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No Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition for PC

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Tomb Raider’s getting a new, extra polished definitive edition in the way of a next-gen console version. PC Gamers will happily tell you that they’ve been playing the definitive version of the new(ish) Tomb Raider reboot since the game first came out. they’re wrong – and they won’t be getting the extra shiny version either.

Yes, one of the things that makes this new version prettier is the increased resolution – which PC pundits have had all along. Plus, it also uses TressFX, giving Lara a crop of luscious, realistic hair. It’s the first console game to use the tech, which isn’t all that surprising, seeing as it’s the first (and only!) PC game to use it as well.

According to a preview over at IGN by Leah B. Jackson, the game’s got more than just hair and resolution in its favour. Lara’s face has been remodelled, just about everything’s been retextured and there’re new physics and particle effects – including a perspiration system that will see Lara getting a sheen of sweat when she’s under duress.

According to Jackson, everything’s been given a touch of physics, making everything seems a tad more realistic.

“Seeing Lara’s axe swing at her hip, each individual arrow jiggle around in the quiver, her bow bob back and forth as she runs, and even her necklace dangling around adds an exquisite level of realism.”

Even the island itself has been given a textural makeover, and further additions have been made to the weather and physics. Water splashes properly, vegetation reacts the way you’d expect and the whole things sounds like the sort of game it should have been in the first place.

If you haven’t played Tomb Raider, it’ll be well worth picking up, methinks – though eye-candy alone probably isn’t enough to get anybody to double dip at the asking price of $60 – what a brand new game costs. It does, however, include all of the game’s post-launch DLC. Not that PC gamers get the choice really; developer Crystal Dynamics has said there are no plans to bring the Definitive Edition to PC.

“Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition was designed and rebuilt from the ground up for next-generation consoles. At this time a PC update is not planned,” the company said.

I wonder what sort of sales targets Square Enix has for this one.

Last Updated: January 7, 2014

38 Comments

  1. Lourens Jordaan

    January 7, 2014 at 11:09

    I might just… aaaaah screw it!!! I’ll take it. Yes, yet again I’m buying something I already have just because it’s a little bit shinier.

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    • TiMsTeR1033

      January 7, 2014 at 11:10

      We all love shiny things!

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      • DrKiller

        January 7, 2014 at 12:10

        Especially when it includes nice boo.. I mean.. weapons… yeah thats it, when it includes weapons 😛

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  2. Alien Emperor Trevor

    January 7, 2014 at 11:12

    Could do with a sequel too.

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    • Hammersteyn

      January 7, 2014 at 11:14

      Yep, but Square seems to be in the habit of remaking their games. Final Fantasy and Kingdom Hearts as well. Now if the first Deus Ex could get a shiny new update….

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      • Alien Emperor Trevor

        January 7, 2014 at 11:25

        Well they gave the DX:HR an update :/

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      • JJ's horrible secret (John)

        January 7, 2014 at 12:04

        Dude. If the first Deux Ex gets an update I’ll buy two. Still better than HR.

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    • RinceGivesRspectsToMadiba

      January 7, 2014 at 11:28

      I’d buy that man.

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      • Alien Emperor Trevor

        January 7, 2014 at 11:31

        You want to buy a man? O_O

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    • Sahil Lala

      January 7, 2014 at 11:51

      They are making a sequel. SE even confirmed it. Also that ending hinted at it as well 😛

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      • Alien Emperor Trevor

        January 7, 2014 at 11:51

        Excellent!

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      • RinceGivesRspectsToMadiba

        January 7, 2014 at 12:04

        I thought they were resetting the origin story again? Read that somewhere.

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  3. Hammersteyn

    January 7, 2014 at 11:15

    Guess now would be the time to buy it them. Still don’t think her hair beats Pat Lambies hair from those shampoo commercials.

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    • TiMsTeR1033

      January 7, 2014 at 11:17

      you take that back!!

      Reply

  4. RinceGivesRspectsToMadiba

    January 7, 2014 at 11:23

    This was a flipping awesome game., If you have not played it do yourself a favour and go out and get it. Sickens me that they say they didn’t shift enough copies. Also cannot believe they are RE-doing an origin story, this time I believe Rihanna is not involved. Bastards.

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    • Admiral Chief in Vegas

      January 7, 2014 at 11:28

      You have a hard-on for Rihanna?

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      • RinceGivesRspectsToMadiba

        January 7, 2014 at 11:29

        Rhianna Pratchett? YES.

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        • Alien Emperor Trevor

          January 7, 2014 at 11:30

          I SAW HER FIRST!

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          • RinceGivesRspectsToMadiba

            January 7, 2014 at 11:34

            Of course you did, you’re much much older than me *runs!

          • Alien Emperor Trevor

            January 7, 2014 at 11:36

            She’s the same age as me. HAH!

          • RinceGivesRspectsToMadiba

            January 7, 2014 at 11:39

            So a milf then? HAHAHAH!

          • Alien Emperor Trevor

            January 7, 2014 at 11:40

            For you maybe, for me it’s juuuuuuuuust right. 😀

          • RinceGivesRspectsToMadiba

            January 7, 2014 at 11:44

            LOL. She’s chatted with me before, so I am closer to the goal!

          • Alien Emperor Trevor

            January 7, 2014 at 11:46

            She’s spoken with you? That just makes you FURTHER from the goal ;P

          • RinceGivesRspectsToMadiba

            January 7, 2014 at 11:47

            And that’s why you are #foreverSP! LOL

          • Alien Emperor Trevor

            January 7, 2014 at 11:51

            I’m #foreverSP because if I don’t keep my magnetic personality under wraps I just end up being swamped by all the ladies. Those Axe ads are a good example of what happens. It’s a curse I tell you.

            What do you mean it’s time for my meds?

          • RinceGivesRspectsToMadiba

            January 7, 2014 at 11:54

            *looks up from clipboard “Thank you Mr… (looks down and then back up again)… Mr Tiddly Winkles, I think I have all I need”

          • Alien Emperor Trevor

            January 7, 2014 at 11:56

            Winkles you say?

  5. Admiral Chief in Vegas

    January 7, 2014 at 11:29

    DAT LARA!

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  6. Jonah Cash

    January 7, 2014 at 11:44

    I am definitely getting this game!!! I would love to own Lara on my PS4!!! The game is brilliant and I would like to play it again and it was so good I don’t mind paying for it all over again!!

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    • Rock789

      January 7, 2014 at 12:08

      Have to say I’m with you there… Was a seriously awesome game! I am truly tempted to get it again, now for my PS4…

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      • Gr8_Balls_o_Fire

        January 7, 2014 at 12:16

        Here here! When that blerry console arrives if ever!

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  7. fred

    January 7, 2014 at 11:55

    No word on new boob physics?

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  8. SaintsRowNigri

    January 7, 2014 at 11:58

    I just realized that we, as gamers, are a bunch of fools, and that the ones we look to for our much loved entertainment knows that too.
    Hey guys, $60 and you can see Lara sweat.

    These gamers are crazy.

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    • Gr8_Balls_o_Fire

      January 7, 2014 at 12:20

      I do agree with you. However, that is the asking price, and not a contractual obligation. The thing to address is the general stupidity of the human population.

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    • oVg

      January 7, 2014 at 12:51

      lol “just realized it” 😛

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  9. JJ's horrible secret (John)

    January 7, 2014 at 12:01

    Not too bothered by this really. Played the game, loved it. That’s it.

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    • Kromas

      January 7, 2014 at 12:44

      Indeed.The re-playability on that game is virtually zero.

      Reply

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