Shadow of the Tomb Raider is a cinematic action-adventure game developed by Eidos-Montréal and published by Square Enix. It marks the final chapter in Lara Croft’s origin trilogy, as she races to stop a Maya apocalypse and become the Tomb Raider she is destined to be. Set in the jungles of South America, the game features stealth-based combat, puzzle-filled tombs, and expansive exploration across richly detailed environments.
Key Features
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Narrative-Driven Campaign Follow Lara Croft’s emotional journey through a gripping story that explores sacrifice, survival, and transformation
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Deadly Jungle Environment Navigate treacherous terrain, use mud for camouflage, and strike from the shadows in a hostile ecosystem
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Terrifying Tombs and Puzzles Explore ancient tombs filled with traps, vertical traversal challenges, and complex environmental puzzles
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Underwater Exploration Dive into flooded caverns and tunnel systems with realistic swimming mechanics and oxygen management
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Skill Trees and Upgrades Customize Lara’s abilities across three branches—Seeker, Scavenger, and Warrior—to suit your playstyle
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Weapon and Gear Crafting Collect resources to craft arrows, explosives, and healing items; upgrade bows, pistols, and outfits
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Challenge Tombs and Side Missions Complete optional tombs and interact with NPCs in hub areas to unlock lore, gear, and experience
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Definitive Edition Content Includes all seven DLC challenge tombs, downloadable outfits, weapons, and skills for a complete experience
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Visual Enhancements for Gen 9 Supports 4K Ultra HD, HDR10, and faster load times on Xbox Series X|S with Smart Delivery
Pros and Cons
Pros
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Rich narrative and emotional depth
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Immersive environments and stealth mechanics
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Includes all DLC in Definitive Edition Cons
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Limited replayability after campaign completion
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No online PvP or co-op beyond select challenge tombs
Compatibility
Works with
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Xbox Series X|S (optimized with Smart Delivery)
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Xbox One (standard version)
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Xbox Cloud Gaming (Game Pass Ultimate required)
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Xbox Game Pass (Definitive Edition available)
Short Point-Based Overview
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Title Shadow of the Tomb Raider – Xbox
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Genre Action-Adventure, Exploration
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Developer Eidos-Montréal
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Publisher Square Enix
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Release Date September 14, 2018
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Modes Single-player, Online Co-op (select tombs only)
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Rating ESRB Mature (Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Strong Language)
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Platform Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One
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In-Game Purchases Included in Definitive Edition; optional cosmetic packs
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