Tomb Raider release date shifts to 2013

[slavo120]

Originally Posted by gsusfrk

If it means more gameplay hours and better comtent (not nessesarily quality) I'm all for this!
Eager to see another 30+ hour long TR game!

It seems to me that CD confirmed 10+ hour gameplay so no, it means day 1 DLC content on the disc

(my misgiving)

[LadyRufina]

I was upset at first but now I remember how quick Fall/Early Winter goes because of the big Christmas rush so now i'm really happy that CD have decided to push it back to make the game the best that it can possibly be. Looking at that new screenshot they've done A LOT since last June...

[Gaga]

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! IF you are putting the date back you HAVE To released the old e3 demo at least, COME ON! its like the wait for TRAOD, to TROL, That took for ever, you cant do it again, i have played tomb raider my whole life, please dont do this to us! We want a DEMO for PS3, XBOX 360, PC.
DEMO! DEMO! DEMO! DEMO! DEMO! DEMO! DEMO! DEMO! DEMO! DEMO! DEMO! DEMO! DEMO! DEMO! DEMO! DEMO! DEMO! DEMO! DEMO! DEMO! DEMO! DEMO! DEMO! DEMO! DEMO! DEMO! DEMO! DEMO! DEMO! DEMO!

[MeaganMarie]

Thank you for the questions, feedback, support, and even concern, everyone!

Again, I absolutely understand being bummed out about the new release window, but I'll reaffirm again that it's for the best of the game. All of us at Crystal strongly believe in the decision, and it's great to see that so many of you do, too.

In particular I hear lots of concern about us going dark again after E3. I'll ensure that we address it in the podcast. I'm pulling together lists of your questions now!

[R_Croft]

So, if I can ask:

1. As far as we can see in the screenshot, do injuries heal themselves over the time? (In the gameplay, Lara had bandages and now she doesen't)

1. If we "swim", does it clean Lara? (I mean: In the gameplay, we see Lara covered with mud and blood and here she has nothing, except some spots)

[Irishhips]

2013???? NOOOOO!!!

On a serious note, I guess CD use the extra time to improve it better and make it more epic, plus that screenshot is awesome

EDIT: Meagan, is there gonna be muti-player in this game? Rumor as it that there might be and some peple have concerns about it. I prefer to play single player...

[FearEffect]

Originally Posted by Gaga

its like the wait for TRAOD

Be happy it was released instead of Fear Effect Inferno!

[Darkwoodsoftime]

Originally Posted by R_Croft

1. If we "swim", does it clean Lara? (I mean: In the gameplay, we see Lara covered with mud and blood and here she has nothing, except some spots)

As far as i know , there will be no Swimming in the upcoming title . but my guess would be she cleans herself in Base camps

[R_Croft]

Originally Posted by Darkwoodsoftime

As far as i know , there will be no Swimming in the upcoming title . but my guess would be she cleans herself in Base camps

I know that's why I put SWIM in quotes (" ")

[The Croft Fan Studios]

Not if there's the place I have to put my question, but anyway, there it is :
- Will the engine of the next Tomb Raider be more powerful than the Tomb Raider Underworld one ?

Because, if it is, I'll have to change my computer again (the last time, it was especially for TRUnderworld)

And btw, sad to hear that the game won't come under my christmas tree this year but anyway^^ with the two screens you gave to us, we know wear Lara will find her bow (like the bag in TR4) and here's my second question :
- In the screen where Lara uses her bow, she's pointing it on an animal, is that a way for her to eat on the island ?

EDIT :
And a third question, directly about the release date :
here's my second question :
- If the game is perfectly finished before 2013, will you release it before ?
I'm sure the answer is "No" or "Maybe", but I tried

[GemmaDarkmoon]

Is so much better to take the time and get it right rather than rush it

Originally Posted by The Croft Fan Studios

Not if there's the place I have to put my question, but anyway, there it is

The is a thread called Exclusive dev Q&A sesson where some fan questions are selected to be answered each week.

[MeaganMarie]

Originally Posted by slavo120

exactly what I think too


I hope This is commonplace for CD. year 2013 without DX11 ?never happen (hope)





Hi, Meagan,

Can i speak openly
.....I know this is official message, it is what we must listen/read, but i have a little feeling like this is only PR for public.......Isn´t right reason big AAA competition on Fall and You decided move release date to the some relatively free period...


And now when development is so long people will be have huge expectations in Your work...so don´t disappoint us :P


I wish all the best you, developers team and everyone who stand behind this game ..

I hope first Q2013 is final date , no more delays



My question is..can we expect after E3 next "silent period" ??

Originally Posted by R_Croft

So, if I can ask:

1. As far as we can see in the screenshot, do injuries heal themselves over the time? (In the gameplay, Lara had bandages and now she doesen't)

1. If we "swim", does it clean Lara? (I mean: In the gameplay, we see Lara covered with mud and blood and here she has nothing, except some spots)

These are great questions! I'm going to focus on questions directly related to the release window announcement for the segment with Darrell, though, so perhaps you could save them for one of our Forum Q&A sessions? I want to make sure we're offering clarity on the announcement first and foremost.

[Error96]

Meagan. Can you tell us if the delay is due to CD falling behind or is that CD have actually expanded what they originally aimed to do?

[SpyrosMonster]

Hi Guys! I just signed Up Here!!

I have 2 questions Meagan... So here it goes

1)Are you guys going to release the demo so we can play it? (Pc,Ps3,Xbox360)
2)When are you planning on releasing the next podcast?

