What 20 Year Celebration Includes
This edition is essentially the definitive / expanded version of Rise of the Tomb Raider. It bundles the base game and all of the DLC plus new content that wasn’t in the original release. Key features:
| Content | Details |
|---|---|
| Base Game | The full Rise of the Tomb Raider main campaign. PlayStation+2tombraider.com+2 |
| New Story Chapter “Blood Ties” | Explore Croft Manor in a new story mode; reveals family secrets, explores Lara’s legacy. tombraider.com+2PlayStation.Blog+2 |
| Lara’s Nightmare | A mode in which you defend the Manor from a zombie invasion. tombraider.com+2Gematsu+2 |
| New Difficulty: Extreme Survivor | A more brutal difficulty level: fewer resources, no checkpoints, etc. Gematsu+2raidingtheglobe.com+2 |
| Co‑op Endurance Mode | New online co‑op version of the Endurance mode. Gematsu+2tombraider.com+2 |
| VR support (on platforms that support it) | The “Blood Ties” chapter is VR‑enabled on PSVR and desktop VR where supported. tombraider.com+3PlayStation+3Gematsu+3 |
| Classic Skins & Gear | 5 classic Lara skins (from older Tomb Raider games), plus an outfit & weapon inspired by Tomb Raider III (the cold‑weather outfit / Hailstorm pistol style) PlayStation Store+3Gematsu+3raidingtheglobe.com+3 |
| All Previously Released DLC | This includes major expansions like Baba Yaga: The Temple of the Witch, Cold Darkness Awakened, all the expedition cards, outfits, extra weapons, etc. tombraider.com+1 |
| Several Visual / Performance Enhancements | On platforms that can support, there are enhancements (e.g. higher resolution, smoother frame rate, better texture quality) especially noted for consoles like PS4 Pro, Xbox One X. |
✅ Minimum Requirements
- OS: Windows 7 (64‑bit)
- Processor: Intel Core i3‑2100 or AMD equivalent
- RAM: 6 GB
- GPU: NVIDIA GTX 650 (2 GB) or AMD HD 7770 (2 GB)
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 25 GB free space
⚙️ Recommended Requirements
- OS: Windows 10 (64‑bit)
- Processor: Intel Core i7‑3770K
- RAM: 8 GB
- GPU: NVIDIA GTX 980 Ti (for higher resolution) or NVIDIA GTX 970 (for 1080p)
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 25 GB free space
What’s Different / New Compared to the Original Release
- The story chapter Blood Ties is new. The original campaign didn’t let you roam Croft Manor in that way.
- The addition of Lara’s Nightmare (zombie‑infested Manor) is new.
- Extreme Survivor difficulty increases challenge significantly compared to original’s hardest mode.
- Co‑op version of Endurance mode was not in the base version.
- Classic Lara skins / gear from older games are a nostalgic bonus.
Pros & Cons
Pros:
- Very complete package: if you like all the content, this edition gives you everything in one buy.
- More replayability — with DLCs, new modes, higher difficulty.
- Good value vs buying all the DLC separately.
- Nice for completionists / fans of Lara Croft & Tomb Raider history because of the classic skins etc.
Cons:
- If you only care about the main story, much of the extra content is optional; might feel like paying for things you won’t use.
- Extreme difficulty can be punishing; not everyone enjoys very tough survival modes.
- On certain platforms, maybe VR support or performance enhancements vary. If your hardware isn’t strong, some features might not be usable or worthwhile.
Should You Get It?
In most cases, yes — if you enjoy action‑adventure, exploration, and want a full experience with all the extras. Especially if the edition is on sale, it tends to be a good deal.
If you tell me your platform (PC / PlayStation / Xbox / Switch etc.) and your interest level (just main story vs full completion), I can help you decide whether it’s worth paying full price or waiting for a discount.
