News 2023This page will only collect the year's news. For older news or history, SEE TIMELINE
JanuaryWednesday 18th January 2023
OFFICIAL NEWS: Tomb Raider and PowerWash Simulator announce a free crossover, allowing players to clean up Lara Croft's manor, artefacts and vehicles in PowerWash Simulator. Release date: 31st January 2023. You can read the FAQ here. [Source] Tuesday 31st January 2023 OFFICIAL NEWS: PowerWash Simulator's Tomb Raider DLC releases today! [Source] FebruaryWednesday 1st February 2023
MOBILE NEWS: The official Tomb Raider channels release a trailer for Tomb Raider Reloaded, teasing the February 14th release date. Available on Google Play, iOS, and even Netflix. Those on Android can pre-register now for access to the Golden Edition of Lara's iconic Twin Pistols. For a limited time only (after which, it becomes available for all players) [Source] Sunday 19th February 2023 MOBILE NEWS: The mobile and Netflix game 'Tomb Raider: Reloaded' released worldwide on February 14th. March |
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Saturday 18th March 2023
MOBILE NEWS: A new event has begun in the mobile game 'Tomb Raider: Reloaded'.
MOBILE NEWS: A new event has begun in the mobile game 'Tomb Raider: Reloaded'.
April |
Saturday 1st April 2023
MOBILE NEWS: The event 'Stockpile Surplus' has now ended in the mobile game 'Tomb Raider: Reloaded'. New event 'Amphibian Ambush' has begun, lasting for approximately 7 days.
Saturday 8th April 2023
FAN NEWS: The Tomb Raider: The Times Exclusive - The remaining missing episodes of the story supplement (episodes 2,3 and 5) have finally been unearthed by UroshUchiha. You can find it here in their post on the tombraiderforums, along with a few little extras added in. We'll be archiving this very soon.
Tuesday 11th April 2023
OFFICIAL NEWS: Announcement of a Tomb Raider x The Walking Dead mobile game crossover. The crossover begins today. [Source]
Saturday 15th April 2023
MOBILE NEWS: A new event has begun in the mobile game Tomb Raider: Reloaded, 'Machu Madness'. Also game has received an update via the app store pages, with many gear statistics almost halved, the second chapter receiving an additional 20 levels and a Relics page revamp.
Saturday 18th March 2023
MOBILE NEWS: A new event has begun in the mobile game 'Tomb Raider: Reloaded'.
Friday 21st April 2023
MOBILE NEWS: A new event has begun in the mobile game Tomb Raider: Reloaded, 'Scorching Sands'.
Saturday 29th April 2023
MOBILE NEWS: A new event has begun in the mobile game Tomb Raider: Reloaded, 'Jungle Journey' and will last for around 7 days. Began on 28th April.
MOBILE NEWS: The event 'Stockpile Surplus' has now ended in the mobile game 'Tomb Raider: Reloaded'. New event 'Amphibian Ambush' has begun, lasting for approximately 7 days.
Saturday 8th April 2023
FAN NEWS: The Tomb Raider: The Times Exclusive - The remaining missing episodes of the story supplement (episodes 2,3 and 5) have finally been unearthed by UroshUchiha. You can find it here in their post on the tombraiderforums, along with a few little extras added in. We'll be archiving this very soon.
Tuesday 11th April 2023
OFFICIAL NEWS: Announcement of a Tomb Raider x The Walking Dead mobile game crossover. The crossover begins today. [Source]
Saturday 15th April 2023
MOBILE NEWS: A new event has begun in the mobile game Tomb Raider: Reloaded, 'Machu Madness'. Also game has received an update via the app store pages, with many gear statistics almost halved, the second chapter receiving an additional 20 levels and a Relics page revamp.
Saturday 18th March 2023
MOBILE NEWS: A new event has begun in the mobile game 'Tomb Raider: Reloaded'.
