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Tomb Raider I-III Remastered: Update 1.03

The development team at Aspyr rolled out the second major update to Tomb Raider I-III Remastered, which should already be live across all platforms worldwide. The patch addresses some of the community's most reported issues, including a missing outfit, bugged achievements/trophies, outdated and missing textures, and various bugs, among others.

Take a look at the patch notes below for a detailed list of changes.

General

Epic Games Store build now launches in fullscreen mode on initial launch rather than windowed mode

Lara's character now disappears when the camera gets too close instead of clipping through her head

Fixed an issue where Steam achievements would sometimes have the wrong descriptions

The action indicator will no longer display if Lara is unable to interact with an object

Achievement "Ready to Raid" (TRII) now unlocks when completing the proper conditions

Achievement "Exaggerated Threat" (TRI) now only unlocks when completing the proper conditions

Achievement "Gifts of Wonderland" (TRI) now unlocks when completing the proper conditions

The default Photo Mode pose where Lara is not holding a weapon is now consistent between SD and HD modes

Improved translation in various languages

Dynamic lighting now corresponds more accurately to the original games

Bloody T-Rex Lara outfit now available in Photo Mode

New Photo Mode poses

Lara's hair no longer expands/contracts in HD mode

Addressed graphical issues on many doors where the textures would flash rapidly

Improved rain, fire and smoke effects

Tomb Raider I

Windows are now properly transparent in the Natla's Mines level

Toned down the red mist effect in the cutscene with Natla placing the Scion in the Atlantis level

Lara can now destroy the Scion with all weapons

Updated lightning effects in Thor's room in the St. Francis' Folly level

Updated missing textures in the Lost Valley level

The flare control option is no longer greyed out in the menu

Updated skybox of Lara's Home

Tomb Raider II

Added a special outfit for the Nightmare in Vegas level

Updated spiderweb textures in HD mode

Lara now properly grabs ledges when running off and holding the grab button

Resolved missing muzzle flashes in cutscenes

Resolved camera twitching when Lara approaches the ledge in the Living Quarters level

Updated incorrect textures on the walls in The Deck level

Resolved a small gap between some textures in The Great Wall level

Lights in HD mode now flicker correctly in the Wreck of the Maria Doria level

Wall textures now match SD and HD modes in the Wreck of the Maria Doria level

Resolved small gaps in between some textures in the Venice level

Gondolas are now breakable regardless of the positioning of the other boat

Proper chimney textures are now present in HD mode in the Bartoli's Hideout level

Graphical overhaul of all Maria Doria levels

The opera dome is now visible from the outside in the Opera House level

Updated skyboxes of Lara's Home, Tibetan Foothills and Barkhang Monastery levels

Missing waterfall added in the Temple of Xian level

Music tracks no longer repeat

Tomb Raider III

Updated quicksand to have VFX in HD mode

Foliage textures updated to be more transparent

When Lara collects her items back in High Security Compound, all the items now appear in the preview display when you pick them up

3D models of Meteorite Artifacts were not transparent in HD mode

Updated hard-to-spot platforms in HD mode in the Lost City of Tinnos level

Updated missing textures in the Lost City of Tinnos level

Black water texture is no longer visible in the Lost City of Tinnos and Madubu Gorge levels

Updated lighting in caves in the Madubu Gorge level

It’s now more clear that some walls are climbable in HD Mode in the Madubu Gorge level

Updated lighting in HD Mode in the RX-Tech Mines level

Resolved missing textures in HD Mode in the RX-Tech Mines level

Crevice is clearly visible in the ice wall in HD mode in the RX-Tech Mines level

The arrow on the sign now turns off when using the railroad switcher in the RX-Tech Mines level

Resolved several gaps in textures in the Nevada Desert level

Environments from other rooms are no longer visible in sections of the Nevada Desert level

Lara no longer dies when jumping near a wall of spikes in the Willard's Lair level

Environments from other rooms are no longer visible in sections of the Shakespeare Cliff level

Willard is now holding the elevator remote in the cutscene after completing the Antarctica level

Resolved missing textures in the Area 51 level

Character models no longer disappear during the cutscene in the Aldwych level

The radar texture does not disappear anymore when viewed from certain angles in the High Security Compound level