Thank you for reading I hope you can answer!

[TranceTrouble]

Originally Posted by The Croft Fan Studios

Not if there's the place I have to put my question, but anyway, there it is :
- Will the engine of the next Tomb Raider be more powerful than the Tomb Raider Underworld one ?

Because, if it is, I'll have to change my computer again (the last time, it was especially for TRUnderworld)

And btw, sad to hear that the game won't come under my christmas tree this year but anyway^^ with the two screens you gave to us, we know wear Lara will find her bow (like the bag in TR4) and here's my second question :
- In the screen where Lara uses her bow, she's pointing it on an animal, is that a way for her to eat on the island ?

EDIT :
And a third question, directly about the release date :
here's my second question :
- If the game is perfectly finished before 2013, will you release it before ?
I'm sure the answer is "No" or "Maybe", but I tried

Originally Posted by MeaganMarie

These are great questions! I'm going to focus on questions directly related to the release window announcement for the segment with Darrell, though, so perhaps you could save them for one of our Forum Q&A sessions? I want to make sure we're offering clarity on the announcement first and foremost.

nice questions, but like Meagan said you can better ask it in the Q&A session, the one of this month is open till today so you may get in the podcast: http://forums.eidosgames.com/showthread.php?t=125819

[The Croft Fan Studios]

Originally Posted by TranceTrouble

nice questions, but like Meagan said you can better ask it in the Q&A session, the one of this month is open till today so you may get in the podcast: http://forums.eidosgames.com/showthread.php?t=125819

Oh thks, I'll post it there so

[Driber]

Welcome, SpyrosMonster

Originally Posted by GemmaDarkmoon

The is a thread called Exclusive dev Q&A sesson where some fan questions are selected to be answered each week.

*month

[motoleo]

Well... now that it's already been pushed back, I would shoot for the latest possible date. We won't know. We've already learned from TR6, that people want the game before time, and then once rushed, they'll slam it for not being done. Which is unnecessary.

[MeaganMarie]

Originally Posted by SpyrosMonster

Hi Guys! I just signed Up Here!!

I have 2 questions Meagan... So here it goes

1)Are you guys going to release the demo so we can play it? (Pc,Ps3,Xbox360)
2)When are you planning on releasing the next podcast?

Thank you for reading I hope you can answer!

I can't address the demo question at this time, but I'm hopefully going to record the new podcast on Wednesday, before leaving for the E3 Judges event in LA on Thursday. Hopefully I'll have it up by Friday. Monday at the very latest if I'm swamped and can't get to editing it in time!

[Treeble]

Sad news, but hardly disappointing. My only concern is that it's nearly a 5-year leap between TRU and this game, the next game (see how the direct effect doesn't bother me, but the long term one does) will probably only launch on the next generation of consoles.

And why I'm concerned? AOD was the debut on the previous gen and it was, well, to put it nicely, bad. TRU was nowhere as bad a game as The FansTM like to make it be, but still, after it arrived there were one too many changes around. So while the reboot has everything in its favor, what happens next? D:

The screenshot looks all kinds of awesome though, just wondering if it's from a cutscene or actual gameplay though.

[angebd0625]

Is there any way you could at least release the cover art for the video game? Just to show us what we'll soon be looking at.

[sierra xb]

Meagan, i am one of those people that have no issues with delays if it means a better quality product in the end. Knowing that CD is putting this much time into it is very encouraging for me, and it makes me even more anxious to see the game when it does come out. I am actually good with not having tons of information released beforehand, because if we knew all of that in advance, then what surprises would we have when the game is actually released?

Definitely looking forward to E3 to get a bit more to keep me going until next year...

...and it would not hurt my feelings any to find Lara's green necklace available for sale in the next few months

[GemmaDarkmoon]

Originally Posted by Driber

*month

Revising too much for uni genetics exams just turns my brain to mush Lol.

Originally Posted by Treeble

Sad news, but hardly disappointing. My only concern is that it's nearly a 5-year leap between TRU and this game, the next game (see how the direct effect doesn't bother me, but the long term one does) will probably only launch on the next generation of consoles.

I think the brand indentity of Lara is so strong the length of time between games probably doesn't matter so much. The delay might get people a little bit more focused on completion time and replayability as nobody wants to wait longer for a game they finish in a day. Still believe they made the right move though.

[MeaganMarie]

Originally Posted by sierra xb

Meagan, i am one of those people that have no issues with delays if it means a better quality product in the end. Knowing that CD is putting this much time into it is very encouraging for me, and it makes me even more anxious to see the game when it does come out. I am actually good with not having tons of information released beforehand, because if we knew all of that in advance, then what surprises would we have when the game is actually released?

Definitely looking forward to E3 to get a bit more to keep me going until next year...

...and it would not hurt my feelings any to find Lara's green necklace available for sale in the next few months

Thank you Sierra! The sentiment is much appreciated.

[adobeARTIST]

Originally Posted by Irishhips

2013???? NOOOOO!!!

ahhh-hahaha, I actually LOVE this episode of Dr Who, and it sure is fitting here Billie Piper is still my favourite companion. Though I prefer David Teneant, my fave episode with her was actually from the first season with Chris Eccleston, where Rose gets to meet her father who died when she was just an infant, and inadvertently saves him from the car that was supposed to kill him. What an emotional power house that was.

Anyway, I found another use for the new image, plus fresh out of the package siggie