Friday 21st April 2023
MOBILE NEWS: A new event has begun in the mobile game Tomb Raider: Reloaded, 'Scorching Sands'.
Saturday 29th April 2023
MOBILE NEWS: A new event has begun in the mobile game Tomb Raider: Reloaded, 'Jungle Journey' and will last for around 7 days. Began on 28th April.
May |
Saturday 6th May 2023
MOBILE NEWS: A new event has began yesterday in the mobile game Tomb Raider: Reloaded, 'Macho Missions' and will last for around 8 days.
Sunday 14th May 2023
MOBILE NEWS: A new event began Friday in the mobile game Tomb Raider: Reloaded.
Sunday 21st May 2023
MOBILE NEWS: A new event began Friday 19th in the mobile game Tomb Raider: Reloaded.
Saturday 27th May 2023
MOBILE NEWS: A new event began Friday 26th in the mobile game Tomb Raider: Reloaded, called 'Spring Loaded'. It combines the two types of events (stickers & tasks), there is a new outfit and weapon available to earn: Denim Jacket and Temporal Shotgun.
OFFICIAL NEWS: The tabletop RPG 'Lara Croft Tomb Raiders' released on May 15th on the official Tomb Raider Blog.
MOBILE NEWS: A new event has began yesterday in the mobile game Tomb Raider: Reloaded, 'Macho Missions' and will last for around 8 days.
Sunday 14th May 2023
MOBILE NEWS: A new event began Friday in the mobile game Tomb Raider: Reloaded.
Sunday 21st May 2023
MOBILE NEWS: A new event began Friday 19th in the mobile game Tomb Raider: Reloaded.
Saturday 27th May 2023
MOBILE NEWS: A new event began Friday 26th in the mobile game Tomb Raider: Reloaded, called 'Spring Loaded'. It combines the two types of events (stickers & tasks), there is a new outfit and weapon available to earn: Denim Jacket and Temporal Shotgun.
OFFICIAL NEWS: The tabletop RPG 'Lara Croft Tomb Raiders' released on May 15th on the official Tomb Raider Blog.
June |
Friday 9th June 2023
OFFICIAL NEWS: A Tomb Raider and Fall Guys crossover was officially revealed and is coming to the game in the next Fame Pass. [Source] [Source]
OFFICIAL NEWS: A new online casino slots game has come to light, 'Lara Croft: Tomb of the Sun'. It is developed by 'Triple Edge Studio' and takes place "in an Aztec type location". It features images that represent Lara from 'Shadow of the Tomb Raider'. [Source]
MOBILE NEWS: A new event began today in the mobile game 'Tomb Raider: Reloaded', called 'Sunken Stickers' and it will last for around 8 days.
Thursday 15th June 2023
MOBILE NEWS: 4 new Chapters have been added to 'Tomb Raider: Reloaded', with only one of them currently playable.
OFFICIAL NEWS: A date has been revealed for the Nintendo Switch versions of 'Lara Croft & The Guardian of Light' and 'Lara Croft & The Temple of Osiris'. 'The Lara Croft Collection' can be preordered on the Nintendo eShop for $24.99 / £19.99 / €24,99. Currently, and maybe permanently, it is only digital.
Saturday 24th June 2023
MOBILE NEWS: A new event started on Friday 23rd in 'Tomb Raider: Reloaded', called 'Swamp Stickers' and it will last approximately 7 days.
FAN NEWS: Part two of the 'Tomb Raider: The Dark Angel Symphony' documentary is out now, titled 'Peter Connelly - Symphony of Revelation'. Here are the links to both: PART 1 | PART 2
OFFICIAL NEWS: A Tomb Raider and Fall Guys crossover was officially revealed and is coming to the game in the next Fame Pass. [Source] [Source]
OFFICIAL NEWS: A new online casino slots game has come to light, 'Lara Croft: Tomb of the Sun'. It is developed by 'Triple Edge Studio' and takes place "in an Aztec type location". It features images that represent Lara from 'Shadow of the Tomb Raider'. [Source]
MOBILE NEWS: A new event began today in the mobile game 'Tomb Raider: Reloaded', called 'Sunken Stickers' and it will last for around 8 days.
