[UPDATE] On Steam starting January 28, 2016.
Rise of the Tomb Raider will arrive on PC on January 28, 2016. The announcement comes directly from Square Enix, which also confirmed that the title will fully support 4K and revealed the minimum requirements:
- OS: Windows 7 64-bit
- CPU: Intel Core i3-2100 or AMD equivalent
- GPU: NVIDIA GTX 650 2GB or AMD HD 7770 2GB
- RAM: 6GB
- HDD: 25GB
- DirectX 11
The PC version will be available for purchase on Steam, Windows Store, Amazon and on the Square Enix store. The publisher also announced two special editions: the Digital Deluxe priced at $ 89,99 which includes a digital copy of the title and the Season Pass, while the Collector's Edition includes a physical copy of the game, Season Pass, steelbook, replica of Lara's diary and her jade necklace, and finally a 30cm tall statue of Lara. The price of this edition will be $ 149,99 (prices refer to the Square Enix store).
Update of 7 January 2016 at 21:30:
We attach the official press release distributed by Square Enix:
SQUARE ENIX AND CRYSTAL DYNAMICS ANNOUNCE RISE OF THE TOMB RAIDER RELEASE DATE FOR WINDOWS 10 AND STEAM
The adventure, already winner of numerous awards and acclaimed by critics,
will arrive on PC on January 29th
Following the great success of Rise of the Tomb Raider, released as an exclusive for Xbox One e Xbox 360, Square Enix® announces that the game will be available for Windows 10 e Steam il January 29 2016.
Bringing thrilling narrative and compelling environments to PC with stunning new details, the developers of Crystal Dynamics® e Nixxes Software have added a lot of features including Windows 10 support and resolution in 4K. Rise of the Tomb Raider® was named as Best action / adventure for The Game Awards and the highly acclaimed and award-winning follows Tomb Raider®.
"The release of the PC version of Rise of the Tomb Raider continues the positive moment of our successful partnership and collaboration with Microsoft to launch the Xbox One and Xbox 360 versions," commented Scot Amos co-Head of Studio, Crystal Dynamics .
“PC gamers represent a passionate and devoted audience and we are sure they will enjoy this version built for their systems,” commented Ron Rosenberg, co-head of Studio, Crystal Dynamics.
After uncovering an ancient mystery, Lara must explore the most treacherous and remote regions of Siberia to find the secret of immortality before the ruthless organization known as Trinity. Lara must use all her common sense and survival skills, form new alliances and ultimately accept her fate as a Tomb Raider. Experience highly adrenaline-pumping moments, conquer wonderfully hostile environments, engage in brutal guerilla fights and explore majestic tombs in the evolution of survival action. In “Rise of the Tomb Raider,” Lara becomes much more than a survivor as she embarks on her first Tomb Raiding expedition.
The Rise of the Tomb Raider version will be available for digital download via Steam®, Windows Store, Amazon ™, the Square Enix e-store and other major retailers - both in-store and online. The cost of the Standard Edition and of € 49.99. La Digital Deluxe edition has a cost of € 77.99 and includes a Season Pass to access all current and future DLCs.
A Collector's Edition, which includes the Digital Deluxe version of the game, a 12-inch statue of Lara Croft®, a reproduction of Lara's newspaper and her jade necklace and a steel case, will be available at the Square Enix e-store in € 129.99.
To learn more about Rise of the Tomb Raider, visit the official website and follow the game on Facebook and Twitter (@TOMBRAIDER).
