'Rise Of The Tomb Raider' Release Date: PC Version Arriving January 28, PS4 Owners Need To Wait Until Holiday 2016
The action-adventure video game "Rise of the Tomb Raider," which was released as a timed-exclusive game for Microsoft's Xbox One and Xbox 360 last November 2015, will be getting a PC version earlier than expected. Being a timed-exclusive usually means that the game will be sold exclusive to the console for a certain period of time, usually one year, before other console versions can be released. According to a report in Gamespot, however, the game's PC version is coming on January 28, much to the delight of PC players.
The game's PC version was developed by Crystal Dynamics and Nixxes Software, and published by Square Enix. According to a description by a studio-head at Crystal Dynamics, Ron Rosenberg, the PC version will "support 4K resolution" which will bring "stunning new detail" in terms of the game's graphics. He also said that PC players will enjoy this version immensely because of its unique features.
According to Gamespot, the minimum specs required to play the game were also shared by Square Enix. A PC needs to have at least a Windows 7 64 bit operating system, an Intel Core i3-2100 processor or its AMD equivalent and an NVIDIA GTX 650 2 GB or AMD HD7770 2 GB GPU to run the game. RAM must be a 6 GB, while hard disk space needs to be at least 25 GB. The DirectX version that is required is DirectX 11. Game inputs will be done via mouse and keyboard.
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"Rise of the Tomb Raider" brings the main protagonist Lara Croft to the cold and hostile regions of Siberia in search for an ancient secret that is said to be the key to immortality. She must discover this secret before the Trinity, a criminal organization who is also on the hunt for it. After the events in the first game "Tomb Raider," she is ready to embark on her second adventure which is said to make her into the Tomb Raider she is now known for being.
The game will be available through online retailers like Steam, the Windows Store, and Square Enix's online store, as well as physical retailers. The standard edition will sell for $60, while those who want more can get the Digital Deluxe Edition for $90 which also includes the game's DLC or season pass. Fans of the franchise may also opt for a Collector's Edition, which includes the Digital Deluxe edition, a 12-inch Lara Croft statue, replicas of Lara's journal and jade necklace, all packaged in a steel case. The Collector's Edition will only be available through Square Enix's online store and will cost $150.