Thursday 15th June 2023
MOBILE NEWS: 4 new Chapters have been added to 'Tomb Raider: Reloaded', with only one of them currently playable.
OFFICIAL NEWS: A date has been revealed for the Nintendo Switch versions of 'Lara Croft & The Guardian of Light' and 'Lara Croft & The Temple of Osiris'. 'The Lara Croft Collection' can be preordered on the Nintendo eShop for $24.99 / £19.99 / €24,99. Currently, and maybe permanently, it is only digital.
Saturday 24th June 2023
MOBILE NEWS: A new event started on Friday 23rd in 'Tomb Raider: Reloaded', called 'Swamp Stickers' and it will last approximately 7 days.
FAN NEWS: Part two of the 'Tomb Raider: The Dark Angel Symphony' documentary is out now, titled 'Peter Connelly - Symphony of Revelation'. Here are the links to both: PART 1 | PART 2
July |
Sunday 16th July 2023
MERCHANDISE NEWS: The Company 'Hunger Club' has shown off the final art design for their 3rd Tomb Raider t-shirt. Although not officially endorsed, this item will be available for pre-order on Friday 28th July 2023 for 3 weeks. [Source]
MERCHANDISE NEWS: 'Iron Studios' have revealed a new license with Tomb Raider. There hasn't been any official announcement of this deal yet and there are no further details known at this time. [Source]
MERCHANDISE NEWS: A figure by the company 'Minix' was leaked on Amazon France. This figure is based on the 2018 movie version of Lara Croft, played by Alicia Vikander and it appears that it will only be for sale in France. Fansite admins and TR collectors Mik and Dan contacted Minix customer service and found out that it will be released in September this year. [Source]
MERCHANDISE NEWS: The Company 'Hunger Club' has shown off the final art design for their 3rd Tomb Raider t-shirt. Although not officially endorsed, this item will be available for pre-order on Friday 28th July 2023 for 3 weeks. [Source]
MERCHANDISE NEWS: 'Iron Studios' have revealed a new license with Tomb Raider. There hasn't been any official announcement of this deal yet and there are no further details known at this time. [Source]
MERCHANDISE NEWS: A figure by the company 'Minix' was leaked on Amazon France. This figure is based on the 2018 movie version of Lara Croft, played by Alicia Vikander and it appears that it will only be for sale in France. Fansite admins and TR collectors Mik and Dan contacted Minix customer service and found out that it will be released in September this year. [Source]
August |
Friday 25th August 2023
OFFICIAL NEWS: Lara Croft has been officially announced as a playable character in the crossover into 'Call of Duty'. [Source]
OFFICIAL NEWS: Earlier in the week, the official Tomb Raider website was updated, and for now, fans can sign up to receive information about future TR goodies.
OFFICIAL NEWS: Lara Croft has been officially announced as a playable character in the crossover into 'Call of Duty'. [Source]
OFFICIAL NEWS: Earlier in the week, the official Tomb Raider website was updated, and for now, fans can sign up to receive information about future TR goodies.
September |
Saturday 2nd September 2023
OFFICIAL NEWS: Lara Croft will be available in 'Call of Duty' on September 9th. The 'Tracer Pack: Tomb Raider Bundle' will include 3 Weapon Blueprints (an Ice Axe melee weapon, the "Mythic Defender" SMG and "Mach-5" dual pistols), a "Tomb Buggy" vehicle skin for the Chop Top, a Loading Screen, a Sticker and an Emblem. Lara will have her own Finishing Move called the "Croft Manner".
