Tomb Raider 2: Rise of the Tomb Raider UK release date, price, preorders, new features, trailers & screenshots: When is Tomb Raider 2 coming out?

Rise of the Tomb Raider release date

When is Tomb Raider 2 coming out? Here's everything we know so far about Tomb Raider 2: Rise of the Tomb Raider, including how you can preorder the game on Xbox 360 and Xbox One.

Rise of the Tomb Raider is the upcoming sequel to the popular Tomb Raider reboot from 2013, developed by Crystal Dynamics and published by Square Enix. Controversially, during Gamescom 2014 in August, it was revealed that the new game would be exclusive to Xbox. Here, we bring you the latest news, as well as the Rise of the Tomb Raider release date, trailers and screenshots. See also: PS4 vs Xbox One comparison review

Rise of the Tomb Raider release date: When is Rise of the Tomb Raider coming out?

The current release date for Rise of the Tomb Raider is 'Holiday 2015' so you can expect the game to be released at some point between October and December next year, though it's still possible that the game will be subject to some delays.

To begin with, the game will only be available for Xbox 360 and Xbox One, as Microsoft has signed an exclusive deal for the game. It's been confirmed that the deal is for "timed exclusivity", so it should be released on PS4 and PC at some point in the future.

That hasn't stopped PC users and PS4 owners from feeling extremely disappointed and understandably angry about the news of Rise of the Tomb Raider's Xbox exclusivity, particularly as they were able to enjoy the first game in the series as soon as it was released in 2013.

Eurogamer has published an interview with Xbox boss Phil Spencer that gives some further insight into the controversial deal.

"I knew there would be some pushback when we came out," said Spencer. "Certain people won't believe this: (the deal) doesn't come from an evil space. It comes from a space where there's an opportunity that maps really well with what we need in terms of the genre, and a partner that's looking for partnership. Other people can do the deal, but it was a deal that fit well with us. I think it could help the franchise in the long run and help Crystal and Square and us."

Preorder Rise of the Tomb Raider

Amazon UK is now accepting preorders for Rise of the Tomb Raider on Xbox One and Xbox 360.

Rise of the Tomb Raider UK price: How much will Rise of the Tomb Raider cost?

The preorder price at Amazon is £49.85 for Xbox One, and £49.48 for Xbox 360. You will not pay more than this, but if the price drops prior to the initial release you will pay the lower price. Amazon does not offer a firm release date.

Rise of the Tomb Raider: Gameplay & new features

So far, we don't know much about Rise of the Tomb Raider aside from the fact that it'll be exclusive to Xbox to begin with, and that's what everyone seems to be focusing on right now.

However, we do know that the story will pick up from where the first game left off.

"In her first adventure, Lara Croft was forged into a true survivor, but she glimpsed a deeper, secret world," reads the Xbox website. "In the next chapter of her journey, Lara must use her survival skills and wits, learn to trust new friends, and ultimately accept her destiny as the Tomb Raider."

"Featuring epic, high octane action moment, Rise of the Tomb Raider will take gamers to multiple locations around the world filled with exploration spaces that are some of the most beautifully hostile places on earth. In addition, after hearing the cry from fans loud and clear, the game will put the tombs back into Tomb Raider, all in the franchise's gritty Survival-Action style."