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{{Infobox game/row/porter|Feral Interactive|Linux}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/porter|Feral Interactive|Linux}}
 
|publishers  =  
 
|publishers  =  
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Square Enix}}
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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Crystal Dynamics|2023-present}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Square Enix|2013-2023}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Feral Interactive|OS X, Linux}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Feral Interactive|OS X, Linux}}
 
|engines      =  
 
|engines      =  
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|hltb        = 10469
 
|hltb        = 10469
 
|lutris      = tomb-raider
 
|lutris      = tomb-raider
|mobygames    = tomb-raider__
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|mobygames    = 60034
 
|strategywiki = Tomb Raider (2013)
 
|strategywiki = Tomb Raider (2013)
 
|wikipedia    = Tomb Raider (2013 video game)
 
|wikipedia    = Tomb Raider (2013 video game)
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{{Availability|
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability/row| Retail |  | Steam |  |  | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
 
{{Availability/row| Retail |  | Steam |  |  | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
{{Availability/row| Developer | https://store.feralinteractive.com/en/mac-linux-games/tombraider/ | Steam |  |  | OS X, Linux }}
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{{Availability/row| Developer | https://store.feralinteractive.com/en/mac-linux-games/tombraider/ | Steam |  |  | Windows,OS X, Linux }}
{{Availability/row| publisher | https://store.na.square-enix-games.com/en_US/product/281102/tomb-raider-game-of-the-year-steam | Steam | Game of the Year Edition. | | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
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{{Availability/row| Epic Games Store | tomb-raider | DRM-free  | Game of the Year Edition. Inlcudes the Survival Edition content too.<br>DRM-free when launched from the executable. |  | Windows }}
{{Availability/row| Amazon.com | B00I4BLNJO | Steam | Game of the Year Edition. |  | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
 
{{Availability/row| Epic Games Store | tomb-raider | DRM-free  | Game of the Year Edition. Inlcudes the Survival Edition content too. |  | Windows }}
 
 
{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 1065-3 | Steam | Survival Edition. |  | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
 
{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 1065-3 | Steam | Survival Edition. |  | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
 
{{Availability/row| GOG.com | tomb_raider_goty | DRM-free | Game of the Year Edition. |  | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| GOG.com | tomb_raider_goty | DRM-free | Game of the Year Edition. |  | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Humble | tomb-raider | Steam | {{store link|Humble|tomb-raider-goty-edition|Game of the Year Edition}} also available. |  | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
 
{{Availability/row| Humble | tomb-raider | Steam | {{store link|Humble|tomb-raider-goty-edition|Game of the Year Edition}} also available. |  | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
 
{{Availability/row| Mac App Store | id625206080 | MacApp |  |  | OS X }}
 
{{Availability/row| Mac App Store | id625206080 | MacApp |  |  | OS X }}
{{Availability/row| Origin | tomb-raider/tomb-raider/standard-edition | Steam | Survival Edition. |  | Windows, OS X, Linux}}
 
 
{{Availability/row| Steam | 203160 | Steam | {{store link|Steam-bundle|15037|Game of the Year Edition}} also available. |  | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
 
{{Availability/row| Steam | 203160 | Steam | {{store link|Steam-bundle|15037|Game of the Year Edition}} also available. |  | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
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{{Availability/row| Amazon.com | B00I4BLNJO | Steam | Game of the Year Edition. |  | Windows, OS X, Linux  | unavailable }}
 +
{{Availability/row| Origin | tomb-raider/tomb-raider/standard-edition | Steam | Survival Edition. |  | Windows, OS X, Linux | unavailable }}
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{{Availability/row| publisher | https://store.na.square-enix-games.com/en_US/product/281102/tomb-raider-game-of-the-year-steam | Steam | Game of the Year Edition. | | Windows, OS X, Linux | unavailable }}
 
}}
 
}}
  
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==Essential improvements==
 
==Essential improvements==
 
===Skip game launcher===
 
===Skip game launcher===
{{Fixbox|description=Use the <code>-nolauncher</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]]|ref=<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/203160/discussions/0/846947231096468607/ Launch Tomb Raider directly and skip launcher - Steam Community Discussions for Tomb Raider]</ref>}}
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{{Fixbox|description=Use the <code>-nolauncher</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]]|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/203160/discussions/0/846947231096468607/|title=Launch Tomb Raider directly and skip launcher - Steam Community Discussions for Tomb Raider|date=May 2023}}</ref>}}
 
 
===Disable camera sway===
 
{{Fixbox|description=Use Yamatai Patch|ref=|fix=
 
'''Warning:''' This patch has been flagged as malware by an unusually large number of security vendors.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.virustotal.com/gui/file/592e8d198684abd15342be1566780cad25771752a43ff81b3a3f0757a1a66e0f/detection|title=VirusTotal|date=2022-01-31}}</ref> It should be treated with caution and used at one's own risk.
 
