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Patch Notes

Patch 6 - 1st April 2026

PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch 1, PC, and Mobile

GRAPHICS
  • Fixed Low Resolution on New Outfits: Low resolution textures and clipping issues on the 10 new outfits has been resolved.
  • Fixed Broken Braid Physics: Lara’s braid physics no longer clip into her body in Photo Mode.
  • Texture Mismatch Issues: should be resolved now, please report any further issues at support.aspyr.com.

GAMEPLAY
  • Fixed Incorrect Ammo Values: Ammo count displays correct values now. Ammo items are no longer duplicated when the user comes from the pause menu.
  • Fixed Incorrect Modifier CR: All modifiers show the correct CR value now.
  • Fixed Speed Demon Not Unlockable: Speed Demon Gold/Advanced now unlocks after reaching unlock condition.
  • Fixed Laser Beams: Red laser beams now deal damage to Lara in the High Security Compound and Area 51 levels.

AUDIO-RELATED
  • Fixed Music Overlap: Main music now stops when a level begins.
  • Fixed Sound Effect Stacking: Picking up an item in Tomb Raider II no longer causes the "healing," "pickup," and "negation" sound effects to play at the same time.
 

PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch 1, and PC Platforms

AUDIO-RELATED
  • Fixed Asynchronous Subtitles: Subtitles for dialogue are now in sync and no longer remain on screen after voiceover ends.
 

Mobile Platforms Only
GAMEPLAY
  • Fixed Broken Weapons Modifier: Additional weapons are now available for certain modifiers with an additional weapon.
  • Fixed Speed Demon Not Unlockable: Speed Demon Gold/Advanced is now unlocked after reaching unlock condition.
  • Fixed Nightmare in Vegas Cannot be Reached: The bonus level of The Golden Mask DLC can now be reached.
  • iOS Achievements now working.

Patch 5 - 12th March 2026

  • Challenge Mode: New Game Mode added to the Main Menu for Tomb Raider I, II, and III.
    • Navigate to: Tomb Raider I, II, or III / Game Menu (passport) / Mode / Challenge Mode 
    • Replay classic levels in new ways: Lara can now replay completed levels. Each completed level will have level customization modifiers for new and exciting challenges.
    • Challenge Mode Modifier Options:
      • Select Region
      • Select Chapter
      • Select Outfit: Once you’ve unlocked new outfits with new effects, they will appear here.
      • Use Outfit Bonus: Choose whether to use the outfit’s unique effects in this level.
      • Lara’s Health: Choose Lara’s Max Health during the Level 10%–500%. Default value is 100%.
      • Lara’s Regen: Choose the rate of Lara’s Regeneration, -5hp/s–100hp/s. Default value is 0.
      • Unlimited Air: Choose Lara’s ability to breathe underwater. Default value is No.
      • Equipment: Choose Lara's Medkit and Ammo loadout. This will not affect any keys or Level relevant Items.
      • Additional Weapon: Choose which additional weapon Lara will start the level. Default value is no additional weapons.
      • Enemy Health: Choose enemy health, 25%–250%. Default value is 100%.
      • Enemy Damage: Choose the amount of damage enemies will deal in the level, 25%–250%. Default value is 100%
      • Enemy Numbers: Choose the amount of Enemies present in the Level. Default value is 100%
      • Enemy Type: Options will change depending on the level. Choose different kinds of enemies to face off against in the level.
    • Check your Challenge Rating: Each modifier will alter challenge rating of the level, granting various rewards and bragging rights. 
    • Challenge Mode can be used as a level selector by selecting no modifiers.
    • Challenge Mode restarts each level as a “starting over” experience where all items gathered in previous levels (medipacks/weapons/ammo) will be removed. Without modifiers, Lara starts with only basic Pistols.
    • Unlock New Outfits with Challenge Mode! 
      • To understand how to unlock each new outfit, navigate to: Tomb Raider I, II, or III / Game Menu (passport) / Extras / Outfit. 
      • Each new outfit comes with unique bonuses and effects! These effects will only be available in Challenge Mode.
      • Paragon of Peace
      • Established Explorer
      • Atlantean Bio-Armour
      • Master Mobster
      • Ahab Approved
      • Dragon Warrior
      • Speed Demon
      • Flying High
      • Honorary Damned
      • Cooler than Cool
    • Achievements: 15 new achievements/trophies added. Unlock them by completing levels in challenge mode with higher challenge ratings.
    • Save File/Checkpoint System Updated: Saves in Challenge Mode behave the same as regular saves but will be labelled with the skull icon.


