Themed storyline, events, skins and the iconic archeologist as a new hero just in time for Halloween season
October 30, 2024
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FunPlus :
Greater Zurich Area, Switzerland - October 30, 2024 – FunPlus, one of the world’s largest independent game companies, is thrilled to announce an exciting new in-game collaboration with State of Survival and the iconic Tomb Raider franchise. This partnership brings one of the most legendary video game characters, Lara Croft, into the post-apocalyptic world of State of Survival, alongside a host of powerful enemies and exclusive in-game content, just in time for the spooky Halloween season.
In this special crossover event, State of Survival introduces a gripping new storyline where mysterious undead warriors known as Oni Stalkers have invaded the settlement. These undead creatures are unlike the Infected—the regular zombies in State of Survival. While both are seemingly invulnerable and fearless, the Oni Stalkers possess a dangerous intelligence and are obsessed with capturing Lara Croft. One of the State of Survival heroes, Becca, has been taken by mistake by these forces, leaving the game's heroes outmatched by this new threat.
Just as hope seems lost, the heroic Lara Croft arrives, bringing her legendary skills, intellect, and experience in uncovering ancient mysteries to the battle. With her help, the State of Survival heroes—Sarge, Rusty, and others—learn the terrifying truth: the Oni Stalkers are controlled by none other than the Sun Queen, Himiko, a villain who has lived for over a thousand years. Himiko is seeking a new body to ensure her immortality and has set her sights on Becca, whose cloned body offers the perfect vessel for the Queen’s return. Together with Lara, the heroes must fight to rescue Becca and prevent Himiko from achieving her deadly plan.
Players can immerse themselves in this limited-time event and unlock a range of special Tomb Raider-themed content, including:
Lara Croft Hero – Players can recruit Lara Croft to their roster of heroes and unleash her skills against the undead.
HQ Skins – Customize Headquarters with exclusive Tomb Raider skins inspired by the franchise.
Settlement Decorations – Players can give their base a unique flair with decorations that bring the world of Tomb Raider to life.
March Skin – Players can go out on the battlefield with a themed March Skin that reflects Lara's adventure style.
Avatar Frame – Players can display their survivor status with a limited-edition Avatar Frame that pays tribute to Tomb Raider.
Card Collection – Players can collect special Tomb Raider-themed cards to earn rewards and further enhance your gameplay experience.
"We’re incredibly excited to bring Lara Croft into the State of Survival universe," said Chris Petrovic, Chief Business Officer at FunPlus. "This collaboration is a perfect blend of Tomb Raider’s rich lore and State of Survival’s intense, strategy-driven gameplay. Fans of both franchises will love the storyline, the villains, and the opportunity to fight alongside such an iconic heroine."
The State of Survival x Tomb Raider event is now live and available for a limited time. For more information and updates, visit the State of Survival website and follow the game on social media.
Download assets here. You can also watch the trailer here.
About FunPlus:
FunPlus is a global creator of interactive entertainment experiences powered by technology, with cross-platform game development and IP creation at its core. Founded in 2010, FunPlus is an organization that fosters top industry talent globally, with offices in over 10 cities and 6 countries, and more than 2,000 team members worldwide. FunPlus is home to talented creative teams who are well-known for developing hugely popular mobile strategy titles including State of Survival, King of Avalon, Stormshot, Guns of Glory and Sea of Conquest.
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About Crystal Dynamics:
Crystal Dynamics is an award-winning, best-in-class game development studio headquartered just south of San Francisco in sunny San Mateo, Calif. Founded in 1992, Crystal Dynamics has grown into a world-class studio by developing iconic franchises and keeping at the forefront of the very latest in technology and graphics. Having created beloved properties such as Gex and the Legacy of Kain series, as well as driving the award-winning, massively successful Tomb Raider franchise at over 100M franchise units sold to date, Crystal Dynamics is now laying the groundwork for the next generation of innovative and technologically stunning projects.
About TOMB RAIDER
The TOMB RAIDER video game franchise includes more than 20 video games, is loved by more than 160 million people around the world according to a May 2022 survey, and has sold over 100 million copies since the first entry was released in 1996. The franchise’s popularity has exploded into a series of blockbuster films based on the original Tomb Raider game and 2013 reboot. Its protagonist Lara Croft has been a contemporary global icon for over two decades and was listed as one of TIME Magazine’s 15 Most Influential Video Game Characters of All Time. The most recent “Survivor Trilogy,” comprised of Tomb Raider (2013), Rise of the Tomb Raider (2015), and Shadow of the Tomb Raider (2018), garnered more than 200 “Best of” awards and nominations, and chronicles Lara Croft’s remarkable origin story. All of this continues to make TOMB RAIDER a destination brand for adventure entertainment.
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