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Tomb Raider is reloading onto modern platforms with a Remastered release

During the recent Nintendo Direct, it was revealed that Tomb Raider would be making a return, but not with new games, but the original games. The PlayStation originals, the games that kick started the entire series, are getting remastered.

Coming to Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One on February 14th, the collection will bring the first three games in the series and their expansions. Here is a brief description of each game, provided by Aspyr.

Tomb Raider I + the “Unfinished Business” Expansion

In the game that started it all, adventurer Lara Croft has been hired to recover the pieces of an ancient artifact known as the Scion. Run, jump, swim and climb in fearless acrobatic style to find out the truth of its origin and powers, leaving only a trail of empty tombs and ammo in your wake. The original Tomb Raider comes complete with the “Unfinished Business” expansion, which adds four new bonus levels in two extra chapters.

Tomb Raider II + the “Gold Mask” Expansion

The award-winning second installment in the Tomb Raider series invites you to join Lara as she travels around the globe to retrieve the legendary Dagger of Xian, said to grant the powers of a fire-breathing dragon to its holder. Tomb Raider II includes the “Gold Mask” expansion, which adds five new bonus levels in a separate mini-adventure.

Tomb Raider III + “The Lost Artifact” Expansion

In Tomb Raider III, Lara follows the clues to a deadly secret in this complex adventure combining challenging puzzles with high-speed action. Boldly leap chasms and blast monsters in pursuit of a mystery that defies any earthly explanation. “The Lost Artifact” includes six new levels that continue Lara’s adventures from the original Tomb Raider III.

What is interesting is that at any point, you can press a button and swap back to the original look, plus if you feel like punishing yourself, use the original control scheme. For those who seek a playable experience, the games are being updated with modern controls, along with gameplay improvements like camera lock on and more. The full list will come out in time.

The adventures begin again on February 14th.