The vent hole in the hut roof is now transparent in the Coastal Village level

Sparkling mutagen now looks brighter in HD mode in the Sleeping with the Fishes level

Lighting overhaul of the Lud's Gate and Aldwych levels

Chandeliers updated to better match the original model in Lara's Home

Graphical overhaul of the The Lost Artefact levels

Added a skybox in the Lud's Gate level

Updated skyboxes of Highland Fling, Willard's Lair and It's a Madhouse! levels

Tomb Raider I-III Remastered: Starring Lara Croft is available on Nintendo Switch, PC via Epic Games Store, GOG and Steam, PlayStation 4/5, Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S.

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Happy Easter to all who celebrate it! Wishing you and your loved ones a wonderful holiday.

Shadow of the Tomb Raider concept art by Ricardo Lima

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Tomb Raider I-III Remastered: Update 1.02

The development team at Aspyr rolled out the first major update to Tomb Raider I-III Remastered, which should already be live across all platforms worldwide. The patch addresses some of the community's most reported issues, like missing/bugged textures, poor lighting in select areas, visibility of smaller pickups, and missing objects, among others.

Take a look at the patch notes below for a detailed list of changes.

General

Added missing HD textures

Updated textures under ladders to no longer be impacted by camera movement

Updated lighting in certain dimly lit areas

Resolved textures that would occasionally disappear depending on camera positioning

Reworked pickup items in dimly lit locations to be more visible

Tomb Raider I

Fixed image sizes so paintings were no longer cropped in Lara's Home

Resolved a partial missing door in the Egypt section

Updated textures on key pickups to be more visible

Updated lava textures to not be transparent when viewed at certain angles

Tomb Raider II

Resolved a crash that would occur in the Home Sweet Home level

Updated hitbox for spiders in The Great Wall level

Updated misplaced secrets in Golden Mask levels

Snowmobile no longer rides backwards when firing in Modern Controls

Updated door handles to include proper textures in the Diving Area level

Updated HD molten gold texture in the Kingdom level

Updated snow camouflage in HD mode in The Cold War level

Gold nugget is now visible in the Furnace of the Gods level

Tomb Raider III

Updated quicksand textures in HD mode

Waterfall no longer disappears when switching the levels in the control room of Nevada Desert

Secret level All Hallows now triggers properly

Skybox details are now visible in HD mode at the beginning of Shakespeare Cliff

Tomb Raider I-III Remastered: Starring Lara Croft is out now on Nintendo Switch, PC via Epic Games Store, GOG and Steam, PlayStation 4/5, Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S.

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A Survivor Was Born 11 Years Ago!

On this day, 11 years ago, we shipwrecked on a mysterious island off the coast of Japan, located somewhere in the Dragon's Triangle.

From escaping captivity to climbing a radio tower to signal for help, Lara faced a perilous and challenging ordeal to reunite with her crewmates and leave Yamatai for good.

Which moment from the game struck you the most? 🏹⛩️🏯

Explore the gallery below for a short trip down memory lane!

Happy anniversary to Tomb Raider (2013) and congratulations for this big milestone to the development teams at Crystal Dynamics and Eidos Montréal, the entire cast of actors, Square Enix, and everyone involved in making the game.

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Tomb Raider I-III Remastered Official Launch Trailer

Aspyr and Crystal Dynamics have shared a launch trailer to mark the release of the highly anticipated Tomb Raider I-III Remastered.

Tomb Raider I-III Remastered is a collection of the original three games developed by Core Design in the '90s, including their respective expansions and secret levels, lovingly and carefully restored for a new generation with considerable improvements and enhancements such as options to switch between classic/modern graphics and control schemes, a photo mode, achievement support, and much more.

The game is out now on Nintendo Switch, PC via Epic Games Store, GOG and Steam, PlayStation 4/5, Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S.

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Tomb Raider I-III Remaster is OUT NOW!

The highly anticipated Tomb Raider I-III Remastered is finally available on all platforms worldwide, and its reception couldn't be better. Congrats to @tombraider on a fantastic release and to the teams at Aspyr and Saber Interactive for developing what is undoubtedly the greatest remaster of all time.