# Download the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1166-tomb-raider-2013-yamatai-patch/ Tomb Raider (2013) Yamatai Patch].
 
# Run the game or the patch first.
 
# Turn on the '''No Cam Wobble''' feature.
 
}}
 
  
 
==Game data==
 
==Game data==
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{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|hkcu}}\Software\Crystal Dynamics\Tomb Raider\}}
 
{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|hkcu}}\Software\Crystal Dynamics\Tomb Raider\}}
{{Game data/config|OS X|~/Library/Application Support/Feral Interactive/Tomb Raider/}}
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{{Game data/config|OS X|{{p|osxhome}}/Library/Application Support/Feral Interactive/Tomb Raider/}}
 
{{Game data/config|Linux|{{P|xdgdatahome}}/feral-interactive/Tomb Raider/}}
 
{{Game data/config|Linux|{{P|xdgdatahome}}/feral-interactive/Tomb Raider/}}
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{XDG|true}}
 
{{XDG|true}}
 +
{{--}} Epic Games Launcher version does not save the voice over language configuration. See [[#Voice over language setting is not saved|workaround]].
 
{{ii}} Most graphics settings in the registry corresponds with [[#.ini file options|.ini options]] for benchmark.
 
{{ii}} Most graphics settings in the registry corresponds with [[#.ini file options|.ini options]] for benchmark.
  
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|4k ultra hd notes          =  
 
|4k ultra hd notes          =  
 
|fov                        = hackable
 
|fov                        = hackable
|fov notes                  = See [[#Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]].
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|fov notes                  = Use the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2564-tomb-raider-2013-fov-fix/ related PCGW community tool].
 
|windowed                  = true
 
|windowed                  = true
 
|windowed notes            =  
 
|windowed notes            =  
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|borderless windowed notes  = Uncheck "exclusive fullscreen".
 
|borderless windowed notes  = Uncheck "exclusive fullscreen".
 
|anisotropic                = true
 
|anisotropic                = true
|anisotropic notes          = Up to 16 samples.
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|anisotropic notes          = Up to 16x.
 
|antialiasing              = true
 
|antialiasing              = true
 
|antialiasing notes        = [[FXAA]] and up to 4x [[SSAA]].
 
|antialiasing notes        = [[FXAA]] and up to 4x [[SSAA]].
 +
|upscaling                  = false
 +
|upscaling tech            =
 +
|upscaling notes            =
 
|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync                      = true
|vsync notes                = Double and tripled buffered.
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|vsync notes                = Double and tripled buffering.  
 +
The triple or double buffering option in the vsync section does not work since the selected option is ignored.
 +
The only thing that determines whether the game will run in double or triple buffering is windowed mode. <br>
 +
'''Fullscreen Exclusive''': Vsync Double buffering <br>
 +
'''Borderless fullscreen windowed''': Vsync triple buffering
 +
<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WyVirLnyoms</ref>
 +
 
 +
 
 +
 
 
|60 fps                    = true
 
|60 fps                    = true
 
|60 fps notes              =  
 
|60 fps notes              =  
 
|120 fps                    = true
 
|120 fps                    = true
|120 fps notes              =  
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|120 fps notes              = The fire effects are animated at 30 Frames Per Second (or lower)
|hdr                        = hackable
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|hdr                        = false
|hdr notes                  = See [[#HDR (High Dynamic Range) Output|HDR (High Dynamic Range) Output]].
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|hdr notes                  =  
|ray tracing                = unknown
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|ray tracing                = false
 
|ray tracing notes          =  
 
|ray tracing notes          =  
 
|color blind                = unknown
 
|color blind                = unknown
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
}}
 
}}
 
===[[Glossary:Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]===
 
{{--}} Changing the default FOV breaks zooming with weapons and the relic viewer.
 
