New challenge mode in Tomb Raider I-III Remastered

A new patch for Tomb Raider I-III Remastered was released today, featuring a new challenge mode and new unlockable costumes.

In addition, the game was also released for Android / iOS mobile devices, where you can try out the first level of each game. If you want to unlock the entire game, you can do so for €30.99.

Nintendo Switch

Apyr also announced that on March 18, 2026, those who have Nintendo Switch 1 will have access to a free update to upgrade to Nintendo Switch 2, which includes:

• Free upgrade if you have Nintendo Switch version 1.
• Resolution up to 1440p at 60fps or 1080p at 120fps.
• HDR output.

Patch Notes

Navigate to each of the games: Tomb Raider I, II, or III / Game menu (passport) / Mode / Challenge mode.

Challenge mode modifier options

• Select region
• Select chapter
• Select outfit: Once you have 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.

Utilities for the challenge mode

• Check your difficulty rating: each modifier will alter the difficulty rating of the level, granting various rewards and bragging rights.
• Challenge Mode has a level selector by selecting no modifiers.
• Challenge mode resets each level as a “start over” experience, where all items collected in previous levels are missing (first aid kits, weapons, ammunition). With no modifiers, Lara starts with only basic pistols.

Updated save system/checkpoints: Saves in challenge mode work the same as normal saves, but will be labeled with the skull icon.

Trailer and more infor

A launch trailer for Challenge Mode was also released, along with more information, which you can access from the Remaster section of any of the first three games: TR1 / TR2 / TR3.