Tomb Raider

Tomb Raider

Shooter • Platform • Puzzle • Adventure
1996

Tomb Raider is an upcoming Shooter/Platform/Puzzle/Adventure game releasing on PlayStation 3, PC (Microsoft Windows), DOS. Scheduled to launch on October 24, 1996.

Developed by Core Design and published by Square Enix, Eidos Interactive, Sony Computer Entertainment.

Release Date: 10/25/1996

Released
Tomb Raider cover
trailer

Story

Lara Croft is a Tomb Raider, an archaeologist who explores ancient sites in search of valuable artifacts, who is hired to retrieve an artifact from a tomb in Peru, which turns out to be one of three parts of the Atlantean Scion. Soon betrayed by her employer, Lara Croft travels to Greece, Rome and Egypt to recover the other parts before this powerful device falls into the wrong hands.

Screenshots

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Game Information

Platforms

PlayStation 3PC (Microsoft Windows)DOSSega SaturnPlayStationPlayStation Portable

Genres

ShooterPlatformPuzzleAdventure

Developer

  • Core Design

Publishers

  • Square Enix
  • Eidos Interactive
  • Sony Computer Entertainment

Age Rating

ESRB: Unknown

Player Perspective

Third person

Part of

  • Tomb Raider franchise

Ratings & Reviews

85%
Critic Score
1 reviews
81%
User Score
419 ratings

Features & Details

Themes & Elements

ActionSurvivalSandbox

Game Modes

Single player

Key Features

realismaction-adventurebink videomicrotransactionjump scare momentfull motion videoweapons swappunctuation mark above head

Game Engine

Built with Core Design

Release Information

Primary Release Date

October 24, 1996

✅ Already released

Platform Release Dates

Sega Saturn

November 14, 1996
North America
October 24, 1996
Europe
January 24, 1997
Japan

DOS

November 14, 1996
North America
January 19, 1997
Japan
November 22, 1996
Europe

PlayStation

November 14, 1996
North America
February 14, 1997
Japan
November 22, 1996
Europe

PC (Microsoft Windows)

November 28, 2012
Worldwide

PlayStation Portable

August 13, 2009
North America
September 1, 2010
Europe

PlayStation 3

August 13, 2009
North America
September 1, 2010
Europe

Release Notes

  • Release dates may vary by region and platform
  • Pre-orders may be available before the official release date
  • Digital releases typically go live at 00:00 local time
  • Physical releases may arrive a few days earlier or later depending on shipping

System Requirements

Estimated system requirements for Tomb Raider on PC

Minimum Requirements

os:Windows 10 64-bit
processor:Intel Core i7-8700K / AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
memory:16 GB RAM
graphics:NVIDIA RTX 2060 / AMD RX 6600 XT
directx:Version 12
storage:50 GB available space (SSD recommended)

Recommended Requirements

✨ Recommended
os:Windows 11 64-bit
processor:Intel Core i7-10700K / AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
memory:32 GB RAM
graphics:NVIDIA RTX 3080 / AMD RX 6800 XT
directx:Version 12
storage:100 GB available space (NVMe SSD recommended)

Important Notes

  • These are estimated requirements based on game analysis and industry standards
  • Official system requirements will be announced closer to release date
  • SSD storage highly recommended for reduced loading times
  • Requirements may vary for different graphics settings (Low, Medium, High, Ultra)
  • VR games may have additional requirements if VR support is included

💡Performance Tips

For the best experience with Tomb Raider, consider upgrading to an SSD, ensuring your graphics drivers are up to date, and closing unnecessary background applications before playing.

Frequently Asked Questions about Tomb Raider