Tomb Raider II Timeline ( Real )

game_release
November 21, 1997

Release of Tomb Raider II

Tomb Raider II, the sequel to the original Tomb Raider game, developed by Core Design and published by Eidos Interactive, was released.

game_announcement
1997

Initial Announcement of Tomb Raider II

The game Tomb Raider II was officially announced to the public, generating excitement among fans of the original title.

game_release
December 1997

Launch of PlayStation Version of Tomb Raider II

The PlayStation version of Tomb Raider II was released, further expanding its audience beyond the PC gaming community.

industry_impact
1998

Tomb Raider II Becomes Best-Selling Game

Tomb Raider II became one of the best-selling video games of its time, significantly impacting the action-adventure genre.

Tomb Raider II Timeline ( Fictional )

assignment
Autumn 1997

Lara Croft Receives Assignment to Find Dagger of Xian

Lara Croft is contracted to find the Dagger of Xian, a legendary artifact rumored to grant supernatural abilities.

exploration
Early Winter 1997

Lara Travels to Venice

Lara ventures to Venice to investigate leads about the whereabouts of the Dagger of Xian.

discovery
Winter 1997

Lara Discovers Shipwreck on the South China Sea

Lara finds a shipwreck believed to be connected with the Dagger's last known location.

conflict
Winter 1997

Exploration of the Shipwreck and Encounter with Mercenaries

Lara explores the shipwreck but faces hostile mercenaries also searching for the dagger.

exploration
Winter 1997

Journey to the Great Wall of China

Lara journeys to the Great Wall to uncover further clues about the Dagger of Xian.

artifact_retrieval
Late Winter 1997

Uncovering the Dagger's Secrets in the Chinese Fortress

Lara battles traps and enemies within a Chinese fortress to retrieve the Dagger of Xian.

conflict
Late Winter 1997

Confrontation with the Mercenaries and Rescue from Arrest

Lara is pursued by mercenaries and faces arrest but manages to escape.

conclusion
Early Spring 1998

Lara Escapes from China and Returns Home with the Dagger

After obtaining the Dagger, Lara returns to her home base safely.