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Game publisher Square Enix announced that "Rise of the Tomb Raider" will be released for Windows 10 and Steam platform early next year, while the PlayStation 4 will arrive in late 2016.
"Rise of the Tomb Raider" is the sequel to the 2013 reboot of the highly popular video game franchise "Tomb Raider." The game was announced in August 2013 and was initially intended to be released exclusively Xbox One.
The game is developed by Crystal Dynamics and will be published by Square Enix for the Windows 10 and PlayStation platform, while the Xbox 360 and Xbox One version will be published by Microsoft Studios.
Square Enix posted a press release saying, "The game will be a console exclusive to Xbox One and Xbox 360 for one year after its initial launch, coming to the PlayStation 4 (PS4) in Holiday 2016. Renowned developer Crystal Dynamics, a Square Enix studio, is leading development in the latest entry in the iconic series for additional platforms."
The Xbox One and Xbox 360 version of "Rise of the Tomb Raider" will be released on Nov. 10, according to IGN.
"Rise of the Tomb Raider" will give players the chance to step into the shoes of the game's iconic character Lara Croft as she tries to prove her sanity and uncover the truth behind some the game's myths.
The "Tomb Raider" franchise is one of the most successful in video game history. It has sold more than 42 million copies and has several film adaptions to date.
