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Tomb Raider I-III Remastered Challenge Mode Patch Is Live

Mar 12, 2026

Lara’s Newest Challenge (Mode)

Customize your replay of the original trilogy with Challenge Mode, available today for free on all platforms! Get 10 new outfits with 25 upgraded abilities, play your way with the new level modifiers, and earn 15 new achievements.

Plus, Tomb Raider I-III Remastered is now available on Nintendo Switch 2, iOS, and Android devices, so taking Lara on the go has never been easier.

The Challenge Mode update includes:

  • New Challenge Mode: Test your skills with new difficulty customization options! Modify health, damage, bonuses, enemies, and more to create new challenges with endless replayability. The higher the challenge rating, the more you’ll unlock!

  • 10 New Outfits: Complete achievements to unlock 10 new Lara Croft outfits with upgraded abilities to push you further on your next run. Each new outfit allows you to run faster, dive deeper, and fight harder!

  • 15 New Achievements: Increase your trophy collection with the addition of new Challenge Mode achievements.

  • Now Take Lara Anywhere: Available on iOS, Android, and Switch 2 in addition to all other consoles and PC.

Outfit Examples

New Outfits

Lara’s got a new look… or ten. Try on a whole new wardrobe with enhanced abilities and special upgrades, but first you’ll have to earn them. Unlock the whole collection by completing 30 new challenges. Each outfit is inspired by a location in the games, can you tell which ones?

Achievements Mockup

New Achievements

Increase your CR (challenge rating) with modifiers in Challenge Mode to replay your favorite levels on a more challenging difficulty. Earn all 15 new achievements as you unlock new outfits. The higher your CR, the bigger the rewards.

Combat Screenshot

Show Us Your #ChallengeMode

Do you want a nature walk through the Lost Valley or a hard grind through the Natla’s Mines? Replay any level your way with customizable modifiers for weapons, enemy type, damage, and more. Share the modifiers you recommend for the ultimate level build with #ChallengeMode and connect to the community.

New Platforms

Lara on the Go

Experience the Complete Tomb Raider 1, 2, and 3 Remastered Stories on your favorite mobile device. Play the first level of each game for FREE on Android and iOS.

The mobile release includes new Intuitive UI and menu navigation as well as all bonus content – New Outfits, New Challenge Mode, Level Expansions, & Photo Mode!

Get the complete experience now on your favorite platform – including mobile!

Full Patch Notes

  • 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 labeled 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

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