On 31 May 2012 , a gameplay trailer was released online , showcasing more action-based gameplay along with varying plot elements . The trailer confirmed the presence of several other non-playable characters besides Lara on the island , many of which appear to be part of a menacing organization . On 4 June , at Microsoft 's E3 2012 press conference , a new gameplay demonstration was shown , depicting environmental destruction and other interactivity , stealth combat using a bow and arrow , quick-time events and parachuting . During summer 2012 , gameplay was shown of Lara hunting , exploring the island and killing for the first time . They were shown at Eurogamer Expo 2012 at London on 27 September . On 8 December , a new trailer was shown during Spike Video Game Awards . At the beginning , an introduction was made by Camilla Luddington and during the event , the trailer was followed by a musical orchestra , led by the music composer , Jason Graves . The next week , IGN presented : '' Tomb Raider Week '' . Each day from Monday to Friday , exclusive previews , features and trailers were released , showing more details for the upgrading system , survival tools and challenge tombs . '' Tomb Raider '' officially went gold on 8 February 2013
E3 2012
E3 2012
Tomb Raider (2013 video game)