Lara Croft is back! Well, the old Lara Croft is back. And she's back in a new way… kind of.
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This is the Tomb Raider Trilogy Remastered, a compilation of the first three games in the Tomb Raider series coming to console and PC.
While the originals were developed by Core Design, the new remasters are being handled by Texas-based studio Asypr, which looks to celebrate almost 30 years of everyone's favourite video game heroine.
This is made up of Tomb Raider (1996), Tomb Raider 2 (1997) and Tomb Raider 3 (1998).
The new design looks to build off the original with real-time lighting effects alongside new character models, environments and enemies.
What's really cool is that the option to toggle between what the games looked like in the '90s and the new overhaul today will be available for those who want to get the full nostalgia treatment.
With not long to go until the Tomb Raider Trilogy Remastered hits digital store shelves around the globe, here's everything you need to know ahead of launch – including where to get the game cheap.
When is the Tomb Raider Trilogy Remastered release date?
Tomb Raider Trilogy Remastered. Aspyr
The Tomb Raider Trilogy Remastered is scheduled to release on 14th February 2024.
This is a simultaneous global release, so you can jump into the game wherever you are in the world. It also happens to be the same date as Lara Croft's Birthday.
The Tomb Raider Trilogy Remastered is being released simultaneously worldwide, so expect to be able to play the game from midnight on 14th February 2024.
Can I pre-order Tomb Raider Trilogy Remastered?
Tomb Raider Trilogy Remastered. Aspyr
You can pre-order digital copies of Tomb Raider Trilogy Remastered right now! Simply head to the digital storefront on the console of your choice to pre-order the game (with a nice 10 per cent discount on Steam and Switch).
If you own the original games on Steam, you can pick up the Tomb Raider 1-3 Remastered pack for 20 per cent off. It doesn’t seem like you can buy the remastered games separately, either, just as one full trilogy pack.
Pre-order Tomb Raider I-III Remastered Starring Lara Croft by using the links below:
There’s currently no sign of a physical release. Aspyr has made no announcement regarding a physical version, so if one is made available it will be after launch, likely as a limited-time run.
What platform is Tomb Raider Trilogy Remastered on?
Tomb Raider Trilogy Remastered is being released on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and PC (via Steam).
The only major platform missing appears to be the Epic Games Store, which like many releases may come at a later time.
Tomb Raider Trilogy Remastered gameplay and story details
Lara Croft in Tomb Raider.
The Tomb Raider Trilogy Remastered pack includes the original three Lara Croft games bundled together in one release. Each game has been lovingly remastered with updated graphics that stay true to the art direction of the originals.
If you’ve played the fantastic Legend of Zelda Ocarina of Time or Majora’s Mask 3DS remakes, you’ll understand what we mean by graphics that have been remade but still carry the tone and style of the original. The Quake 2 remaster has done something similar, too.
Better yet, if you prefer the graphics of the original trilogy, you can switch between the new graphics and polygonal look any time you like with the press of a button.
The bonus expansions and secret levels are included in all three games in this remastered trilogy pack, too. That means The Unfinished Business Expansion, The Gold Mask Expansion and The Lost Artifact Expansion are all here.
In terms of gameplay, nothing has yet been revealed on any changes/updates. As far as we can tell, expect the remastered trilogy of the original Tomb Raider games to play like the original releases but with shiny new HD graphics.
Is there a Tomb Raider Trilogy Remastered trailer?
Yes, there is a Tomb Raider Trilogy Remastered trailer! You can check out the short release date reveal below to see the game (and its new, but faithful, graphics) in action:
Tomb Raider Trilogy Remastered launches on 14th February 2024 across PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and PC (via Steam).
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Toby Saunders is a freelance writer specialising in Video Game journalism. He has a wealth of experience in the field and is published on many different websites including PCGamesN, Nintendo Life and Pocket Tactics. He has a degree in Film Studies (he gets to write about Film and TV occasionally, too).
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