Since the release of the original game back in 1996 the Tomb Raider franchise has expanded into 3 different timelines across 12 games, 6 spin-offs, and near-on a library of books and comics. To date, the iconic adventure franchise has rebooted itself 3 times, and current developer Crystal Dynamics has even stated that future games will look to unify the timelines… somehow. And with a new animated series launching soon and the promise of another mainline game, there’s no better time to dive into the lore of
The Complete TOMB RAIDER Timeline Explained!
![](https://robotsoverdinosaurs.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/4281155-timeline_tombraider_site-P3ybCk-jpeg.webp)