Microsoft shared their E3 2014 press conference spotlight with Crystal Dynamics to announced a "Tomb Raider" sequel to their 2013 reboot.
According to CinemaBlend, "Rise of the Tomb Raider" starring Lara Croft will be available for gamers in 2015. The sequel will take Lara around the world, instead of just exploring one island location.
"In her first adventure, Lara Croft was forged into a true survivor, but she glimpsed a deeper, secret world," Crystal Dynamics said during the news conference. "In the next chapter of her journey, Lara must use her survival skills and wits, learn to trust new friends, and ultimately accept her destiny as the Tomb Raider."
The trailer featured Lara speaking with a psychologist about he past experiences, including flashbacks to missions. At one point Lara is being chased by a large bear, which causes her to jump off a cliff and almost fall to her death.
"With the power of the new generation, and our proprietary Foundation engine, our high octane action moments will be even more epic. Multiple locations around the world will be filled with exploration spaces that are some of the most beautifully hostile places on earth and over three times larger than we could achieve before," said Darrell Gallagher, Head of Product Development and Western Studios at publisher Square Enix.
"Our digital actors will rival CG quality, and after hearing the cry from our fans loud and clear, we will put the tombs back into Tomb Raider, all in our gritty Survival-Action style."
You can watch Crystal Dynamics' "Rise of the Tomb Raider" trailer in the video below. Voice actress Camilla Luddington will be reprising her role as Lara and writer Rhianna Pratchett has signed on for the project. Crystal Dynamics has not announced a release date for the "Tomb Raider" sequel.
