Tomb Raider: Shanty Town is a DLC expansion for the 2013 action-adventure title, requiring the base game for access. This content exclusively enhances the competitive multiplayer mode by adding the "Shanty Town" map, which features steep climbs, multiple ziplines for quick traversal, and environmental traps for tactical advantage. It does not introduce new single-player story content or mechanics, serving as a focused addition for players invested in the online arenas.
This downloadable content package introduces a new dedicated map designed exclusively for the game's multiplayer modes. It does not add any new story missions, characters for the single-player experience, or fundamental changes to the core survival mechanics established in the base game.
The scope of this addition is limited to the multiplayer environment. It is a focused addition designed to provide fresh competitive arenas for players already invested in the game's online offerings.
The central feature of this DLC is the introduction of the "Shanty Town" multiplayer map. This environment is characterized by its makeshift, ramshackle architecture, suggesting a vertical and cluttered setting.
Key environmental features designed for competitive play include:
For multiplayer enthusiasts, this map provides a distinct tactical layout that emphasizes mobility and environmental awareness. The combination of verticality and traversal tools like ziplines suggests gameplay that rewards players who can quickly navigate complex, multi-tiered spaces while setting ambushes using the map's inherent trap mechanics.
This specific downloadable content was made available for the PC (Microsoft Windows) version of the parent game.