Thursday 14th September 2023
OFFICIAL NEWS: Remasters of Tomb Raider, Tomb Raider 2 and Tomb Raider 3, including the Gold levels, have been announced. It will allow players to choose between the classic graphics and remastered graphics, as well as between the classic or modern joystick control schemes, and it will also feature achievements and camera lock-on. It will release on February 14th 2024, on PS4, PS5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S and PC via Steam and GOG. It has been announced as digital only. [Source]
Thursday 28th September 2023
OFFICIAL NEWS: A preview of the official Tomb Raider anime dropped yesterday. Titled 'Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft', the anime features Hayley Atwell and will be available on Netflix in 2024. [Source]
OFFICIAL NEWS: Lara Croft will be available in 'Call of Duty' on September 9th. The 'Tracer Pack: Tomb Raider Bundle' will include 3 Weapon Blueprints (an Ice Axe melee weapon, the "Mythic Defender" SMG and "Mach-5" dual pistols), a "Tomb Buggy" vehicle skin for the Chop Top, a Loading Screen, a Sticker and an Emblem. Lara will have her own Finishing Move called the "Croft Manner".
Thursday 14th September 2023
OFFICIAL NEWS: Remasters of Tomb Raider, Tomb Raider 2 and Tomb Raider 3, including the Gold levels, have been announced. It will allow players to choose between the classic graphics and remastered graphics, as well as between the classic or modern joystick control schemes, and it will also feature achievements and camera lock-on. It will release on February 14th 2024, on PS4, PS5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S and PC via Steam and GOG. It has been announced as digital only. [Source]
Thursday 28th September 2023
OFFICIAL NEWS: A preview of the official Tomb Raider anime dropped yesterday. Titled 'Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft', the anime features Hayley Atwell and will be available on Netflix in 2024. [Source]
October |
Thursday 26th October 2023
OFFICIAL NEWS: Happy Anniversary Tomb Raider! The franchise turned 27 yesterday (Oct 25th).
OFFICIAL NEWS: A survey has been promoted, by 'Idea Planet/BDA' for fans to fill out to help create the 'Tomb Raider™ Collector's Bundle'.
MERCHANDISE NEWS: A classic style Lara Croft 'Tubbz Cosplaying Duck Collectable' is now available for pre-order for £19.99. [UK Source] Here are the specs from the 'Just Geek' website: - Designed and engineered by Numskull Designs. - Official Crystal Dynamics product. - TUBBZ – your favourite video game, movie, TV show, and comic book characters come to life as cosplaying ducks. - A ‘First Edition’ TUBBZ. Comes in a collector’s bathtub, featuring Tomb Raider logo, ‘First Edition’ printed on base of duck and sticker on packaging. - Highly detailed features and made from high quality PVC. - Approximately 3.54” (9cm) tall when outside of tub display stand (some may vary).
OFFICIAL NEWS: Happy Anniversary Tomb Raider! The franchise turned 27 yesterday (Oct 25th).
OFFICIAL NEWS: A survey has been promoted, by 'Idea Planet/BDA' for fans to fill out to help create the 'Tomb Raider™ Collector's Bundle'.
MERCHANDISE NEWS: A classic style Lara Croft 'Tubbz Cosplaying Duck Collectable' is now available for pre-order for £19.99. [UK Source] Here are the specs from the 'Just Geek' website: - Designed and engineered by Numskull Designs. - Official Crystal Dynamics product. - TUBBZ – your favourite video game, movie, TV show, and comic book characters come to life as cosplaying ducks. - A ‘First Edition’ TUBBZ. Comes in a collector’s bathtub, featuring Tomb Raider logo, ‘First Edition’ printed on base of duck and sticker on packaging. - Highly detailed features and made from high quality PVC. - Approximately 3.54” (9cm) tall when outside of tub display stand (some may vary).
November |
Saturday 11th November 2023
OFFICIAL NEWS: A look at the behind-the-scenes of the Netflix series 'Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft' was revealed at GeekedWeek. [Source] The anime is being produced by Legendary and animated by Powerhouse Animation.
