Crystal Dynamics is teasing a major announcement related to Tomb Raider for March 12, 2026. The reveal features a clip from the South Pacific level in Tomb Raider 3, showing Lara Croft in a previously unseen costume. While fans anticipate improvements to the Tomb Raider I-III Remastered collection, the update falls short of expectations for a Legend trilogy remaster.
Crystal Dynamics, the developer behind recent Tomb Raider titles, has released a video hinting at an upcoming update for Tomb Raider I-III Remastered. Titled “Coming March 12, 2026: Is That Who I Think It Is?”, the teaser includes footage of Lara Croft swimming underwater in the South Pacific level from Tomb Raider 3. This costume, absent from both the original 1998 game and its remastered version, suggests enhancements to the collection released by Aspyr, which covers the first six Tomb Raider games originally developed by Core Design.
Community speculation points to potential additions such as improved performance in classic mode, updated graphics details, and a level select mode. The announcement aligns with the franchise's 30th anniversary celebrations this year, building excitement ahead of future releases.
However, the tease has disappointed some fans who hoped for remasters of the Legend trilogy—Tomb Raider: Legend, Tomb Raider: Anniversary, and Tomb Raider: Underworld. These titles remain challenging to play on modern systems, though available via backwards compatibility on platforms like PS5 and Xbox Series X/S (except Underworld on PS5). A remastered collection would modernize these games, especially as the upcoming Tomb Raider: Catalyst, scheduled for 2027, is set after the events of Underworld and aims to bridge the Survivor trilogy with the original series.
As Crystal Dynamics prepares for Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis, this update serves as a interim step, though further announcements may follow during the anniversary period.
