Unleashing the Tomb Raider: Lara Croft transcends into the Call of Duty Universe

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However, speculations have arisen regarding the platforms where Lara Croft will be available. Surprisingly, neither Call of Duty's official website nor Xbox's platforms have made any mention of her inclusion in the breakdown.

Fans eagerly anticipating a new Tomb Raider game can now play as Lara Croft in Modern Warfare 2. Although limited information is available about her arrival, the upcoming fifth season of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 will feature Lara Croft as a playable operator. As Season 4 comes to an end, details about Season 5 have been gradually released. The new season, starting on August 2, will include the return of campaign character Phillip Graves, two fresh multiplayer maps, a glimpse of the 2023 Call of Duty game within the game, and various other exciting additions.

Season 5 of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 will continue its streak of hot crossovers. Previous seasons introduced playable operators like Shredder from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, as well as Homelander, Starlight, and Black Noir from the popular TV series The Boys. In this upcoming fifth season, the game will celebrate 50 years of hip hop by adding legendary artists such as Snoop Dogg, Nicki Minaj, and 21 Savage to its already extensive roster of playable operators. Snoop Dogg, making his second appearance as a Call of Duty operator, had previously appeared in Call of Duty: Vanguard in 2021.

Now, another legend has been confirmed to join Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 in Season 5. The classic protagonist of the long-standing Tomb Raider franchise, Lara Croft, was briefly mentioned in the PlayStation Blog's coverage of Season 5. The post stated that Lara Croft's operator bundle will be available in the middle of the season, likely as part of Season 5's mid-season "Reloaded" update.

Although this is a fantastic addition to the Call of Duty game, especially for fans of the popular Tomb Raider franchise, there are some uncertainties regarding the platforms on which the bundle will be available. Currently, the confirmation of Lara Croft's presence in Call of Duty can only be found in the breakdown of Season 5 on the PlayStation Blog, and not in the breakdown provided on Call of Duty's official website. Furthermore, there is no mention of Lara Croft on Xbox's Twitter or Xbox Wire. It would be peculiar if Lara Croft was exclusive to Call of Duty players on PlayStation, considering that the Tomb Raider games have historically been available on multiple platforms. It is possible that it is too early to determine since Lara Croft is set to arrive in the game during the mid-season.

It has been nearly five years since the conclusion of the Tomb Raider reboot trilogy, which was met with disappointment in 2018's Shadow of the Tomb Raider. As a result, fans of the franchise are eagerly anticipating a new full game. While Crystal Dynamics is currently working on a new Tomb Raider title in collaboration with publisher Amazon Games, it is likely that the project will not be released for several more years. In the meantime, both Call of Duty and Tomb Raider enthusiasts will have to wait a couple more weeks to receive updates on the arrival of the iconic treasure hunter in Modern Warfare 2.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 can be played on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S.

Source: PlayStation Blog