Eidos Interactive announces the development of the next main installment in the Tomb Raider series, titled "The Angel of Darkness."
The game is officially released for PlayStation 2 in Europe and North America. It was later released on Microsoft Windows and Mac OS.
The game receives mixed to negative reviews due to bugs, controls, and poor camera mechanics, impacting the franchise's reputation.
Square Enix releases patches aimed at fixing various issues and bugs present in the initial release of the game.
The game is often cited in retrospective discussions as a troubled entry that influenced future reboot decisions within the Tomb Raider franchise.
Lara Croft is accused of murdering her former mentor Werner Von Croy and begins investigating the circumstances surrounding his death to clear her name.
Lara uncovers the existence of a secretive cult known as the Angel of Darkness, whose members are involved in occult rituals and ancient conspiracies.
Lara encounters Kurtis Trent, another treasure hunter investigating the Angel of Darkness, leading to uneasy collaboration.
Lara explores the extensive catacombs beneath Paris in search of clues related to the cult and Werner Von Croy’s murder.
Lara learns about the cult's plan to use the Philosopher's Stone to summon a dark force and control ancient power.
Lara confronts members of the Angel of Darkness cult inside the Louvre Museum during a critical ritual attempt.
After a captured Lara is imprisoned, she orchestrates a daring escape from the Bastille prison to continue her mission.
Lara travels to Prague, uncovering further secrets about the cult and the true nature of the Angel of Darkness.
Lara rescues Kurtis from captivity, cementing their alliance against the cult’s schemes.
Lara confronts the cult's leader in a climactic battle atop Notre Dame Cathedral, ultimately thwarting the Angel of Darkness's plans.
