Celebrating 25 years of puzzling over traps, slaying dinosaurs and hunting mythical treasures, Tomb Raider remains one of PlayStation’s most enduring series. This year Square Enix and developer Crystal Dynamics has already revealed Lara Croft has a bright future, including confirming a new movie sequel starring Alicia Vikander and directed by Lovecraft Country’s Misha Green. But what makes Lara so enduring? To answer that, we go back to the beginning…
“Tomb Raider and Lara Croft changed the game industry upon their arrival. It was on the bleeding edge of 3D gaming, built on a foundation of incredible tech and cinematic music, and featured a standout character that captured the spirit and cultural zeitgeist of ‘Girl Power,’” argues Crystal Dynamics’ Meagan Marie. “That cemented the Tomb Raider in the hearts of many gamers, especially young women like myself, who were looking for more representation. So, I’d say the incredibly strong foundation of the franchise and the talented teams of people, who have constantly pushed the series into new territory, are both essential to its endurance today.”
“[The next Tomb Raider] allows all fans the ability to know their favourite Lara is canon.”