Summary
Aspyr has announced it’s releasing physical editions ofTomb Raider 1-3 Remasteredthat can be pre-ordered now. The new run ofTomb Raider 1-3 Remasteredcopies come in multiple tiers, starting with a standard option at $35.
The remasterings ofTomb Raider’s most classic titles have been well-received for the most part, racking up solid reviews from critics and sitting at a “Very Positive” rating from Steam users. However, the game hasn’t been without its small controversies, like when certainTomb Raidercontent was recently removedfrom the remastered collection before Aspyr promised to add it back. But overall, it seems the game’s strong run has warranted a physical release that is sure to excite dedicatedTomb Raiderfans.
There are three physical versions ofTomb Raider 1-3 Remastered, all of which will be released on September 24. The base edition costs $35 and comes in a jewel case. The deluxe edition comes in at $55 and includes an “exploration map book” that contains over 80 pages of game secrets, a voucher to download the collection’s original soundtrack, a SteelBook, and a collective tuck-in box. The $200 collector’s edition from Limited Run Games includes all that plus two replica Lara Croft pistols in a lit box, three 12x16-inch posters, a set of trading cards, Lara Croft figurines, and a physical CD of theTomb Raidersoundtrack. The collector’s edition can only be pre-ordered until June 23, either throughTomb Raideror Limited Run Games' official websites.
Tomb Raider 1-3 Remastered’s Physical Editions
The collector’s edition can be pre-ordered for all major platforms, whether that be PlayStation, Xbox, Switch, or PC. The $200 edition’s marketing material says that its Lara Croft figurines are all accurate to the protagonist’s in-game look, with the three figurines depictingCroft’s appearancein each of the three classic games.
Despite the positive reception toTomb Raider 1-3 Remastered, developer Aspyr has recently found itself in hot water. This is due to therough launch ofStar Wars: Battlefront Classic Collection, another similar project from the developer that specializes in ports and remasters.
Looking ahead toTomb Raider’s future, it seems the franchise’s next game might introduce some big changes. Recently, an insider claimed thenextTomb Raiderwill be fully open-worldand set in India, where users will have free use of motorcycles, parachutes, and other traversal methods to explore an unrestricted world. The insider also said that the nextTomb Raideris planned to be released within the next year if there are no delays; however, this news is still completely unconfirmed.
Tomb Raider 1-3 Remastered Starring Lara Croft
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Discover Lara Croft’s Original Adventures, Lovingly RestoredPlay the Original Three Tomb Raider Adventures: For the first time ever, play the complete experience with all expansions and secret levels on modern platforms in this definitive collection.Included Game TitlesTomb Raider I + Unfinished BusinessTomb Raider II + Golden MaskTomb Raider III + The Lost ArtifactSolve Ancient Mysteries: Uncover treasures of the ancient world by solving puzzles and unraveling mysteries lost to the ravages of time.Globe-trotting Adventure: Follow Lara Croft around the world and face off against deadly foes and dangerous myths.Lovingly Restored: Experience the classics boasting upgraded graphics, with the option to switch to the original polygon look at any time.
