on Jan. 28, 2014. Check out the gameplay trailer below.