 
{{Fixbox|description=Use Cheat Engine table|fix=
 
# Download and install [https://cheatengine.org/downloads.php Cheat Engine] (make sure to choose "Custom Installation" BOTH times, and uncheck all boxes).
 
# Download the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1148-tomb-raider-2013-fov-cheat-table/ Tomb Raider (2013) FOV Cheat Table].
 
# Run Tomb Raider, then {{key|Alt|Tab}} from the game.
 
# Double-click <code>TombRaider.CT</code>. This should open an instance of Cheat Engine.
 
# In the Cheat Engine window, click the top left button with the computer icon.
 
# Select the <code>TombRaider.exe</code> process and click Open.
 
# Click Yes to the confirmation dialog, and switch back to the game.
 
# Press {{key|F2}} to toggle the fix, and {{key|NumPad +}}/{{key|NumPad -}} to increase/decrease the FOV.
 
}}
 
 
===HDR (High Dynamic Range) Output===
 
{{Fixbox|description=Use [[Special K]]|fix=
 
# [https://sk-data.special-k.info/SpecialK.7z Download Special K]
 
# Enable global injection through the Special K UI.
 
# (Optional) Install the Special K wrapper through the compatibility menu, by holding <code>CTRL</code> + <code>Shift</code> while launching the game.
 
# In-game, open the Special K UI using <code>CTRL</code> + <code>Shift</code> + <code>Backspace</code>.
 
#Open the HDR Calibration menu under the Widgets tab.
 
# Enable <code>scRGB HDR (16 bit)</code> and restart the game.
 
# Adjust the settings in the HDR Calibration menu to your preference.
 
{{ii}}If you do not install the wrapper, you will need to have global injection enabled every time you launch the game. This may cause compatibility issues with other games.
 
{{ii}}Windows HDR must be enabled.
 
{{ii}}This method will not work with DX11 enabled.
 
{{ii}}This method will only work for the Steam version.
 
{{ii}}Fullscreen may have DPI scaling issues. For this reason, it is recommended to switch to borderless windowed.
 
}}
 
 
'''Notes'''
 
{{ii}} If you're using a keyboard without a number pad, you can use the [https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/10762/windows-use-on-screen-keyboard On-Screen Keyboard].
 
  
 
==Input==
 
==Input==
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|impulse triggers          = unknown
 
|impulse triggers          = unknown
 
|impulse triggers notes    =  
 
|impulse triggers notes    =  
|dualshock 4              = hackable
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|dualshock 4              = true
|dualshock 4 notes        = See [[Controller:DualShock 4|DualShock 4]].
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|dualshock 4 notes        =  
 
|dualshock prompts        = hackable
 
|dualshock prompts        = hackable
 
|dualshock prompts notes  = Use [https://www.nexusmods.com/tombraider2013/mods/36 this mod] for DirectX 11.<br>
 
|dualshock prompts notes  = Use [https://www.nexusmods.com/tombraider2013/mods/36 this mod] for DirectX 11.<br>
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|light bar support        = false
 
|light bar support        = false
 
|light bar support notes  =  
 
|light bar support notes  =  
|dualshock 4 modes        = unknown
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|dualshock 4 modes        =  
 
|dualshock 4 modes notes  =  
 
|dualshock 4 modes notes  =  
 
|tracked motion controllers= false
 
|tracked motion controllers= false
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|separate volume notes    =  
 
|separate volume notes    =  
 
|surround sound          = true
 
|surround sound          = true
|surround sound notes    = Up to 7.1 output<ref>[https://satsun.org/audio/ PC Gaming Surround Sound Round-up]</ref>
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|surround sound notes    = Up to 7.1 output<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://satsun.org/audio/|title=PC Gaming Surround Sound Round-up|date=May 2023}}</ref>
 
|subtitles                = true
 
|subtitles                = true
 
|subtitles notes          =  
 
|subtitles notes          =  
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|eax support              = unknown
 
|eax support              = unknown
 
|eax support notes        =  
 
|eax support notes        =  
 +
|royalty free audio      = always on
 +
|royalty free audio notes =
 
|red book cd audio        = unknown
 
|red book cd audio        = unknown
 
|red book cd audio notes  =  
 
|red book cd audio notes  =  
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  |audio    = false
 
  |audio    = false
 
  |subtitles = hackable
 
  |subtitles = hackable
  |notes    = Fan translation, [https://tombraiders.hu/letoltesek/download/32-tomb-raider-2013/103-tr2013-magyar-v1-0 #1], [https://magyaritasok.hu/magyaritasok/tomb-raider-2013/2886 #2].
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  |notes    = Fan translation. Available to download from [https://tombraiders.hu/letoltesek/download/32-tomb-raider-2013/103-tr2013-magyar-v1-0 here] or [https://magyaritasok.hu/games/tomb-raider--2 here.]
 
