How Tomb Raider IV-VI Remastered Improves Classic Lara Croft Games
ComingSoon spoke to Aspyr Brand Manager Matthew Ray to learn more about the new Tomb Raider IV-VI Remastered release, which brings Tomb Raider: The Last Revelation, Tomb Raider: Chronicles, and Tomb Raider: The Angel of Darkness to current consoles and PC. It is out February 14, 2025, for $29.99.
'Following the incredible success of Tomb Raider I-III Remastered Starring Lara Croft, released earlier this year on PC and consoles, Tomb Raider IV-VI Remastered will bring the next trio of beloved, globe-trotting Tomb Raider adventures, originally developed by Core Design, to modern platforms with a variety of improvements for players to relive or experience for the very first time,' says the game's description.
'Discover remastered visuals that bring new life to environments, characters, and artifacts, with the option to toggle between classic and modern graphics on the fly! Choose between new modern controls inspired by later entries in the series for smoother movement and camera capability, or opt for the original tank-style controls. Photo Mode is also back with all poses from Tomb Raider I-III Remastered Starring Lara Croft included, along with brand-new ones to commemorate the adventure! Players will also find quality-of-life updates like boss health bars, plus new trophies and achievements nodding to iconic moments from the series.'
Tyler Treese: What were the biggest lessons learned from the I-III remaster that helped the team in remastering IV-VI?
Matthew Ray: The overwhelmingly positive response to Tomb Raider I-III Remastered truly solidified our commitment to our initial vision, which was to give fans the complete remastered classic Tomb Raider experience. The response was a powerful reminder of how much these games really mean to this passionate community, and it motivated us to bring that same level of care and passion to Lara Croft's darkest adventures.'
Remasters always have a fine line to walk between improving and modernizing a game and helping preserve gaming history. Aspyr gives gamers plenty of choices, such as control schemes and toggling graphic modes, but can you speak to that balance?
Here at Aspyr, we believe in additions, not revisions. It's all about respecting the original art direction while taking advantage of modern technology to elevate the experience. Every visual enhancement—whether it's improved textures, refined lighting, or updated character models—is designed to amplify the immersive atmosphere that Core Design originally envisioned.
What kind of quality-of-life upgrades can we expect?
We've introduced several key enhancements to gameplay without compromising or taking away from the original games in any way. The addition of modern controls makes the game more accessible to players who are newer to the series, but we've also kept the classic tank controls for longtime fans. We've included boss health bars (also toggleable), which help players strategize during tough encounters without taking away from the thrill of the challenge. Lastly, we've made the rare 'Times Exclusive' level from The Last Revelation available to all players for the first time ever, giving everyone a chance to experience this unique chapter in Tomb Raider history. There's plenty more to be excited about, but we won't spoil it all here!
As a trophy hunter myself, I loved that the first Tomb Raider remastered trilogy had a ton of trophies, which encouraged players to get the most out of the game. What can gamers expect in terms of achievements and trophies this time around?
We loved seeing players dive into the trophy hunt with Tomb Raider I-III Remastered, and we've taken that enthusiasm to heart in this collection. Tomb Raider IV-VI Remastered includes over 150 trophies and achievements. From combat milestones to puzzle-solving triumphs, there's a lot to uncover. We've also designed new, exclusive trophy art that highlights iconic moments and characters from the trilogy—perfect for showing off your progress!
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