Publisher Crystal Dynamics
Release 2018
Genres Action, Adventure
Mode Offline
Setup Size 20.1 GB [Selective]
Installation Size 51.4 GB
Languages Rus, Eng, Multi12
The storyline of Shadow of the Tomb Raider, the final installment in the Survivor trilogy, picks up a few months after the events of Rise of the Tomb Raider. Lara Croft is driven to stop the paramilitary organization Trinity from obtaining powerful ancient artifacts that could reshape the world.
Here's a breakdown of the main plot:
Chasing Trinity: Lara and Jonah Maiava are tracking Trinity to Cozumel, Mexico, where they uncover an operation led by Pedro Dominguez, the head of Trinity's High Council.
The Mayan Apocalypse: Lara discovers a temple containing the Dagger of Chak Chel and warnings of a Mayan apocalypse called "the Cleansing," culminating in a permanent solar eclipse. Ignoring the warnings, she takes the Dagger to prevent Trinity from getting it.
Triggering the Cataclysm: Dominguez catches Lara and reveals that by taking the Dagger, she has triggered the Cleansing. He takes the Dagger, intending to unite it with the Silver Box of Ix Chel to stop the apocalypse and use its power to reshape the world in his image.
A Race Against Time: A cataclysmic tsunami destroys Cozumel, the first sign of the impending apocalypse. Despite their growing tensions, Lara and Jonah pursue Dominguez into the Amazon.
The Hidden City of Paititi: Their plane crashes in the Peruvian jungle during a massive storm (the second cataclysm), and they eventually find their way to Paititi, the hidden city mentioned in the murals.
Unraveling the Mystery: In Paititi, Lara learns that piercing the Silver Box with the Dagger will sacrifice the spirit of the god Kukulkan, halting the Cleansing. She also discovers that Dominguez's real name is Amaru and that he was taken from Paititi by Trinity as a child, now seeking to recreate the world in his image for the benefit of his people.
A Divided City: Paititi is divided between a rebellion led by Unuratu, the queen and Amaru's aunt, who opposes his methods, and the cult controlled by Amaru.
The Silver Box: Lara learns the Silver Box was hidden by a 17th-century missionary in a nearby village. During a rescue attempt for Unuratu, Lara overhears Dominguez revealing the box's location.
Unuratu's Warning: Unuratu is shot and killed, but before dying, she warns Lara that the Box will tempt her and that she must resist.
Confrontation and Choice: Lara and Jonah find the Silver Box, but Dominguez takes it. They lead an assault on an underground temple to stop him. Lara eventually confronts Dominguez, who believes his actions are necessary to save Paititi from the outside world.
The Power of Kukulkan: After defeating Dominguez, the spirit of Kukulkan transfers to Lara. She is tempted by the Box with a vision of her deceased parents but ultimately resists the temptation, sacrificing Kukulkan's spirit to stop the Cleansing.
Becoming the Tomb Raider: The game concludes with Lara accepting her path as the Tomb Raider, no longer searching for answers about her past but embracing her future as an adventurer dedicated to protecting the world's secrets.
In essence, Shadow of the Tomb Raider is about Lara facing the consequences of her actions, grappling with difficult moral choices, and ultimately embracing her destiny as the iconic Tomb Raider. It focuses on themes of leadership, sacrifice, and the clash between tradition and the outside world.
Minimum System Requirements:
OS: Windows 7 64-bit
Processor: Intel Core i3-3220 or AMD equivalent
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Graphics Card: NVIDIA GTX 660/GTX 1050 or AMD Radeon HD 7770
DirectX: Version 11
Storage: 40 GB available space
Recommended System Requirements:
OS: Windows 10 64-bit
Processor: Intel Core i7 4770K, 3.40 Ghz or AMD Ryzen 5 1600, 3.20 Ghz
Memory: 16 GB RAM
Graphics Card: NVIDIA GTX 1060 6GB or AMD Radeon RX 480, 8GB
DirectX: Version 12
Storage: 40 GB available space