  |fan      = true
 
  |fan      = true
 
  |ref      =  
 
  |ref      =  
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}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
  |language  = Brazilian Portuguese
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  |language  = Polish
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
  |audio    = false
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  |audio    = true
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
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}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
  |language  = Polish
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  |language  = Brazilian Portuguese
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
  |audio    = true
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  |audio    = false
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
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  |fan      = true
 
  |fan      = true
 
  |notes    = Fan translation, [https://www.turkce-yama.org/tomb-raider-2013-turkce-yama/ Tomb Raider 2013 Türkçe Yama].
 
  |notes    = Fan translation, [https://www.turkce-yama.org/tomb-raider-2013-turkce-yama/ Tomb Raider 2013 Türkçe Yama].
 +
|ref      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Ukrainian
 +
|interface = hackable
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = hackable
 +
|fan      = true
 +
|notes    = [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ScbBUI-uT2nAvr6k_ZX1fxk-xgI05BCE/view/ Fan translation]. [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1964366862/ Installation guide (in ukrainian)]
 
  |ref      =  
 
  |ref      =  
 
}}
 
}}
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==Network==
 
==Network==
{{--}} Multiplayer is not cross-platform between Windows and OS X/Linux.<ref name="multiplayer">[http://forums.macrumors.com/showpost.php?p=18697962&postcount=35 MacRumors Forums - View Single Post - Widely Acclaimed Tomb Raider Reboot Arrives in Mac App Store]</ref>
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{{--}} Multiplayer is not cross-platform between Windows and OS X/Linux.<ref name="multiplayer">[http://forums.macrumors.com/showpost.php?p=18697962&postcount=35 MacRumors Forums - View Single Post - Widely Acclaimed Tomb Raider Reboot Arrives in Mac App Store]</ref>{{dubious|date=2022-12-01|reason=Is this still the case after the switch was made to Epic Online Services for multiplayer in 2021?<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/203160/view/4822784632077019228|title=<nowiki>[18-10-2021]</nowiki> PC Patch Notes for patch Tomb Raider, build 829.0|date=2022-12-01}}</ref>}}
 
{{ii}} The Mac App Store version does not include multiplayer.<ref name="Mac App Store"/>
 
{{ii}} The Mac App Store version does not include multiplayer.<ref name="Mac App Store"/>
  
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{{VR support
 
{{VR support
 
|native 3d                  = true
 
|native 3d                  = true
|native 3d notes            = supports AMD HD3D
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|native 3d notes            = Supports AMD HD3D
 
|nvidia 3d vision            =  
 
|nvidia 3d vision            =  
 
|nvidia 3d vision notes      =  
 
|nvidia 3d vision notes      =  
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|play area room-scale notes  =  
 
|play area room-scale notes  =  
 
}}
 
}}
 
==Issues unresolved==
 
===Separate vertical and horizontal sensitivity with mouse===
 
{{--}} Vertical and horizontal sensitivity do not match, with vertical being much lower, making it hard to aim with a mouse and keyboard.{{cn|date=August 2015}}
 
  
 
