I would be really happy if that render was the cover.

I wouldn't. It's just beat up Lara's face and gives nothing of the game. TRU had dirty/almost headless Lara, I don't want just her face all over the cover. It probably will be though.

October 5th seems such a random place-holder date. :confused:

I agree with the idea that it's just a head and we could have something so much more interesting, but I'm just surprised with myself at how pleased I am seeing that image on a box art every once and a while.

Though maybe an image of the endurance or wrecked ships would be neat to see.

Something without Lara one day would be nice.

Well it is nice to see an actual box on the shelf, even if only a place-holder :p. A cover without Lara? Hmm, I dunno, maybe in the future, maybe something of the environments. Won't be for a long while, what with CD putting Lara as the star as they do.

Would be strange but fresh to see a crew of people from the game standing on the cover, with Lara standing in front of them.

I've sort of wanted Lara to be in the position of leading an expedition herself with other people.

HMV have updated their site to October 5th too. I know this is a place holder but I think the release date is definitely just around the corner with all these new dates popping up at the same time. :)

As much as I would love the Day One render to be the cover, I wouldn't mind that placeholder cover too. Her face will attract people for sure. Even the cover is a part of their marketing plan.

I'd love the face as the cover it's the perfect way to signal the start of a new franchise and re-imagining of Crystal's Lara.

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^ The difference between them is huge, but I can still see Lara. How can anyone tell she doesn't look like Lara Croft? She reminds me of classics Lara, but realistic.

wow Legend Lara looks so weird compared to TReboot Lara O.o