I feel like some games have female leads for the sake of having female leads, and not because they think that should be the direction of the game. Not Tomb Raider, but perhaps something like that Dinosaur Robot game that was announced at E3. Like to make it more "unique", and like it is breaking gender stererotypes like guys being the hero.
I dunno, it just seems like that to me.
Can't wait for The Zelder Scrolls 3: Breath of The Wild Hunt!