Tomb Raider and Final Fantasy Will Be There For The Launch of Google Stadia

Written by Brandon Hofer on June 06, 2019

News: Both Lara Croft and the cast of Final Fantasy XV will be supporting Google’s new platform later this year.

Square Enix has revealed that they will be supporting Google Stadia from the very beginning with the arrival of Lara Croft’s recent trilogy of titles, along with the latest adventure in the Final Fantasy series. That means that Tomb Raider, Rise of the Tomb Raider, and Shadow of the Tomb Raider will be available to play on Google Stadium when the platform launches this November. It also means that Final Fantasy XV will also be joining the party.

Tomb Raider explores the intense origin story of Lara Croft and her ascent from an untested young woman to a hardened survivor. Armed only with raw instincts and the ability to push beyond the limits of human endurance, Lara must fight to unravel the dark history of a forgotten island to escape its relentless hold.

In Rise of the Tomb Raider, Lara becomes more than a survivor, and embarks on her first Tomb Raiding expedition in search of the secret of immortality. She’ll explore a vast and hostile world, engage in guerilla combat, and discover deadly tombs.

In Shadow of the Tomb Raider, Lara must travel to a magnificent environment filled with the largest tombs in franchise history, hidden secrets, and cunning new enemies. As she races to save the world from a Maya apocalypse, Lara will be forged into the Tomb Raider she is destined to be.

Final Fantasy XV is the critically acclaimed roleplaying game and the latest entry in the iconic Final Fantasy series. Set in a world where fantasy meets reality, players will join Crown Prince Noctis and his comrades on a journey of brotherhood, love and despair as they unravel Noctis's destiny and take up arms against the warmongering empire, Niflheim.

“We’re thrilled to bring the critically acclaimed Tomb Raider trilogy to Stadia.” said Gary Snethen, Chief Technology Officer at Crystal Dynamics. “It’s an exciting new platform, and we’re always pleased when new audiences can discover Lara’s origin story.”

“Stadia brings new opportunities to our research and development teams, who always love a new challenge,” said Julien Bouvrais, Chief Technology Officer at Eidos-Montréal. “Being part of the first round of games released on the platform allows us to break new ground, and shows our studio’s dedication to delivering trailblazing experiences for all players.”

“We’re pleased with the opportunity to bring the engaging characters and immersive world of Final Fantasy XV to even more players through the Stadia platform,” said Final Fantasy Brand Manager Shinji Hashimoto. “The journey of Crown Prince Noctis is the perfect adventure for players to enjoy through Stadia.”

Tomb Raider, Rise of the Tomb Raider, and Shadow of the Tomb Raider are available now worldwide on Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and Windows PC/Steam. Final Fantasy XV is available now on Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and Windows PC/Steam/Origin. Will you be trying out the Stadia versions later this year? Tell us what you think below.