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Rhianna Pratchett has bid a fond farewell to the Tomb Raider franchise, having helped rejuvenate the Lara Croft adventure series in her role as writer on the 2013 origin story and follow up Rise of the Tomb Raider.
“Rhianna was instrumental in helping us find Lara’s voice in the 2013 origin story, and through Rise of the Tomb Raider she shaped Lara into the evolving heroine we know today,” reads a statement from Crystal Dynamics. “The entire team thanks Rhianna for her dedication and tireless efforts on the games. Please join us in wishing Rhianna the absolute best in her next adventure.”
“So, I’m packing up my climbing axe plus a little venison jerky for the road, and bidding a fond farewell to Lara. Onwards to new adventures!” Tweeted Pratchett.
“I like to think we did some good things. Maybe shifted the gaming landscape a wee bit. And that feels damn good.
“I also want to thank TR’s terrific fan community. You really are the best in the world. Constantly helping me remember why I do this job.”
Origin story Tomb Raider sold 8.5 million units, but the success or failure of Rise of the Tomb Raider is much less clear. A new game titled Shadow of the Tomb Raider was recently spotted on a publicly viewable laptop, and it’s entirely possible Pratchett would have been involved in crafting the story for this game prior to her decision to move on.
Source: Tomb Raider Blog
