Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition — patch notes and updates
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| New board game: Tomb Raider: The Crypt of Chronos Coming soon! | 2025-04-02 | Tomb Raider: The Crypt of Chronos is more than just a board game: this is a full Tomb Raider experience! Lara Croft must embark on a journey to the elusive island of Kairos in search of an artifact said to hold the reins of time. She will have to navigate treacherous terrain, evade cunning traps, and confront an enemy from her past. Everything you expect from a Tomb Raider game is here! From exploration to puzzle-solving and tense combat. You’ll need to race against time to find the resources you need and stop the enemy invasion. The game launches on Kickstarter on Tuesday May 27th. |
| Tomb Raider IV-VI Remastered Coming Soon! | 2025-01-29 | One year after the original trilogy, Tomb Raider IV-VI Remastered is releasing on February 14th, 2025. Alongside updated graphics and controls for Tomb Raider: The Last Revelation and Tomb Raider: Chronicles, this collection also features numerous fixes and restorations to Tomb Raider: The Angel of Darkness, giving players a chance to experience this cult classic as originally envisioned. Check out the official blog for more information on new areas, Kurtis Trent's restored abilities, and added story depth, and be sure to pre-order Tomb Raider IV-VI Remastered! https://store.steampowered.com/app/2525380/Tomb_Raider_IVVI_Remastered/ |
| Tomb Raider IV-VI Remastered is Available NOW for Pre-Order! | 2024-10-11 | Play the next series of Tomb Raider adventures in this remastered collection of the Darkness Trilogy. Included Game Titles Tomb Raider: The Last Revelation – Lara Croft discovers the lost tomb of the Egyptian God Set, unwittingly unleashing him and fulfilling an ancient prophecy—one that plunges mankind into darkness. Tomb Raider: Chronicles – Following the events of The Last Revelation, Lara Croft is buried in an Egyptian tomb and is presumed dead. At her memorial, those closest to her reminisce about secrets from her past. Tomb Raider: The Angel of Darkness – Accused of murder, Lara becomes a fugitive on the run, while uncovering a sinister |
| Enjoy Epic Deals on Select Tomb Raider Titles During Steam Spring Sale | 2024-03-14 | Hey Raiders! Missed some of Lara Croft's adventures? Catch up on her legendary expeditions by grabbing select Tomb Raider titles at a huge discount during Steam's Spring Sale, including: Tomb Raider Definitive Edition Rise of the Tomb Raider Shadow of the Tomb Raider Definitive Edition |
| The Official Tomb Raider Gear Store is Live! | 2024-03-12 | Today we are thrilled to launch the official Tomb Raider Gear Store – your one-stop-shop for all Tomb Raider collectibles! The Tomb Raider Gear Store will be regularly updated with new merch celebrating all eras of Lara Croft, so make sure to follow the Gear Store socials on Instagram, X, and Facebook to be the first to know when new items drop. Here's a look at the launch lineup! Snap a shot of your favorite Tomb Raider Gear Store purchases and share them with us for a chance to be featured on our socials! Instagram, Threads, X, Facebook, TikTok |
| Lara Croft is Back! Tomb Raider I-III Remastered Out NOW | 2024-02-15 | Tomb Raider I-III Remastered features the original three games, and for the first time available on modern consoles fans can also play: Tomb Raider’s “Unfinished Business” Expansion Tomb Raider II’s “The Golden Mask” Expansion Tomb Raider III’s “The Lost Artefact” Expansion Tomb Raider I-III Remastered allows fans to toggle between nostalgic 90s graphics and lovingly remastered visuals, and well as classic or modern control schemes. It also includes new features such as photo mode, over 200 trophies, and more. Available Now in the Steam Store You can learn more in our recent blog: Everything you need to Know about Tomb Raider I-III Remastered |
| July 12th, 2023 Update | 2023-07-12 | Updated to XeSS version 1.1 Removed erroneous message on game start-up that resulted from disconnecting Square-Enix Members services. The Tomb Raider online servers are still operational. |
| Jan. 24th, 2023 Update | 2023-01-24 | Fix for crash affecting some users on Intel Arc GPUs. |
| Sep. 30, 2022 Update | 2022-09-30 | Fixed startup crash occurring on some systems. Upgrade XeSS to 1.01 |
| Sept. 27th, 2022 Update 2 | 2022-09-27 | Fix unintentionally regressed mac and linux executable depot data. |
| Update notes for Sept. 27, 2022 | 2022-09-27 | Fix to deprecated online authentication method. Added XeSS graphics support for DX12-compatible systems |
| [16-12-2021] PC Patch Notes for patch Shadow of the Tomb Raider, build 1.0.458.0 | 2021-12-16 | We have just released a PC patch for Shadow of the Tomb Raider, build 458.0. This patch will be applied by Steam automatically when you next start the game. If your game does not update, please restart the Steam client. New features and upgrades in this patch include: Improved the look of raytraced shadows on High or Ultra settings. Fixed an issue with RTX crashing when enabled for some systems Fixed an issue with AMD FidelityFX CAS causing interact prompts to flicker on DX12 Fixed an issue with AMD FidelityFX CAS not working on DX11 Fixed achievements progress not showing Fixed an issue with SMAA crashing when enabled for some systems Epic a |
