Square Enix and Crystal Dynamics kicked off a year long celebration of the 25th Anniversary of Tomb Raider yesterday.
“Tomb Raider’s star, famous archeologist-adventurer Lara Croft, has become a powerful force in the gaming industry and beyond, and has made an indelible mark on virtually every facet of entertainment,” developers said. “From being named an ambassador for scientific excellence to appearing live on tour with U2, Lara Croft has touched the lives of tens of millions of people around the world. With over 30 video game titles released and hundreds of awards, the heroine has been a cultural icon for 25 years on gaming screens and Hollywood silver screens alike, battling T-Rexes, unearthing ancient artifacts, and saving the world from an apocalypse or two. Lara has had adventures in dozens of countries, explored the Mediterranean, Adriatic, and Andaman Seas, ventured to Antarctica and the Arctic Circle, and rediscovered Atlantis and the lost island of Yamatai.”
The year-long celebration will feature in-depth explorations of all major titles in the franchise, nostalgic pieces of media pulled from the archive, developer interviews, community activities, live playthroughs, and in the coming months Crystal Dynamics will re-visit each game in the series.
Developers also said that fans can look forward to news about “additional franchise announcements over the course of the year.”
“Over the last 25 years Tomb Raider has become more than a game and Lara Croft has risen to become a cultural icon,” said Scot Amos, Head of Studio at Crystal Dynamics. “We’re so proud to be a part of this rich tapestry of adventure, but we recognize the true credit belongs to the fans! The amazing Tomb Raider community has made all of this possible and we look forward to celebrating with them his historic milestone and for many decades to come.”
Fans can visit the official website dedicated to the celebration here: https://tombraider25.square-enix-games.com/