We are incredibly excited to return to the games from our childhood. So much so that we can now share some of the screenshots we've taken during our early access with the game these past few days using its own photo mode.

And on that side of the screen, are you playing yet? If so, happy adventures! 🌿

Tomb Raider I-III Remastered is a collection of the original three games developed by Core Design in the '90s, including their respective expansions and secret levels, lovingly and carefully restored for a new generation with considerable improvements and enhancements such as options to switch between classic/modern graphics and control schemes, a photo mode, achievement support, and much more.

The game is out now on Nintendo Switch, PC via Epic Games Store, GOG and Steam, PlayStation 4/5, Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S.

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Happy birthday to ✨HER✨, our iconic adventurer and the undisputed queen of gaming, Lara Croft.

*The screenshot was taken using the game’s photo mode.

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Tomb Raider I-III Remastered Giveaway

Happy Tomb Raider I-III Remastered day!

Considering that today is already a very special day since it's Valentine's Day Lara's birthday, we're also celebrating the release of the remastered collection with a brand new giveaway (missed those?), with the grand prize being one PC (Steam) code of the game.

The contest is now live across our social channels, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, so you can enter in one of them or maybe all three if you wish. Keep in mind that it ends today at 11:59 pm (GMT).

Our deepest thanks to Aspyr and Crystal Dynamics for gifting us this extra code! ❤️

Good luck to those participating!

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TombRaider.com Has Been Redesigned

The official Tomb Raider website just got a brand-new look!

Crystal Dynamics has soft-launched what will be the ultimate hub for everything related to the franchise. The portal features a landing page with the main headlines and a fun little puzzle to be solved along with news and product releases sections, a shop, and a members-only area with exclusive rewards to be earned.

In addition to the latest news, the community team is set to pen regular content about many aspects of the saga, with original articles ranging from developer blogs and peeks behind the scenes to deep dives into the lore, throwbacks, and community spotlights, including fan guest blogs—be sure to shoot an e-mail to community@crystald.com if you're interested in writing a piece.

As mentioned previously, the website has a product section with every mainline title and spin-off currently available on digital storefronts with detailed information, screenshots and links to each platform, from the original Tomb Raider (1996) to the upcoming release, Tomb Raider I-III Remastered.

But there's more to this franchise than its games. On the Tomb Raider Gear Store, you'll find a dedicated shop featuring Tomb Raider-branded apparel and accessories as well as merchandise and memorabilia from all eras of the saga. Unfortunately, the store will not be live during soft-launch but you can subscribe to its mailing list and earn a special discount voucher for your first purchase.

And lastly, the club every Tomb Raider fan will want to a part of!

Aptly named "Society of Raiders", this new membership program will regularly challenge its members with puzzles and tasks that, when completed, will unlock exclusive digital rewards in their member account such as avatars and wallpapers, among others.

There is also a newsletter available to everyone who subscribes where they'll receive monthly or even weekly recaps with the latest news, merchandise, offers, and more.

The website is currently in soft launch and will be fully operational on February 14th but you can already explore it, create an account, and complete the first challenge of the club. Happy raiding!

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Counting down to Tomb Raider I-III Remastered! ⏱️

We're exactly one month away from the release of Tomb Raider I-III Remastered, the long-awaited collection containing the first three adventures of Lara Croft, including their respective expansions, originally developed by Core Design, now lovingly updated by Aspyr for a new generation. 

Who else will rediscover or explore these titles for the very first time? What are you most excited about?

The game is available for pre-order and launches February 14th for Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 4/5, and Xbox One/Series X|S.

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Season's Greetings!

Lara is blasting through your feed on our behalf to wish you and yours Happy Holidays (“Boas Festas” in Portuguese, our mother tongue) and a new year (back)packed with plenty of treasures, medkits, and, most of all, unforgettable adventures!