==Issues fixed==
 
==Issues fixed==
===Low frame rate===
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===Incorrect UI/HUD placement===
{{Fixbox|description=Low frame rate fix|ref={{cn|date=November 2016}}|fix=
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{{mm}} The November 2021 update that brought with it Epic Online Services for the multiplayer infrastructure also broke various UI/HUD positions.
{{ii}} There are several performance demanding options that can be lowered/disabled without providing a noticeable graphic loss.
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{{Fixbox|description=Workaround: restore game to an older version|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/203160/discussions/0/3193610542650676310/|title=Steam Community - Tomb Raider - hud elements off screen|date=2022-11-28}}</ref>|fix=
* Disabling high precision.
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# Launch Steam in desktop mode.
* Disabling TressFX technology by setting hair to normal. TressFX has major impact on frame rate, especially on non-AMD GPUs.
+
# Open the '''Library''', {{key|Right Click}} on the game and select '''Properties'''.
* Setting Screen space ambient occlusion (SSAO) to normal. "Ultra" Ambient Occlusion setting stands for HDAO, AMD's AO technology, and may cause major performance loss in NVIDIA video cards.<ref>[http://www.hardocp.com/article/2013/03/20/tomb_raider_video_card_performance_iq_review/8#.U9mBmrHQr2o Tomb Raider Video Card Performance and IQ Review - HARDOCP]</ref><ref>[http://wiki.gametrailers.com/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=1347403&start=40 Tomb Raider broken on PC - GameTrailers Forums]</ref>
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# On the '''Betas''' tab, select {{Code|build743.0 - TR Build 1.01.743.0}} in the drop-down menu.
* Setting AA to [[FXAA]] is recommended as it provides barely any performance loss, while [[SSAA]] is very demanding.
+
# Click '''Close''' to save the changes and allow the Steam client to downgrade the game.
* Setting shadows option under Ultra.
 
* Running game in [[#Force_DirectX_9_renderer_on_DirectX_11_systems|DirectX 9 mode]].
 
{{ii}} On newer Windows systems with altered scaling <code>Settings > System > Display > Scale and layout</code> Exclusive Fullscreen might not be properly applied at start, which can cause significant FPS loss. To counter this, try [https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/15078/windows-10-make-older-apps-or-programs-compatible disabling DPI optimizations] for game's .exe-file in its Compatibility settings, [[#Skip_game_launcher|skipping launcher]], changing any of the above in-game options and then changing it back, or reverting system scaling to its default value.
 
}}
 
 
 
{{Fixbox|description=[[Glossary:Affinity Settings|Edit Affinity Settings for CPUs with more than 4 cores]]|ref={{cn|date=September 2022}}|fix=
 
{{ii}} Game runs better and faster on 4 actual core affinity. (SMT/HT on)
 
{{ii}} For more info see [[Windows#Force CPU affinity|set affinity]] and [[Multi-Threading on game performance]]
 
}}
 
 
 
===Endurance Boss glitch freeze===
 
 
 
*cap frame rate at 60 fps
 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-R73aelfY1k
 
 
 
===Flickering and crashing with SLI or CrossFire===
 
{{Fixbox|description=Flickering fix|ref=<ref name="TR FAQ">[http://www.tombraiderhub.com/faq/tr9.html Technical FAQ - Written and produced by EscondeR - Tomb Raider Hub]</ref>|fix=
 
* Set Vsync option to Off on Advanced settings of the Launcher.
 
* Disable tessellation.
 
}}
 
 
 
===Crashing to desktop and issues with minimizing game===
 
{{Fixbox|description=Crashing to desktop fix|ref=<ref name="TR FAQ" />|fix=
 
* Disable Exclusive Fullscreen option.
 
* Disable any "RAM optimizer" or "Game Booster" programs you may have (generally get rid of the bloatware running).
 
* Force [[#Force_DirectX_9_renderer_on_DirectX_11_systems|DirectX 9 mode]]
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
===Static noise from music and ambient sound in the game===
+
===Voice over language setting is not saved===
{{Fixbox|description=Update drivers to your sound card|ref=<ref name="TR FAQ" />}}
+
{{Fixbox|description=Registry edit to change game language|fix=
 
+
#Go to <code>{{p|HKCU}}\SOFTWARE\Crysal Dynamics\Tomb Raider\</code>
{{Fixbox|description=Disable hardware acceleration on sound card|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
+
#Find the '''VOLanguage''' key and double click it.
# Open Control panel in Windows.
+
#Change the value to the following list below:
# Go to <code>Sound & Audio > Audio Tab > Advanced > Performance</code>.
+
#*a for Russian
# Set slider to None.
+
#*e for Arabic
 +
#*0 for English
 +
#*1 for French
 +
#*2 for German
 +
#*3 for Spanish
 +
#*4 for Italian
 +
#*6 for Japanese
 +
#*9 for Polish
 
}}
 
}}
  
===Strange graphics as if the screen is like a broken glass may appear at certain points during the game===
+
===Endurance Boss glitch freeze (high FPS Issue)===
{{Fixbox|description=Change a Graphics options value|ref={{CN|date=August 2015}}|fix=
+
{{Fixbox|description=[[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)#Frame rate capping|Cap the frame rate at 60 FPS]]|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-R73aelfY1k |date=2022-10-21}}</ref>|fix=
# Enter graphics options.
 
