Tomb Raider III: Adventures of Lara Croft Timeline ( Real )

development
1997

Development Begins for Tomb Raider III

Core Design and Eidos Interactive started development on Tomb Raider III, aiming to improve upon the mechanics and graphics of previous Tomb Raider titles.

reception
1998-12

Critical Reception of Tomb Raider III

Following its release, Tomb Raider III received reviews from video game critics worldwide, noting improvements in gameplay and level design.

Tomb Raider III: Adventures of Lara Croft Timeline ( Fictional )

discovery
Summer 1998

Discovery of the Aurora Stone

Lara Croft learns about the mysterious Aurora Stone, an artifact believed to possess great power, prompting her to embark on a new adventure.

expedition
July 1998

Expedition to the Indian Jungle

Lara travels to the Indian Jungle to investigate a radar station rumored to hold clues about the Aurora Stone's location.

mission
August 1998

Infiltration of the Desert Airbase

Lara explores a clandestine airbase in the Nevada desert where the antagonists are believed to be operating.

expedition
September 1998

Exploration of the South Pacific Islands

She ventures to the South Pacific islands searching for more pieces of the Aurora Stone amidst hostile environments and wildlife.

mission
October 1998

Journey Through the Antarctic Base

Lara investigates a secret research facility in Antarctica with ties to the Aurora Stone and its destructive potential.

conflict
October 1998

Confrontation with Dr. Willard

Lara faces off against Dr. Willard, the antagonist who aims to harness the Aurora Stone's power for his own purposes.

resolution
October 1998

Retrieval of the Aurora Stone

Lara successfully secures the Aurora Stone, preventing its misuse and ensuring it is kept safe from evil hands.