Rise of the Tomb Raider Timeline ( Real )

announcement
June 9, 2014

Announcement of Rise of the Tomb Raider

Square Enix officially announced the development of Rise of the Tomb Raider, the sequel to the 2013 reboot of the Tomb Raider series.

release
November 10, 2015

Release of Rise of the Tomb Raider on Xbox One

Rise of the Tomb Raider was first released as an Xbox One exclusive, marking a significant entry in the revival of the Tomb Raider franchise.

release
January 28, 2016

Release of Rise of the Tomb Raider on Xbox 360

The game was made available on the Xbox 360 platform, expanding its availability beyond newer consoles.

release
January 28, 2016

Release of Rise of the Tomb Raider on Windows PC

Rise of the Tomb Raider was released on Windows PC, bringing the game to a wider audience across different computer platforms.

release
October 11, 2016

Release of Rise of the Tomb Raider on PlayStation 4

The game was finally released on PlayStation 4, ending its timed exclusivity period on Xbox platforms.

Rise of the Tomb Raider Timeline ( Fictional )

mission
Early 2015

Lara Croft recovers Trinity's artifact in Syria

Lara Croft infiltrates a Trinity facility in Syria and recovers a mysterious artifact linked to the quest for immortality.

story_progression
Mid 2015

Lara travels to Siberia in search of the lost city of Kitezh

Following clues related to the Divine Source, Lara heads to Siberia to uncover the lost city of Kitezh, believed to hold secrets of immortality.

exploration
Mid 2015

Lara establishes base camp in Siberia

Lara sets up a base camp called Croft Manor East as a foothold for exploration in the Siberian wilderness.

conflict
Mid 2015

Encounter with the paramilitary organization Trinity

Lara faces off against Trinity forces who are also seeking the Divine Source and are willing to use lethal force to obtain it.

discovery
Late 2015

Lara discovers the entrance to the lost city of Kitezh

After solving multiple puzzles and overcoming environmental hazards, Lara finds the hidden entrance to the legendary city of Kitezh beneath the Siberian ice.

discovery
Late 2015

Lara uncovers the Divine Source and its power

Inside Kitezh, Lara discovers the Divine Source — an artifact believed to grant immortality — and learns its true nature and dangers.

conflict
Late 2015

Confrontation with Konstantin and Trinity leadership

Lara confronts Konstantin and other Trinity leaders trying to exploit the Divine Source, resulting in intense battles and the demise of several antagonists.

climax
Late 2015

Lara escapes the collapsing ruins of Kitezh

After the Divine Source's power destabilizes the city, Lara races to escape the collapsing ruins to survive.

resolution
End of 2015

Lara reflects on her journey and purpose

Surviving her ordeal in Siberia, Lara decides to continue her quest for knowledge and adventure, setting the stage for future endeavors.