# Change high precision to any other value. Apply changes.
 
{{ii}} This fix must be applied each time the issue appears.
 
{{ii}} The option can be set to its previous value again without re-triggering the bug.
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
===Washed out colors after using Survival Instinct - Gamma/Brightness/Contrast Issue===
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===Camera does not turn in multiplayer mode===
{{Fixbox|description=Change the GPU Color/Pixel format from RGB to YCbCr444|ref=<ref name="Steam discussions">[https://steamcommunity.com/app/203160/discussions/0/846947320640857141 "Gamma/Brightness/Contrast Issue", Steam discussions]</ref><ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/203160/discussions/0/846947320647828223/ "Brightness glitch?", Steam discussions]</ref>|fix=
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{{--}} There is no permanent solution. This fix will work until exiting the game.
* NVIDIA Panel
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{{Fixbox|description=Go to Graphics Options and change resolution, refresh rate, or toggle exclusive fullscreen mode.|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/203160/discussions/0/1861616237337305260/|title=Mouse is stuck on multiplayer (FIXED) :: Tomb Raider General Discussions|date=2024-01-27}}</ref><ref>{{Refcheck|user=Mastan|date=2024-01-27}}</ref>}}
# Access the NVIDIA Control Panel.
 
# Access the "Change resolution" tab.
 
# Go to "3. Apply the following settings".
 
# Select "Use Nvidia Color settings".
 
# Change RGB to YCbCr444.
 
 
 
* AMD Panel<ref>[https://www.amd.com/en/support/kb/faq/dh3-007 Adjust Pixel Format Settings with AMD Radeon™ Software]</ref>
 
# Access the AMD Radeon Software.
 
# In Radeon Software, click on Settings (Gear icon) then select Display from the sub-menu.
 
# Click on the drop-down menu next to Pixel Format and choose the desired setting.
 
 
 
{{ii}} The Pixel Format option might not be available depending on hardware. Cable adapters or converters are not supported, only direct DisplayPort or HDMI connections.<ref>[https://www.amd.com/en/support/kb/faq/dh3-007#faq-Compatibility AMD FAQ Compatibility]</ref>
 
{{ii}} Realoading the game to the last checkpoint also work as a temporary fix. Using the Survival Instinct again will still trigger the bug.
 
}}
 
  
 
==Other information==
 
==Other information==
 
===API===
 
===API===
 
{{API
 
{{API
|direct3d versions      = 9, 11
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|direct3d versions      = 9.0c, 11
|direct3d notes        =  
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|direct3d notes        = To force D3D9 use on D3D11 systems, see [[#Force DirectX 9 renderer on DirectX 11 systems|the section below]].
 
|directdraw versions    =  
 
|directdraw versions    =  
 
|directdraw notes      =  
 
|directdraw notes      =  
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|mantle support notes  =  
 
|mantle support notes  =  
 
|metal support          = true
 
|metal support          = true
|metal support notes    = macOS >= 10.14 only <ref>[http://www.feralinteractive.com/en/news/957/ Feral Interactive]</ref>
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|metal support notes    = macOS >= 10.14 only<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://www.feralinteractive.com/en/news/957/|title=Feral Interactive|date=May 2023}}</ref>
 
|vulkan versions        =  
 
|vulkan versions        =  
 
|vulkan notes          =  
 
|vulkan notes          =  
 
|dos modes              =  
 
|dos modes              =  
 
|dos modes notes        =  
 
|dos modes notes        =  
|shader model versions  = 3, 5
 
|shader model notes    =
 
 
|windows 32-bit exe    = true
 
|windows 32-bit exe    = true
 
|windows 64-bit exe    = false
 
|windows 64-bit exe    = false
 
|windows arm app        = unknown
 
|windows arm app        = unknown
 
|windows exe notes      =  
 
|windows exe notes      =  
|mac os x powerpc app  =  
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|mac os x powerpc app  = unknown
 
|macos intel 32-bit app = true
 
|macos intel 32-bit app = true
 
|macos intel 64-bit app = true
 
|macos intel 64-bit app = true
|macos arm app          =  
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|macos arm app          = unknown
 
|macos app notes        = The 32-bit executable is available in the <code>mac_1.0_32bit_only</code> Beta branch on Steam
 
|macos app notes        = The 32-bit executable is available in the <code>mac_1.0_32bit_only</code> Beta branch on Steam
|linux powerpc app      =  
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|linux powerpc app      = unknown
 
|linux 32-bit executable= true
 
|linux 32-bit executable= true
 
|linux 64-bit executable= false
 
|linux 64-bit executable= false
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{{ii}} This tweak reportedly yields a higher framerate in seemingly CPU-heavy areas like the Shantytown hub through better core utilization.
 