Once more, this has been another quiet year for us, this time due to work-life balance. Next year, we hope to be active again to bring updates on all things Tomb Raider, including our usual weekly segments and curated community content. We’ll be signing off for the holidays, so see you all in 2024! ✨

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Original Lara Croft Gets a TUBBZ Duckie

On the occasion of the series' 27th anniversary, Crystal Dynamics and Numskull Designs have announced the first-ever Tomb Raider TUBBZ Cosplaying Duck based on Lara's polygonal model of the classic 1996 game.

This officially licensed figure is now part of Numskulls' popular cross-brand range, a unique, highly collectible series of gaming, film, TV show, and pop culture characters stylized in rubber duck form. Featuring cute, recognisable designs, these figurines showcase individual poses to suit their characters, and each comes packaged in a stackable box with a unique bathtub-shaped display stand!

"Can you believe it’s been 27 years since Tomb Raider launched into the gaming world and we first met protagonist Lara Croft? Today, the iconic gaming character is a total legend and Numskull is celebrating her staying power and taking her pop culture status to new heights with this new Classic Lara Croft TUBBZ collectible. There’s no mistaking her even as a cosplaying duck, her hair and facial features are captured with retro perfection. She is, of course, wearing her signature tank top, shorts and combat boots and has her dual-wielded pistols to hand so she's set for duck pond action."

Standing approximately 9 cm (3.54") tall, this tremendously detailed 'First Edition' TUBBZ is made from high-quality PVC and comes in a collector's bathtub featuring the Tomb Raider logo, with a 'First Edition' seal printed on the base of the duck and a holographic sticker on the packaging.

The Classic Lara Croft TUBBZ Cosplaying Duck is now available for pre-order and is set to release in February 2024.

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Happy Anniversary, Tomb Raider!

Originally developed by Core Design, the game that started it all was released on this day 27 years ago!

From facing the T-Rex in the vast mountain ranges of Peru, overcoming all the trials in St. Francis Folly, navigating the underwater shrine underneath the sphinx, and finally battling the Torso monster and Natla herself in the bowels of Atlantis, Lara certainly played for sport in her quest to find the three missing pieces of the Scion.

What are your favourite moments from this classic title?

Explore the gallery below for a trip down memory lane!

Our deepest gratitude to everyone involved in the creation of this gaming landmark and cultural phenomenon as it changed our lives forever. Long live Lara Croft! ✨

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Tomb Raider Anime Finally Revealed By Netflix

Yesterday, in their DROP 01 livestream, Netflix announced and revealed an impressive catalogue of upcoming adaptations based on well-known franchises. Among those was the highly anticipated Tomb Raider animated series, unveiled with a short teaser trailer, which you can watch below.

Co-produced by Legendary Television and dj2 Entertainment in partnership with Crystal Dynamics, Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft will follow the adventures of our heroine after the events of Shadow of the Tomb Raider (2018), leading the story into the next mainline game.

The series will premiere in 2024, exclusively on Netflix. More details to come soon.

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Tomb Raider I-III Remastered Has Been Announced!

The classics are back, and they look better than ever! Relive—or experience for the very first time—the original adventures of our iconic Lara Croft lovingly remastered for a new generation.

Tomb Raider I-III Remastered: Starring Lara Croft is a definitive collection of the trilogy started by Core Design over 27 years ago, which includes Tomb Raider, Tomb Raider II, Tomb Raider III, and all of their respective secret levels and expansions previously available on PC only. This game bundle has been carefully restored with upgraded graphics and many other enhancements by the skilled hands of developer Aspyr, who was responsible for bringing the classics to the Mac back in the day.

Tomb Raider I-III Remastered lets long-time fans and newcomers alike step into the boots of the iconic hero in her first three adventures like never before. Experience the classic action and innovative gameplay that helped pioneer 3D gaming, spawned a beloved franchise which has sold more than 95 million copies worldwide since its debut in 1996, and made Lara Croft one of the most recognizable video game characters in the world. From the treacherous tombs of Peru in the original Tomb Raider to the awe-inspiring sights of Venice in Tomb Raider II and the mystical realm of India in Tomb Raider III, players will embark on a nostalgic journey filled with breathtaking landscapes and ingenious puzzles. Dust off your gear, sharpen your wits and prepare to step into Lara Croft's adventurous shoes once again as we accompany Lara on her original globe-trotting expeditions.

