Crystal Dynamics has confirmed they are working on the next mainline entry (built on Unreal Engine 5).
If you were referring to a specific book, graphic novel, or fan-project named "Compendium," please clarify, and I can provide more targeted information!
The Tomb Raider Compendium Update (UPD) represents a comprehensive community-driven initiative to catalog, preserve, and expand the lore of one of gaming's most iconic franchises. This ongoing project serves as the definitive digital archive for Lara Croft’s decades-long journey, bridging the gap between the classic Core Design era, the Legend trilogy, and the modern Survivor timeline. Key Pillars of the Compendium Update
The latest updates to the Compendium focus on several critical areas of the franchise:
Lore Synchronization: With the franchise moving toward a "unified timeline," the Compendium has been updated to reconcile disparate elements from the original 1996 games with the gritty realism of the 2013 reboot.
Media Preservation: The archive now includes high-resolution scans of rare tie-in media, including the Top Cow comic runs, often-overlooked novels like The Lost Cult, and promotional materials previously thought lost to time. tomb raider compendium upd
Technical Deep-Dives: For the "Tomb Raider I-III Remastered" releases, the Compendium has added detailed breakdowns of engine changes, secret locations, and achievement guides tailored for both veterans and newcomers. Evolution of the Archive
What started as a fan-run wiki has evolved into a structured database. Recent UPD entries have seen a surge in "Lost Media" documentation, detailing cancelled projects like Tomb Raider: Anniversary Edition (the 10th-anniversary project by Core Design) and early prototypes of Angel of Darkness. Community Impact
The Compendium is more than just a list of facts; it is a tool for the "Raiding" community.
Cosplayers utilize the high-fidelity character model turnarounds for costume accuracy.
Modders refer to the technical documentation to create custom levels using the Tomb Raider Level Editor (TRLE). Crystal Dynamics has confirmed they are working on
Speedrunners track glitch discoveries and skip logic documented within the gameplay sections.
As the franchise looks toward its future with Crystal Dynamics and Amazon Games, the Compendium remains the primary resource for ensuring that Lara Croft’s past is never forgotten, no matter how many times the world is "rebooted."
| Era | Game | Year Setting | Key Events | |------|------|--------------|-------------| | Origin | Tomb Raider (2013) | ~2013 | Yamatai, Himiko’s storm, first kills, Endurance wreck | | Origin | Rise of the Tomb Raider | ~2014 | Prophet’s tomb, Divine Source, Trinity introduced | | Origin | Shadow of the Tomb Raider | ~2015 | Mayan apocalypse, Crimson Fire, defeat Trinity | | Classic | Tomb Raider (1996) | ~1996? | Scion of Atlantis, Natla, Tihocan, Qualopec | | Classic | Tomb Raider II | 1997 | Dagger of Xian, floating islands, Marco Bartoli | | Classic | Tomb Raider III | 1998 | Meteorite artifacts, Dr. Willard, South Pacific | | Classic | The Last Revelation | 1999 | Amulet of Horus, Set, imprisoned in tomb | | Classic | Chronicles | flashbacks | Ireland, Rome, VCI Tower (post-LR) | | Classic | Angel of Darkness | 2001–2002 | Nephilim, Lux Veritatis, Kurtis Trent | | Legend | Legend | ~2005 | Excalibur, Arthur’s tomb, mother’s death revealed | | Legend | Anniversary (retelling) | 2006 | Natla returns (retcons some classic events) | | Legend | Underworld | 2006 | Avalon, Thor’s hammer, Helheim, true fate of mother |
Note: The 2013 reboot is a separate continuity from Classic/Legend.
From The Journals of Richard Croft, page 187: If you were referring to a specific book,
“The Trinity archives mention a second hidden chamber beneath the Lost Library—one not marked on any Byzantine map. Lara believes it may house a precursor relic to the Divine Source.”
New audio logs found in Yamatai Shipwreck Cove:
“Dr. Whitman was not the first outsider to reach the Stormguard tunnels. A Portuguese expedition, 1587...”
| Aspect | Classic (1996–2000) | Reboot (2013–2018) | |--------|---------------------|---------------------| | Lara’s personality | Witty, confident, solo | Vulnerable, survivor, develops into hero | | Allies | Rare (Zip, Alister in Legend) | Jonah, Roth, constant support | | Supernatural | Explicit (gods, dragons) | Subtle (Himiko’s storm, divine source) | | Story tone | Pulp adventure | Gritty survival drama | | Weapon progression | Automatic upgrades | Skill tree + parts crafting | | Death animations | None/fall only | Graphic (impalements, drowning) |
Let’s say you want to finally achieve 100% in Rise of the Tomb Raider (20th Anniversary Edition). Here is how the Tomb Raider Compendium UPD guides you: