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Tomb Raider on Xbox One and PS4 is 1080p, sells for $60

Crystal Dynamics confirms launch details for upcoming Definitive Edition of action game; every strand of Lara's hair will be "physically active."

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Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition confirmed this weekend for the Xbox One and PlayStation 4 will run in native 1080p for both consoles, Crystal Dynamics has announced. The developer also shared various launch details, including price. The new version of Tomb Raider will sell for $60 on the Xbox One and PlayStation 4.

The game is described as "fully rebuilt" for the new consoles. It features an all-new Lara model "created to take advantage of the power of next-gen consoles," as well as TRESS FX technology that promises to deliver "realistic" hair simulation and motion. Every strand of Lara's hair will be "physically active," Crystal Dynamics said.

What's more, the Xbox One and PS4 versions of Tomb Raider will feature updates to the game's shader and lighting systems. Updated sweat, mud, and blood material effects are promised.

Regarding the gameworld, Crystal Dynamics said trees, foliage, cloth, weather, and lighting have all been updated. All texture resolutions have beefed up four times over, the developer said. Destructibility of the game environment has also been "enhanced for added depth and realism," though no specific examples were provided.

Concerning on-disc content, Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition will feature the original game, as well as "all" of the previously released downloadable content. Digital versions of the Dark Horse Tomb Raider comic book, a mini art book from Brady Games, and the Final Houses developer videos are also included in the package. Preordering nets you a special art book packaging featuring never-before-seen concept art.

Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition launches January 28, 2014. For more, check out GameSpot's review of Tomb Raider from March 2013.

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Already played it, on PC... would've loved to play it on my 4, btw...

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only if i can lock my butler in the freezer

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Fucking TresFX. Basically sums up the main problem with the gaming industry.

Doesn't matter that the game was a linear set of corridors spliced together with a tiny be of free roaming in certain open areas. Or that the tombs, if they can be called that were pathetically small and easy to complete.

But as long as her hair moves around more. No one gives a shit about her hair. Or if they do they need help.

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<< LINK REMOVED >> There are plenty of terrible games out there. This ain't one of them.

So why complain?
Oh wait, it's the Internet. I forgot. Carry on, carry on.

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<< LINK REMOVED >> I'm not complaining about Tomb Raider as such, I actually enjoyed it despite its linearity and crappy tombs, I'm complaining about the fact they are so obsessed with the TresFX bullshit.

I know why that is because it cost them so much to develop that they NEED to tell people about it to make it more relevant. Otherwise it would just be a very costly feature most people turn off because it adds nothing to the game except a dive in performance.

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seems like a desperate attempt to squeeze more money out of TR since they technically declared it a failure despite it selling well.

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<< LINK REMOVED >> who declared it a failure and why?

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<< LINK REMOVED >><< LINK REMOVED >> Square-Enix did because it only sold millions of copies instead of more millions of copies. But yeah, a total cash grab, but I enjoyed it so much that I think it's a solid reason to go through again with the new content.

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@WhiteTulip1 I remember reading that Square called sales figures "well short of goal", which most everyone translated as them thinking it was a failure.

I thought the game was great, and Square is the real failure here.

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So basically they ported the PC version.

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<< LINK REMOVED >> As far i understand the article its not a pc port.
They redone many things extra for consoles

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It is most likely a PC port. They wouldn't start from the ground up on a game for a console that has similar architecture to a system the game is already released on. Wouldn't make logical sense.

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<< LINK REMOVED >><< LINK REMOVED >> Everything they detailed sounds exactly like the PC version. Looks like a PC port without the 60fps.

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This is great for people who have not played it yet

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In the VGX trailer Lara does look different from the PC version and i hope this time they do the tesselletion right.

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$60 for an old game? Nope

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<< LINK REMOVED >> Some pay $1000 for AES NeoGeo Metal Slug modul...game---1996.

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Doesn't say if it's 60fps though.

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atleast something can run at 1080p on the nsabox one

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You mean besides Forza? And the plethora of games yet to be released. Don't be daft.

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<< LINK REMOVED >> Someone needs attention

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I never played it on PS3 or 360, so I might buy it. I'd probably wait for it to come down in price though.


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Every strand of Lara's hair will be "physically active."


even her pubes?. if not i won't buy it

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<< LINK REMOVED >> sorry bout your luck... but Lara is shaved.

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<< LINK REMOVED >> Buy it for the PC and wait for modders to make a nude mod...easy peasy.

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$60 for this? Nah, think I'll be passing on this one...

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I wonder if her boobs will be enhanced. ( . )( . )

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Wow, what a cool surprise! I had this game on my "might buy" backburner for last gen games and now I will buy it for sure on X1 or PS4. I wish devs/publishers would do this for more of the later titles that I haven't got around to yet. Too bad there's no mention of 3D support. Nevertheless, good move.

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The timing is great i have to admit!
What other good game is coming out in january?

I wished Mass Effect 3 could get also a facelifting like that...i didnt bought it for the X360 :)

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@sladakrobot

I haven't had a chance to pick up Tomb Raider yet, so an enhanced version might be cool to pick up instead.

However, if it's full retail price, i'll just wait till this enhanced edition comes to Steam, and then wait for a sale. Because full price for an old game with a facelift, isn't worth it.

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<< LINK REMOVED >> I know what you mean but i think i might try it out,it comes with all DLC's.
Including all DLC's the last gen version is probalbly also around $50-60.
I guess,if your option is Steam then you can get it cheaper soon :)

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Are we going to get a little upgrade pack for our PC version then? Maybe a couple of quid for those that already own the game like what you did with Deus Ex?


Don't you just love the way they try and sell TressFX as if it's a new feature.

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<< LINK REMOVED >> I wonder if these upgrades were already in the PC version. The game looks stunning on the PC.

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I want this for PC so bad

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<< LINK REMOVED >> I have it for PC. It one of my go to games when I have nothing to do. Not saying it's bad.. It's fucking good.

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Indeed: so it's just got TressFX switched on? Yep, that's not new.

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<< LINK REMOVED >> Funny because TRESS FX in the game was not all that. Her hair would always cut through her body.

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The first patch fixed the vast majority of TressFX glitches.

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So, its basically a PC port eh?

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Not necessarily.

Could look better than the PC version if it's a complete rebuild for next gen, as PC was an optimized last gen version.

Compare NBA 2K14 on PC and on PS4 and tell me the PS4 version doesn't look hands down better. Has nothing to do with PS4 being more powerful than PC, just that the PS4/Xbone version of NBA 2K is on an all new engine, while the PC version is just a PS3/360 port optimized for PC with the usual suspects, ie higher native res, better shadows, and better lighting.

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PC versions of games don't have generations. The PC version wasn't a port but it wasn't brilliantly optimised at the start. If it was a direct port, it wouldn't have had things like TressFX.

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Soooo can we expect an extended version of that Russian fondling her....

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<< LINK REMOVED >> LOL


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GG Square Enix.. you're slowly becoming the worst publisher. I know they was bitching about Tomb Raider not meeting expectations but this won't help either. Maybe they should start by making an actual tomb Raider Game? You know.. with proper puzzles, actual death traps that kill you, discovering Tombs and ancient artifacts that leads to be cursed and you beat up the bad guys to keep the artifact in your basement.

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honestly the "not a Tomb Raider" argument is so true I don't see why people bashed people liking the old, mystery, exploration TR ... Seeing the game for 60$ is a no go, for much cheaper I'd have maybe tried it.

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Screw you. Never buying any of their games again. PC Gamer.

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NOBODY is forcing you to buy it :) It's a game that came out close to the release of the new gen, and perhaps some people have skipped it (sales were fair, but not as expected), so here they are offering the option to buy it, and if you don't, well then you don't. Stop being a little brat who thinks these people work for your own personal interests.

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MMM...i'd like to see some of her hairs nicely..err...modeled

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