🦖 Tomb Raider (1996)

In the game that started it all, adventurer Lara Croft has been hired to recover the pieces of an ancient artefact known as the Scion. With her fearless acrobatic style, she runs, jumps, swims and climbs her way towards the truth of its origins and powers—leaving only a trail of empty tombs and gun cartridges in her wake.

Tomb Raider comes complete with the "Unfinished Business" (1998) expansion, which adds four new bonus levels spread into two extra chapters:

In Shadow of the Cat, several months after the events of Tomb Raider, Lara returns to the city of Khamoon, where she must investigate a hidden temple dedicated to the feline goddess Bastet.

In Unfinished Business, directly after the ending of the original game, Lara discovers a ruined segment in Atlantis, allegedly containing an alien hatchery. She must destroy the remnants of the Atlantean race before they infest the world.

🐉 Tomb Raider II: Starring Lara Croft (1997)

In the sequel, Lara travels around the globe on a quest to retrieve the legendary Dagger of Xian, fabled to grant the powers of a fire-breathing dragon to its holder. During her journey, she finds she's not the only one in search of danger! Warrior Monks and crazed cult members plot against her as she travels from the canals of Venice, to the bottom of the sea, and even to the remote mountain peaks of Tibet.

Tomb Raider II includes the "Golden Mask" (1999) expansion, which adds five new levels in a separate mini-adventure.

In Golden Mask, Lara explores an abandoned Soviet military base and mine shaft somewhere in Alaska and discovers a strange and hidden world within. Many surprises await as she uncovers its secrets.

In the bonus level Nightmare in Vegas, while on holiday, Lara is taken by surprise when the hotel she resides in is taken over by baddies. After receiving an ominous vision of her butler Winston, our heroine sets off to rescue him.

☄️ Tomb Raider III: Adventures of Lara Croft (1998)

In the third and last game of the original trilogy, Lara Croft follows the clues to a mystery that defies any earthly explanation as she tries to lay hands on four powerful artefacts fashioned from the heart of an ancient meteorite. From the jungles of India to the icy wastes of Antarctica, across the rooftops of London and into the depths of Nevada's mysterious Area 51, Lara is ready for anything that comes her way.

Tomb Raider III includes "The Lost Artefact" (2000) expansion, which adds six new levels to explore.

In The Lost Artefact, after receiving a strange invitation to the Scottish Highlands, Lara now learns of the existence of a fifth artefact, the Hand of Rathmore. Lost for many years, this final piece will complete the set and unlock the secret of the ancient meteor's powers. A hazardous trail riddled with traps and enemies takes her from a Scottish castle's subterranean laboratory to the Parisian Catacombs.

As previously stated, in addition to a visual makeover, various enhancements were made to improve gameplay and performance. Along the three adventures, you'll be able to toggle between updated and original graphics and switch between modern and classic control schemes instantly. Furthermore, there are numerous quality-of-life improvements, including a camera lock-on and achievement/trophy support.

The game is now available to pre-order for 29,99€ with special savings opportunities for each platform:

Console players can pre-order with a 10% discount (some restrictions apply).

PC players can pre-order with a 20% loyalty discount if they currently own the original games on Steam or GOG.

Tomb Raider I-III Remastered: Starring Lara Croft releases on February 14th, 2024, on Nintendo Switch, PC via Steam and GOG, PlayStation 4 and 5, and Xbox One and Series X|S.

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Happy Anniversary, Angel of Darkness!

Developer Core Design's last Tomb Raider title is turning 20 years old today! Can you believe it? 

From Paris to Prague, Angel of Darkness took Lara deep into Europe's dark underworld to stop a centuries-old order from awakening an ancient race to rule over mankind. She meets countless friends and foes on her journey, including demon hunter Kurtis Trent, the series' first-ever co-protagonist. With a large cult following, the game features a thrilling storyline, captivating environments and atmosphere, a fantastic soundtrack, and perhaps the best and ultimate portrayal of our classic Lara Croft.

Did you play it? What did you think? Tell us in the comments! 💭

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Happy Easter to those who celebrate it! 

We hope you all have a wonderful time alongside your loved ones ✨