NEWS: Rise of the Tomb Raider on XBOX ONE X

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If you haven’t heard about the latest news concerning “Rise of the Tomb Raider” here it is. I am happy to say that Xbox One X will have “Rise of the Tomb Raider” as another of their titles on November 7, 2017. Here are the recent press release and more details and Xbox One X screenshots follow.

SQUARE ENIX AND CRYSTAL DYNAMICS ANNOUNCE

‘RISE OF THE TOMB RAIDER^’ ENHANCEMENTS FOR XBOX ONE X

Technically Advanced Enhancements of Critically-Acclaimed Adventure Available for Xbox One X on November 7

REDWOOD SHORES, CA (August 21, 2017) – Square Enix® and award-winning studio Crystal Dynamics® today announced enhancements planned for Rise of the Tomb Raider® on

Xbox One X.

Developed in partnership with Nixxes Software, the Xbox One X enhancements for the award-winning game include premiere graphics and other technical enhancements that leverage the full power of Xbox One X with settings that gamers can tailor to their taste.

Xbox One X players can choose from one of three visual modes, including:

Native 4K: (full 3840 by 2160) for highest fidelity resolution
Enriched Visuals for stunning graphic upgrades
High Frame Rate for the smoothest possible gameplay

New Xbox One X tech enhancements for Rise of the Tomb Raider include:

HDR display support for more vibrant and accurate color representation technology
Spatial audio support, including Dolby Atmos®, for true 3D audio
Enhanced texture resolution for Lara Croft®, NPCs, and environments, leveraging additional memory offered by the Xbox One X
Improved anti-aliasing for immersive realistic details

Additional visual enhancements include:

Improved volumetric lights
Improved reflections
Enhanced foliage
Upgraded polygonal detail
Amplified texture filtering

Check out a preview of the Xbox One X enhancements for Rise of the Tomb Raider here: XX

Enhancements for Rise of the Tomb Raider on Xbox One X will be available timed to the console’s launch on November 7. Players who have already purchased the game for Xbox One will be able to download and experience these unique features for free on Xbox One X.

Related Links
Official Homepage: www.TOMBRAIDER.com
Official Twitter:  @TOMBRAIDER
Official Facebook page:   http://facebook.com/TOMBRAIDER
Official Tumblr:   http://tombraider.tumblr.com/
Official YouTube Channel:   http://youtube.com/TOMBRAIDER

About TOMB RAIDER
The TOMB RAIDER franchise has sold over 60 million copies worldwide and inspired one of the most successful video game film adaptations in history, grossing over $300 million at the global box office with protagonist Lara Croft becoming a contemporary global icon. The most recent release in the world famous franchise, Rise of the Tomb Raider, was released for Xbox One and Xbox 360 on November 9, 2015 and on PC January 28, 2016, and Rise of the Tomb Raider: 20 Year Celebration™ was released for PlayStation®4 on October 11, 2016. The game has received numerous “Best of” nominations and is one of the highest rated games on next generation systems. All of this has made TOMB RAIDER once again a destination brand for action-adventure.

About Crystal Dynamics
Crystal Dynamics is the studio behind the critically acclaimed and world-famous TOMB RAIDER franchise, which has sold over 60 million copies worldwide. With over 30 video game titles released and hundreds of awards, the heroine Lara Croft has been a cultural icon for 20 years and has made an indelible mark on virtually every facet of entertainment. The most recent release, Rise of the Tomb Raider, has received over 100 awards and nominations and is one of the highest rated games on next generation systems.

For more information on Crystal Dynamics, please visit http://www.crystald.com , their Twitter account, or their LinkedIn page.

About Square Enix, Inc.

Square Enix, Inc. develops, publishes, distributes and licenses SQUARE ENIX®, EIDOS® and TAITO® branded entertainment content throughout the Americas as part of the Square Enix group of companies. Square Enix, Inc. is affiliated with a global network of leading development studios such as Crystal Dynamics® and Eidos Montréal. The Square Enix group of companies boasts a valuable portfolio of intellectual property including: FINAL FANTASY®, which has sold over 135 million units worldwide; DRAGON QUEST®, which has sold over 71 million units worldwide; TOMB RAIDER®, which has sold over 60 million units worldwide; and the legendary SPACE INVADERS®. Square Enix, Inc. is a U.S.-based, wholly-owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd.

