If you are a fan of Tomb Raider I-III Remastered, you have a good reason to jump back in following the launch of the Challenge Mode patch. The game is now available on Nintendo Switch 2, iOS, and Android, giving fans more ways to play.
Tomb Raider I-III Remastered Challenge Mode was launched on Thursday, March 12, 2026. It is available for free on all platforms. Players can get 10 new outfits and 25 upgraded abilities. There are also new level modifiers that allow players to customize their playstyles. Trophy hunters have 15 new achievements to unlock.
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To unlock all the collections that come with the new update, players must complete 30 new challenges. Each of the ten outfits that come with the update is inspired by a location in the games.
Describing how players can customize their playstyle, the developer wrote, “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.”
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 levelas 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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