Blood Ties

Croft Manor Entrance Hall

Blood Ties is a new story level in Rise of the Tomb Raider: 20 Year Celebration that sees Lara return to Croft Manor.

Story

After her visit to Syria in search of the fabled Tomb of the Prophet, which promises to hold the secret to eternal life, Lara returns to the Croft Manor to study her father’s notes and to uncover the secret of a mysterious mark she has found by the exit of the tomb which only held an empty coffin.

Upon her return Lara finds her claim on Croft Manor disputed by her uncle, Atlas DeMornay. She has to prove her rightful ownership by exploring the manor in the search of her father's will, all the while confronting her past and overcome the trauma of his sudden death.

Throughout the manor she encounters items or places that trigger memories from her past. For example, when she enters the Wine Cellar the player can hear a conversation she had with her father when she was a little girl:

"Dad! This is it: The Basement of Despair!" - "Indeed, Lara. Muster your courage, for this is the only path to the Library of Infinite Knowledge." - "Look there! See the string?" - "Ah, an ancient Egyptian tripwire! The Keepers of Knowledge want none to disturb their treasures. We must tread carefully." - "Let me lead, I know how to spot all the traps." - "I'm sure you do, my darling. Lead on!"

Gamescom game-play trailer

Gameplay

This Expedition adds about one hour of game-play to the main game. Exploring the castle can be experienced in either the standard third person perspective or - exclusively on PS4 - in the new Virtual Reality Mode.

Levels

• Secrets of the Past

Gallery

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  Croft Manor Entrance Hall

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  Lara in front of the Croft family crest

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  Croft Manor Bedroom

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  Stored Artworks

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  Picture of Lord Croft (?)

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