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Tomb Raider I-III Remastered: Challenge Mode Update | Patch Notes

Aspyr Joe
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Challenge Mode is a new, free patch for Tomb Raider I-III Remastered. New features include: 

  • 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 is100%.
      • 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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