Lara Croft Is Confirmed in Call of Duty but When Is She Coming to Modern Warfare II? Here’s What To Expect on the Release Date, Operator Bundle Price, and More

Since the last few years, the Call of Duty franchise has doubled down on having massive collaborations. Recent events featuring the likes of Operators based on footballers and fictional characters from movies and TV shows are proof of Activision’s growing interest for epic crossovers. Adding to this already extending list is another huge event. But this one might be the most anticipated collaboration so far for all the fans. Especially those who adore the Tomb Raider saga.

In case anyone missed keeping track of events, PlayStation had surprisingly revealed a Lara Croft-based Operator, last month, for Modern Warfare II. A blog mentioned her, among other licensed characters, for Season 5. However, there were many fans who were in doubt as Activision was silent on this situation – until recently.

When is Lara Croft Operator bundle releasing in Call of Duty Modern Warfare II Season 5?

Through a social media post on X (formerly Twitter), Activision officially confirmed Lara Croft’s entry into the CoD universe. While tagging the Tomb Raider account of the fictional gaming icon, the publisher hyped this crossover by asking players to have their “pistols ready”.

Although it’s confirmed that the legendary female video game character is coming to Call of Duty Modern Warfare II, there’s still mystery surrounding the release date of her Operator bundle. Thanks to the Season 5 Battle Pass, though, we do have a rough estimate of exactly when players can witness her debut.

It seems like the upcoming mid-season update will eventually introduce her into the game. Season 5 Reloaded is expected to launch on August 30 based on strong rumors. That’s because the overall duration of Season 5 is of 55 days, according to the Battle Pass timer. Hence, it only makes sense for the devs to drop a Reloaded update at the end of this month. Still, one should take this date with a grain of salt unless an official, mid-season blog is revealed.

READ MORE: Open Combat Missions in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III Explained With 10 Best Strategies To Use in Campaign

What is the Lara Croft Operator bundle priced at?

Going by how much the most exclusive bundles already cost in MWII, the Lara Croft bundle may arrive for a price of 2,400 COD Points. In other words, players will need to spend $19.99 to access her Operator for Multiplayer as well as Warzone. Given the enormous popularity of the Tomb Raider icon, it seems like fans will happily purchase this bundle.

Interestingly, there’s another reason why more players may end up buying it. There are rumors floating across the internet, indicating that the upcoming collaboration might be a marketing technique of Tomb Raider’s team to reveal Lara’s first look from a brand new AAA project. In case this such rumors are true, no one would like to miss out on this special opportunity.

Plus, given the Carry Forward feature of this year’s new Call of Duty, players will have the option to keep using their purchased bundles. This includes exclusive, licensed Operators as well. All things considered, Lara Croft fans are surely going to have a good time in 2023.

WATCH THIS STORY: Top 5 Best Selling Call of Duty Games of All Time