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Talking to GameInformer in a video interview, Horton revealed a plethora of new information about the game, announcing that it will feature different times of day and weathers, affecting when certain animals appear.The upgrade system from 2013's Tomb Raider is set to make a return, but will now allow players to upgrade multiple types of bows rather than the single bow from the previous game.Like its predecessor, traversal is set to remain a big part of Rise of The Tomb Raider, with Horton promising players an improved way to climb across mountains and other terrain.Traversal is not the only major new feature in Siberia - the team has also invested heavily in creating believable snow technology. Animals will leave unique footprints in the snow which will fill over time. Although, snow won't always be a useful tool, as players will find themselves under threat from avalanches and snow storms.Horton also reveals the first details of a new area outside snowy Siberia - The Oasis.“It isn’t completely permafrost. This Oasis, which we’re not going into a lot of detail about – just know that different weather, different temperatures are important to make sure we’re not going with one single look throughout the whole game.”Square Enix's timed exclusive will be released on Xbox 360 and Xbox One this year, with other platforms to be announced at a later date. For more on Rise of the Tomb Raider, be sure to keep an eye on IGN and our Rise of the Tomb Raider channel

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