Optimizations and Bug Fixes
  • Fixed various collider issues
  • Fixed Achievement issue: "The Business is Finished" achievement unlocks after the second level of Unfinished Business instead of after completing all levels

Xbox
  • Fixed button binding issue
  • Buttons were greyed out and could be changed

Steam
  • Fixed missing UI element when changing Lara’s hair in Photomode
  • Fixed Issue in classic mode
  • The Hand of Rathmore not being displayed at its spawn point

Mobile
  • Game menus optimized for mobile
  • Gameplay touch controls added for mobile

Patch 4 - 4th November 2024

Tomb Raider
  • Fixed a softlock that would occasionally occur in the Great Pyramid
  • Fixed an issue with Inverted settings not working when holding the Look button in Tank Controls
  • Fixed an issue where the Doppelganger limbs would stretch in the Atlantis Level
  • Fixed an issue where audio would mute instead of pause when opening the inventory
  • Fixed FMV stuttering on all consoles
  • Fixed an issue with subtitles disappearing before the VO was finished
  • Fixed medi pack textures in the SD version
  • Fixed various issues with localizations and achievement texts in some languages
  • Various improvements to skyboxes (skybox in the level Highland Fling, rainbows in the India levels are now present)
  • Fixed various issues with VFX – most notably a transparency issue with flares and water not being visible from some angles

Tomb Raider 3
  • Various visual upgrades have been made to the Thames Wharf level
  • Various changes have been made to background inventory
  • Various improvements to aiming, turning, and sprinting when using modern controls. 
  • Reduced character head bobbing in cutscenes
  • Boss health bars can now be toggled on or off
  • Players can now sign up for The Society of Raiders via a QR code in the Main Menu underneath Tomb Raider III

Patch 3 - 6th June 2024

All Games
  • Customize your outfit at anytime with the newly added outfit selector
    • Outfit selector unlocks after beating each game (I, II, or III)
    • All outfits from all 3 games can be selected
    • Add the red sunglasses for extra slay
  • Using a hotkey does not interrupt running or walking when using a thumbstick
  • Various improvements to SFX have been made across all three games.
  • Improved combat in Modern Controls in all three games
  • Improvements to the Lara model have been implemented
  • Added the missing water caustic effects to TR1 and TR2
  • Fixed the issue with modern controls showing the sky when the camera goes through corners
  • Fixed an issue where Greek translations would show up too wide in some of the menus
  • Various improvements have been made to fire FX across all three games
  • Fixed game selection icons for UK players
  • Added quick save/reload hotkeys for controller players

Tomb Raider 1
  • Fixed incorrectly positioned snow  in the “Caves” level
  • Fixed an issue where bats would sometimes flicker upon death in TR1

Tomb Raider 2
  • Fixed an issue where the wrong texture was being used on the snowmobile in “The Cold War” level in TR2
  • Fixed an issue in TR2 where part of the geometry was protruding into the level in “40 Fathoms"
  • Added explosion FX for “Bartoli’s Hideout” in TR2

Tomb Raider 3
  • Posters of Lara Croft in “Sleeping with the Fishes” are now appearing in HD mode
  • Fixed the positioning of the Indra Key in the “Jungle” level
  • Improved water color in “River Ganges” level in TR3
  • Monkey bars are now more visible in “High Security Compound” in TR3
  • Added details on all ceiling openings in “Temple Ruins"
  • Fixed a missing window in “Willard’s Lair” in TR3 The Lost Artifact
  • Fixed targeting enemies while crouched in TR3

