When it was first announced that the sequel to the Tomb Raider reboot series, Rise of the Tomb Raider, was going to be an Xbox One exclusive… fans were understandably upset. The first title of the series had been open to all platforms and now players who wanted to continue the story would have to do so on a console they may not have.
The first title of the series had been open to all platforms and now players who wanted to continue the story would have to do so on a console they may not have. Now that fan outrage from the announcement has settled, Microsoft is ready to kick off their promotions for Rise of the Tomb Raider.
Surprisingly, they set that hype train into motion today with an E3 primer trailer to give fans a taste of what they can expect from this years Xbox conference. A CGI trailer titled “Aim Higher” showcases a bit of the phenomenal voice acting that fans can expect from Rise of the Tomb Raider. Aim Higher also hints at where the story of Crystal Dynamics Tomb Raider reboot making the young Lara Croft stronger than ever after the events of the first game.
Lara seems to be looking back on great adventurers of the past, like Amelia Earhart, in her own search for something greater than herself in life. Suggesting the future tomb raider is having a bit of an identity crisis after her last harrowing adventure. Nothing is certain at the moment, but Aim Higher should help tide fans over until they hear more about Rise of the Tomb Raider at the E3 Xbox conference on June 15.