Sunday 19th November 2023
OFFICIAL NEWS: On November 13th, a Secret Lair x Tomb Raider crossover was announced. The pack includes a set of 8 cards that reference Lara's previous adventures, one of which is a mechanically unique card to Magic, and a Treasure Token. It is exclusively available on the Secret Lair website and the art was created by Jonas De Ro, Bartek Fedyczak, Eliz Roxs, and Greg Staples. It costs: non-foil: $39.99 USD and traditional foil: $49.99 USD, and will be available on November 20 at 9 a.m. PT and for a limited time only.
The story, as seen on the 'Magic: The Gathering' website reads: "Legendary explorer Lara Croft has uncovered an arcane vault filled with danger and wonder unlike any she's ever seen before—Secret Lair. In this daring drop, you'll discover fan-favorite cards like Shadowspear and Academy Ruins with art inspired by the Tomb Raider series, plus an all-new, mechanically unique card—Lara Croft, Tomb Raider. The hunt for rare artifacts is over, but the danger is just beginning …" The cards are: Lara Croft, Tomb Raider; Search for Azcanta // Azcanta, the Sunken Ruin as "Heart of the Explorer // The Lost Valley"; Anger of the Gods as "Storms of Yamatai"; Bow of Nylea as "The Grim Whisper"; Shadowspear as "Totec's Spear", and Academy Ruins as "Kitezh, Sunken City" [Source]
OFFICIAL NEWS: A look at the behind-the-scenes of the Netflix series 'Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft' was revealed at GeekedWeek. [Source] The anime is being produced by Legendary and animated by Powerhouse Animation.
Sunday 19th November 2023
OFFICIAL NEWS: On November 13th, a Secret Lair x Tomb Raider crossover was announced. The pack includes a set of 8 cards that reference Lara's previous adventures, one of which is a mechanically unique card to Magic, and a Treasure Token. It is exclusively available on the Secret Lair website and the art was created by Jonas De Ro, Bartek Fedyczak, Eliz Roxs, and Greg Staples. It costs: non-foil: $39.99 USD and traditional foil: $49.99 USD, and will be available on November 20 at 9 a.m. PT and for a limited time only.
The story, as seen on the 'Magic: The Gathering' website reads: "Legendary explorer Lara Croft has uncovered an arcane vault filled with danger and wonder unlike any she's ever seen before—Secret Lair. In this daring drop, you'll discover fan-favorite cards like Shadowspear and Academy Ruins with art inspired by the Tomb Raider series, plus an all-new, mechanically unique card—Lara Croft, Tomb Raider. The hunt for rare artifacts is over, but the danger is just beginning …" The cards are: Lara Croft, Tomb Raider; Search for Azcanta // Azcanta, the Sunken Ruin as "Heart of the Explorer // The Lost Valley"; Anger of the Gods as "Storms of Yamatai"; Bow of Nylea as "The Grim Whisper"; Shadowspear as "Totec's Spear", and Academy Ruins as "Kitezh, Sunken City" [Source]
December |
Sunday 10th December 2023
MOBILE NEWS: A new Chapter is available to play in 'Tomb Raider: Reloaded' called 'Egyptian Desert', and a new relic can be collected, the Eye of Horus.
Friday 22nd December 2023
MOBILE NEWS: Revealed on the 'Tomb Raider: Reloaded' Discord server on the 19th December 2023, the game is in the process of changing to a new developer, from Emerald City Games. There has been no official public announcement, nor is it yet known who the new developers are.
MOBILE NEWS: A new Chapter is available to play in 'Tomb Raider: Reloaded' called 'Egyptian Desert', and a new relic can be collected, the Eye of Horus.
Friday 22nd December 2023
MOBILE NEWS: Revealed on the 'Tomb Raider: Reloaded' Discord server on the 19th December 2023, the game is in the process of changing to a new developer, from Emerald City Games. There has been no official public announcement, nor is it yet known who the new developers are.