Patch 2 - 

All Games:
  • Epic Games Store title 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 issue where Steam achievements would sometimes have the wrong descriptions
  • Action indicator will not display if Lara is unable to interact with an object
  • Achievement “Ready to Raid” now unlocks when completing the proper conditions
  • Achievement “Exaggerated Threat” now only unlocks when completing the proper conditions
  • Achievement “Gifts of Wonderland” 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
  • A special outfit for Nightmare in Vegas added
  • 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 in Natla’s Mines are now properly transparent
  • Toned down the red mist effect in cutscene with Natla placing the Scion in the Atlantis level
  • Lara can now destroy the Scion with all weapons
  • Updated lightning in Thor room of St. Francis’ Folly
  • Updated missing textures in The Lost Valley
  • Flare control option is no longer grayed out in Tomb Raider I
  • Updated skybox for Lara’s Home
 
Tomb Raider II:
  • Updated spiderweb textures in HD mode
  • Lara now properly grabs ledges when running off and holding the grab buttons
  • Resolved missing muzzle flashes in cutscenes
  • Resolved camera twitching when Lara approaches the ledge in Living Quarters
  • Updated incorrect textures on the walls in The Deck
  • Resolved small gap between some textures in The Great Wall
  • Lights in HD mode in Wreck of the Maria Doria now flicker correctly
  • Wall textures in Wreck of the Maria Doria now match SD and HD modes
  • Resolved small gaps in between some textures in Venice
  • Gondolas are now breakable regardless of the positioning of the other boat
  • Proper chimney textures are now present in HD mode of Bartoli’s Hideout
  • Graphical overhaul of all Wreck of Maria Doria levels
  • Opera dome is now visible from the outside in level Opera House
  • Updated skyboxes for Lara’s Home, Tibetan Foothills, Barkhang Monastery
  • Missing waterfall added in Temple of Xian
  • 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 Lost City of Tinnos in HD mode
  • Updated missing textures in Lost City of Tinnos
  • Black water texture is no longer visible in Lost City of Tinnos and Madubu Gorge
  • Updated lighting in caves in Madubu Gorge
  • It’s now more clear that some walls are climbable in Madubu Gorge HD mode
  • Updated lighting in RX-Tech Mines for HD mode
  • Resolved missing textures in RX-Tech Mines in HD mode
  • Crevice is clearly visible in the ice wall in HD mode in RX-Tech Mines
  • Arrow on sign now turns off when using railroad switcher in RX-Tech Mines
  • Resolved several gaps in textures in Nevada Desert
  • Environments from other rooms are no longer visible in sections of Nevada Desert
  • Lara no longer dies when jumping near a wall of spikes in Willard’s Lair
  • Environments from other rooms are no longer visible in sections of Shakespeare Cliff
  • Willard is now holding elevator remote in cutscene after completing Antarctica
  • Resolved missing textures in Area 51
  • Character models no longer disappear during cutscene in Aldwych
  • The radar texture in High Security Compound does not disappear anymore when viewed from certain angles.
  • Vent hole in hut roof is now transparent in Coastal Village
  • Sparkling mutagen in Sleeping with the Fishes now look brighter in HD mode
  • Lud’s Gate and Aldwych lighting overhaul
  • Home chandeliers updated to better match the original model
  • Graphical overhaul of The Lost Artifact levels
  • Added a skybox for Lud's Gate
  • Updated skyboxes for Highland Fling, Willard’s Lair and It’s a Madhouse!

Patch 1 - 12th March 2024

All Games:
  • 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 partial missing door in the Egypt level
  • 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 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 Diving Area level
  • Updated HD molten gold texture in the Kingdom level
  • Updated snow camouflage in HD mode in The Cold War 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
  • Gem is now visible in the Furnace of the Gods level
  • Secret level All Hallows now triggers properly
  • Skybox details are now visible in HD mode at beginning of Shakespeare Cliff

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