| PC Patch Notes for patch Shadow of the Tomb Raider, build 1.0.453.0 (Patch #20) | 2021-11-16 | PC Patch Notes for patch Shadow of the Tomb Raider, build 1.0.453.0 (Patch #20) We have just released the a PC patch for Shadow of the Tomb Raider, build 453.0. This patch will be applied by Steam automatically when you next start the game. If your game does not update, please restart the Steam client. This is an update of the previous patch 443.0, reintroducing the features added in that patch while avoiding the issues reported by players after the last release. New features and upgrades in this patch include: Upgraded NVIDIA DLSS to the latest version. New improved shadow denoiser for use with ray traced shadows. Updates to multiplayer infr |
| [18-10-2021] PC Patch Notes for patch Shadow of the Tomb Raider, build 449.0 | 2021-10-18 | We have just released the a PC patch for Shadow of the Tomb Raider, build 449.0. This patch focuses on fixing a number of compatibility issues with specific hardware setups. This patch will be applied by Steam automatically when you next start the game. If your game does not update, please restart the Steam client. Fixes included in this patch Upgraded NVIDIA DLSS to the latest version. New improved shadow denoiser for use with ray traced shadows. Updates to multiplayer infrastructure to use Epic Online Services. Fixed specific compatibility issues with Intel GPU hardware. We will keep monitoring for feedback and will release further patches |
| [26-05-2020] PC Patch Notes for patch 1.0.298 (Patch #19) | 2020-05-26 | We have just released the eighteenth PC patch for Shadow of the Tomb Raider, build 1.0.298. This patch focuses primarily on a fix for support for the next Window 10 update. This patch will be applied by Steam automatically when you next start the game. If your game does not update, please restart the Steam client. New fixes included in this patch: Adds a fix for support of the next Window 10 update; While we expect this patch to be an improvement for everyone, if you do have trouble with this patch and prefer to stay on the old version, we have made a Beta available on Steam, Build 294, that can be used to switch back to the previous version. |
| Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition | 2019-10-15 | We're pleased to announce that Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition will be available on Steam this November 5, 2019! Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition features all available content to date. Experience Shadow of the Tomb Raider showcasing the final chapter of Lara Croft’s origin story, the Season Pass containing multiple challenge tombs, missions, weapons, and outfits, Croft Edition bonuses, the all-new Definitive Edition “Croft Fitness” outfit, and additional gameplay adjustments. Learn more at https://tombraider.games/SOTTRDE |
| Shadow of the Tomb Raider - The Path Home | 2019-04-23 | https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/32341898/40c8dce6652cb9c4a828f71283b262260705a6f2.png We're excited to announce “The Path Home,” the final DLC adventure for Shadow of the Tomb Raider, is available now. Following the end of Shadow of the Tomb Raider, the dust had settled and the battle seemed over. However, when allies go missing, Lara must search ancient tunnels to try and find them. Lara’s new journey features a brand-new challenge tomb, which contains a secret that’s been hidden for ages. Also exclusive to the Season Pass are the new Midnight Sentinel outfit, which enables longer focus and perception durat |
| Shadow of the Tomb Raider - The Grand Caiman | 2019-03-29 | https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/32341898/c4a6d00058704a1c9cf0140b00e4727088b1446c.jpg We're excited to announce “The Grand Caiman,” the newest DLC adventure for Shadow of the Tomb Raider, is available now. Out as a free download to all Season Pass holders, and sold separately, “The Grand Caiman” is available now! In Shadow of the Tomb Raider’s new DLC, a ferocious deity threatens the lives of innocent San Juan villagers. To save them, Lara will battle a deadly group of mercenaries in order to prevent a cataclysmic disaster. Solve the new volcanic challenge tomb and reap its powerful rewards. Survive the late |
| Shadow of the Tomb Raider - The Serpent's Heart | 2019-03-05 | https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/32341898/fd7d6d0e7d122cd10c510e7828884190affac3ab.png Experience “The Serpent’s Heart” DLC and endure the mighty Slayer’s Gauntlet in an attempt to save the lives of loyal rebels. Lara must infiltrate an enemy fortress to stage a daring prison break, then engage in a battle against evil Kukulkan cultists. Lara must also complete the Slayer's Gauntlet and navigate roaring rapids in order to receive the power of the serpent god. Those who complete the challenge tomb will be rewarded with the Divine Bounty skill, which causes fallen foes to yield more gold coins when looted. “The |
| Shadow of the Tomb Raider - The Price of Survival | 2019-02-12 | https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/32341898/9da5cb2a9553a31311b801b78fb097972b7780a9.jpg Return to the lush world of Shadow of the Tomb Raider and solve a mystery behind Lara Croft's greatest foe. While trying to crack the private codes of Trinity's leader, Lara must conquer a new single-player challenge tomb filled with poisonous traps, while defeating the elite soldiers that stand in her way. Equip the new Hunter’s Array outfit, which is a Classic Trinity uniform that makes Lara’s footsteps quieter while running. The outfit also increases the effect of perception plants, providing longer-lasting vision to hun |