Three Remastered Tomb Raider Games From a Challenging Era in Lara Croft’s Journey Are Coming Soon
Crystal Dynamics and Aspyr are remastering three more Tomb Raider games, revisiting a period when the series began to show signs of aging. The Tomb Raider IV-VI Remastered collection will feature updated versions of Tomb Raider: The Last Revelation, Tomb Raider: Chronicles, and Tomb Raider: The Angel of Darkness. The first two originally debuted on PlayStation 1 and Dreamcast, while Angel of Darkness launched on PlayStation 2. These entries are often seen as weaker points in the franchise, with Angel of Darkness particularly criticized for its bugs and incomplete nature.
Here’s a look at all three titles:
Tomb Raider: The Last Revelation (1999)
Lara Croft uncovers the tomb of the Egyptian God Set, accidentally setting off a prophecy that could engulf the world in darkness. Chased by her rival archaeologist, Werner Von Croy, Lara must solve intricate puzzles and avoid deadly traps as she battles ancient forces across Egypt.
Tomb Raider: Chronicles (2000)
In the aftermath of The Last Revelation, Lara is presumed dead. At her memorial, her closest allies recall some of her hidden past adventures. Players revisit Lara’s earlier exploits, with new mechanics like stealth and tightrope walking adding fresh elements to the gameplay.
Tomb Raider: The Angel of Darkness (2003)
Accused of murder, Lara becomes a fugitive, uncovering a dark conspiracy tied to alchemy and ancient relics. She must prevent a powerful alliance from unleashing unimaginable power upon the world in this darker, more complex chapter.
Aspyr’s remasters aim to modernize these games with upgraded visuals, refined controls, achievements, and a Photo Mode. The collection follows in the footsteps of the Tomb Raider I-III Remastered set, released earlier this year, which was praised for its enhancements. Our tech review highlighted the remastered editions’ high frame rates, new and classic modes, improved graphics, and seamless swapping between games, a big improvement compared to other recent remasters like Konami's Metal Gear Solid Collection.
Alongside the announcement, Crystal Dynamics revealed that the Tomb Raider series has surpassed 100 million units sold. A statement from the developers expressed gratitude to fans and acknowledged the creators who have shaped the franchise over the past 30 years. They hinted at future adventures for Lara Croft, promising more exciting journeys ahead.
Tomb Raider I-III Remastered was released on February 14, 2024, and Tomb Raider IV-VI Remastered is set to launch exactly a year later, on February 14, 2025. The collection will be available for PlayStation, Xbox, PC, and Nintendo Switch at a price of $29.99.
