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Season's Greetings!

Lara is passing 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!

See you in 2025! ✨

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Happy Anniversary, Tomb Raider!

Congratulations to our favourite saga. Tomb Raider celebrates 28 years since its release in 1996!

What game made you a fan of Lara Croft?

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Tomb Raider I-III Remastered is Getting a Physical Edition

As previously stated, Aspyr and Crystal Dynamics have announced today that they are once again partnering with Limited Run Games, this time for the highly anticipated release of Tomb Raider I-III Remastered on physical media!

Tomb Raider I-III Remastered Starring Lara Croft gathers the original three adventures and their respective expansions (Tomb Raider + "Unfinished Business", Tomb Raider II + "Golden Mask", and Tomb Raider III + "The Lost Artefact"), lovingly restored for a new generation, which launched earlier this year on February 14th. This definitive collection features upgraded graphics, performance enhancements and quality-of-life improvements such as achievement support.

The release encompasses three versions, with the Base and Deluxe editions coming this autumn to major retailers across the globe, plus an exclusive Limited Run Games Collector's Edition, only available for a limited time. All of them are now up for pre-order.

Explore the contents of every edition below and decide which one you want to add to your collection. We also have a discount code if you're planning on grabbing the Collector's Edition.

Base Edition

Price: $34.99 / 34,99€ / £29.99 Platforms: Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4/5, Xbox One/Series X|S

The base edition includes a physical copy of the game* and a jewel case.

*The game is on a region-free cart/disc.

Deluxe Edition

Price: $54.99 / 54,99€ / £49.99 Platforms: Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5

The deluxe edition includes the following items:

Deluxe Edition box

Physical copy of the game*

Exclusive SteelBook®

Official Soundtrack**

Exploration map book***

*The game is on a region-free cart/disc.

**Deluxe Edition copies in the Americas will receive all three games' original soundtracks as DLC. Deluxe Edition copies in Europe will receive all three games' original soundtracks as DLC, plus a "Greatest Hits" physical CD.

***The map book features over 80 pages full of secrets, including maps from every level of the trilogy and their expansions.

Limited Run Games Collector's Edition

Price: $199.99 / 186,95€ Platforms: Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 4/5, Xbox One/Series X|S

The collector's edition is exclusive to the Limited Run Games and Tomb Raider Gear stores and includes the following items:

Collector's Edition box

Physical copy of the game*

Replica of Lara Croft's dual pistols in a lit shadow box

Set of three posters (31 x 41 cm)

Set of premium trading cards

SteelBook®

Official Soundtrack**

Exploration map book***

Set of three Lara Croft polygonal figurines

*The game is on a region-free cart/disc for consoles and on a flash drive for PC.

**The soundtrack comes in both digital download and physical CD formats.

***The map book features over 80 pages full of secrets, including maps from every level of the trilogy and their expansions.

If you're buying the LRG Collector's Edition from the Tomb Raider Gear store, use our special code THECROFTTOMB at checkout and get a 20% discount on your purchase!

All Tomb Raider I-III Remastered physical editions are available for pre-order until June 23rd. Base and Deluxe editions will be released worldwide on September 24th, 2024. The exclusive and time-limited LRG Collector's Edition will only be available during pre-order and won't be on sale ever again, so be sure to not miss out on this fantastic opportunity to get this beautiful edition!

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Amazon is Set to Expand the Tomb Raider Franchise on Streaming and Film

It has been announced that Crystal Dynamics formed a new partnership with Amazon MGM Studios to help expand the franchise's universe with "additional stories" for streaming and film.

As a result of this exciting team-up, Prime Video revealed on its presentation today that it has ordered a live-action Tomb Raider series helmed by Phoebe Waller-Bridge (Fleabag, Killing Eve) as writer and executive producer.

Phoebe Waller-Bridge and Harrison Ford in Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny (2023)

"If I could tell my teenage self this was happening, I think she'd explode. Tomb Raider has been a huge part of my life, and I feel incredibly privileged to be bringing it to television with such passionate collaborators. Lara Croft means a lot to me, as she does to many, and I can't wait to go on this adventure. Bats 'n all," said Phoebe Waller-Bridge. "I'm so happy to announce that we have ordered the epic, globetrotting series Tomb Raider from the incredibly gifted Emmy-award winner Phoebe Waller-Bridge and the team at Crystal Dynamics," said Jennifer Salke, head of Amazon MGM Studios. "Fans and newcomers can look forward to exhilarating adventures that honour the legacy of this iconic character."

This partnership comes as no surprise since Crystal Dynamics struck a deal with Amazon Games in late 2022 to publish the next Tomb Raider game (TR12), currently being developed in Unreal Engine 5.

"Amazon MGM Studios and Amazon Games are incredible collaborators with a massive reach across the globe, enabling us to expand our Tomb Raider franchise with multiple new adventures and a shared passion for creating impactful, entertaining, emotional experiences for players and viewers throughout every facet of this universe," said Scot Amos, Head of Studio at Crystal Dynamics. "These timeless stories span all media platforms to meet audiences where they want to engage with Tomb Raider. It's a critical step towards our future with fans everywhere."

The show will follow the adventures of our beloved heroine and is set to premiere exclusively on Prime Video. Crystal Dynamics and Amazon MGM Studios are co-producing the series alongside dj2 Entertainment and Legendary Television—who are already working closely with the game developer on Netflix's awaited animated series.

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The Lara Croft Collection is Getting a Physical Edition

Crystal Dynamics, in partnership with Limited Run Games, has announced a special physical release for The Lara Croft Collection.

The Lara Croft Collection is a double game pack consisting of the Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light (2010) and Lara Croft and the Temple of Osiris (2014) spin-offs, ported last year to the Nintendo Switch by Feral Interactive.

This Limited Run #236 release encompasses two versions, Standard and Collector's editions, and their pre-orders will be open for a limited time.

Below you can explore and see what each edition holds.

Standard Edition

Price: $39.99

The standard edition includes a physical copy of the game* and a full-colour booklet.

*The game is on a region-free cart.

Collector's Edition

Price: $89.99

The collector's edition includes the following items:

Iconic Trapezoid Box

Physical copy of the game* and a full-colour booklet

SteelBook®

Acrylic Standee

Soundtrack

Art Prints

*The game is on a region-free cart.

Both The Lara Croft Collection physical editions will only be available for pre-order from May 10 to June 9, 2024. Past that date, this time-limited release won't be on sale again, so be sure to not miss out on this fantastic opportunity to add the game to your collection and pre-order while you can!

And now you're wondering, "Why does this get a physical edition and not the remastered games?". Well, you're in luck because Crystal Dynamics also confirmed this:

"To those of you who've been asking for a physical release of Tomb Raider I-III Remastered Starring Lara Croft, we've heard you loud and clear. We're excited to share that we're also partnering with Limited Run Games on a physical edition! But stay tuned to our socials—we will have more to reveal on May 21."

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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.