Following a long wait, the new mid-season update for Call of Duty Modern Warfare II is here. More than anything else, fans were looking forward to it for one major reason – the debut of Lara Croft in Activision’s FPS franchise.
Although there’s still time for her Operator bundle to drop, there are tons of details available on it already. Thanks to data-miners and some industry insiders, a lot of new intel has been revealed. And the most important thing to note about the upcoming Tomb Raider bundle is that it may have brought back a fan-favorite voice actress. She’s been associated with Lara Croft for a long time.
Tomb Raider: Legend actor back as Lara Croft in Call of Duty MW II?
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For those who are not aware about the history of Tomb Raider games, dating back to the mid 2000s, Keeley Hawes is known for her legendary voice as Lara Croft from previous installments. In 2006, she made her debut with the entry called Tomb Raider: Legend. After that, she also returned to Tomb Raider: Anniversary and Tomb Raider: Underworld. Her last appearance was in 2023 arcade title Tomb Raider Reloaded. And now, looks like she’ll be making her comeback, thanks to Modern Warfare II.
Following the launch of Season 5 Reloaded, the reputed scooper Bob, on Twitter (now known as X), shared an audio clip. The leaked clip revealed all the voice lines for Lara Croft from her upcoming Operator bundle in Call of Duty Modern Warfare II. Within minutes of surfacing online, the tweet went viral. And fans are raving over the possibility of her return to voice Lara Croft once again.
Lara Croft Voicelines via @CODSploitz pic.twitter.com/koYtwXAZS0
— bob. (@el_bobberto) August 30, 2023
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While it’s not yet officially confirmed, there’s high hope. It will be interesting to see if the actor responds, and if she has indeed returned.
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All things considered, the return of Keeley as Lara Croft will surely make loyal Tomb Raider fans deeply happy. There are many gamers who have grown up playing the titles featuring her as the voice of the legendary female gaming icon.
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Activision’s Modern Warfare II is now available across the globe. One can own it on the PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X\S, Xbox One, and PC. As for Lara’s Operator bundle, it will release on September 9, 2023.
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