More information on Square Enix, Inc. can be found at http://na.square-enix.com/

CRYSTAL DYNAMICS, LARA CROFT, RISE OF THE TOMB RAIDER, RISE OF THE TOMB RAIDER: 20 YEAR CELEBRATION, DRAGON QUEST, EIDOS, FINAL FANTASY, SQUARE ENIX, the SQUARE ENIX logo, SPACE INVADERS and TAITO are registered trademarks or trademarks of the Square Enix group of companies. DOLBY ATMOS is a registered trademark of Dolby Laboratories. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Some Screenshots from Rise of the Tomb Raider on Xbox One X

Rise of the Tomb Raider on Xbox One X

FAQ

Question	Answer
Q: What are the three visual modes available for Rise of the Tomb Raider on Xbox One X?	A: The three modes include: • 4K Enriched Visuals: This mode enriches graphical features of the game for a lusher and more realistic experience and displays the game in 4K resolution using checkerboard rendering, on supported 4K TVs. • Native 4K Resolution: This mode displays the game in native 4K Resolution, on supported 4K TVs. • High Framerate: This mode provides a higher framerate for a smoother gameplay experience.
Q: What is “Native 4K” different from Checkerboard 4K?	A: Checkerboarding is a technique that assists GPUs with rendering high resolution images, and is a more efficient way to render 4K. Checkerboard 4K isn’t true, native 4K, although the two versions are nearly indistinguishable.
Q: What framerate does the “High Framerate” mode achieve? Is the framerate locked in any of the three modes?	A: “High Framerate” mode provides 60FPS through the majority of gameplay. The framerate is locked at 30FPS for the “4K Enriched Visuals” mode and “Native 4K Resolution” mode.
Q: How do you change between the three visual modes in Rise of the Tomb Raider on Xbox One X?	A: You can swap between the three visual modes at any time while playing Rise of the Tomb Raider on Xbox One via the “Options” menu.
Q: What sort of audio setup do you need to take advantage of the Dolby Atmos Spatial Audio support?	A: Rise of the Tomb Raider on Xbox One X will automatically detect whether your current speaker setup is Dolby Atmos Spatial Audio capable. You can also take advantage of the Dolby Atmost Spatial Audio with the Dolby Atmos compatible headphones.
Q: If you don’t have an Xbox One X, but own Rise of the Tomb Raider on Xbox One, will you still be issued the Xbox One X Enhanced update? Will it contain any noticeable improvements for the Xbox One version?	A: We’ve focused our effort on the Xbox One X version of Rise of the Tomb Raider in order to take advantage of the hardware improvements. There are no noticeable additions to the Xbox One version.
Q: How big is the Xbox One X Enhanced update for Rise of the Tomb Raider on Xbox One, and the Xbox One X?	A: We will have more precise numbers closer to launch, but the size of the Rise of the Tomb Raider Xbox One update will be minor.
Q: Why do I need an update to my Xbox One copy of Rise of the Tomb Raider if it doesn’t include any improvements?	A: A minor update is required for all copies of Rise of the Tomb Raider, however the Xbox One X features and data will be sent only to Xbox One X players.
Q: When will the Xbox One X Enhanced update for Rise of the Tomb Raider release on Xbox One and Xbox One X?	A: The Xbox One X Enhanced update will launch onNovember 7, in conjunction with the console.
Q: Is there a new physical edition of Rise of the Tomb Raider for sale on the Xbox One X?	A: The Xbox One X update for Rise of the Tomb Raider is only available digitally.
Q: If I’ve already purchased Rise of the Tomb Raider on Xbox 360, can I play it on the Xbox One X?	A: Only Xbox One games can be played on Xbox One X
Q: If I’ve already purchased Rise of the Tomb Raider on Xbox One, how do I access the Xbox One X Enhanced update?	A: The Xbox One X Enhanced update will be delivered as a content update to Xbox One and Xbox One X players when they next attempt to play the game afterNovember 7.
Q: Can I use my Rise of the Tomb Raider Xbox One saved game files on Xbox One X?	A: Yes, if your games are saved on Xbox Live servers in the cloud. More details can be found here.
Q: Can you purchase and download a copy of Rise of the Tomb Raider direct on Xbox One X? How?	A: Yes, you can purchase and download Rise of the Tomb Raider through the Xbox Store on your Xbox One X.
Q: Can you purchase and download all the “20 Year Celebration” DLC for Rise of the Tomb Raider direct on the Xbox One X? How?	A: Yes, you can purchase and download Rise of the Tomb Raider’s 20 Year Celebration DLC through the Xbox Store on your Xbox One X. If you already own the Rise of the Tomb Raider Season Pass, this content will be available to download for free
Q: Where can I learn more about the Xbox One X hardware?	A: You can read more about the Xbox One X here.