{{ii}} This tweak reportedly yields a higher framerate in seemingly CPU-heavy areas like the Shantytown hub through better core utilization.
  
{{Fixbox|description=Registry tweak for multi-core (4+ cores) CPUs|ref=<ref>[https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/boards/615700-tomb-raider/65923914 Official performance boost from crystal dynamics!!! Check inside!]</ref>|fix=
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{{Fixbox|description=Registry tweak for multi-core (4+ cores) CPUs|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/boards/615700-tomb-raider/65923914|title=Official performance boost from crystal dynamics!!! Check inside!|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix=
# Go to <code>{{p|hkcu}}\Software\Crystal Dynamics\Tomb Raider\Graphics</code>
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# Go to {{Registry|{{p|hkcu}}\Software\Crystal Dynamics\Tomb Raider\Graphics}}
# Right Click anywhere in the empty space and select New > DWORD (32-bit) Value
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# Create a new DWORD (32-bit) Value named {{Registry|MultiCoreFlushMode}} and set it to <code>1</code>.
# Name the new value <code>MultiCoreFlushMode</code> then double click on it and change the value data to <code>1</code>.
 
 
{{ii}} In the Linux version, this option is already automatically applied.{{CN|date=November 2016}}
 
{{ii}} In the Linux version, this option is already automatically applied.{{CN|date=November 2016}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===Force DirectX 9 renderer on DirectX 11 systems===
 
===Force DirectX 9 renderer on DirectX 11 systems===
{{ii}} Forcing DirectX 9 on Windows may result in better performance. However, DirectX-11-specific features (tessellation, TressFX) will be disabled. These steps are not for OS X or Linux (the game will not work correctly).
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{{ii}} Forcing DirectX 9 on Windows may result in better performance on some systems. However DirectX-11-specific features (tessellation, TressFX) will be disabled. These steps are not for OS X or Linux (the game will not work correctly).
  
{{Fixbox|description=DX9 renderer|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
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{{Fixbox|description=DX9 renderer|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Aemony|date=2023-08-17|comment=}}</ref>|fix=
# Go to <code>{{p|hkcu}}\Software\Crystal Dynamics\Tomb Raider\Graphics</code>
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# Go to {{Registry|{{p|hkcu}}\Software\Crystal Dynamics\Tomb Raider\Graphics}}
# Modify <code>RenderAPI</code> value to <code>9</code>.
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# Modify the {{Registry|RenderAPI}} value to <code>9</code>.
  
 
'''Notes'''
 
'''Notes'''
 
{{ii}} Revert to <code>0</code> for DX11, anything else will result in DX11 renderer with some DX11 features disabled.
 
{{ii}} Revert to <code>0</code> for DX11, anything else will result in DX11 renderer with some DX11 features disabled.
}}
 
 
'''Performance difference between DirectX 9 and 11 renderer'''
 
 
Based on in-game benchmark with DirectX 11 features (tessellation, TressFX)  disabled for both renderers.
 
 
{{ii}} In some cases, a reduction in performance may even occur. Benchmark your own system before dedicating to a renderer.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Shooterboss|date=2018-04-22|}}</ref>
 
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
|-
 
!  !! DirectX 9 !! DirectX 11 !! Difference [%]
 
|-
 
| '''Minimum FPS'''  || 42.06 || 35.88 || 17.22%
 
|-
 
| '''Maximum FPS'''  || 66.04 || 52.68 || 25.36%
 
|-
 
| '''Average FPS'''  || 56.68 || 44.74 || 26.69%
 
|}
 
<small>Tested on Intel Core i7 with HD6870 GPU, average of five measurements for each renderer.</small><ref>{{Refcheck|user=LDK|date=March 5, 2013|comment=}}</ref>
 
 
===QTE streamlining===
 
{{--}} Many [[Wikipedia:quick time event|quick time events (QTEs)]] do not display the key required to complete them.
 
{{ii}} However, if you are actively using an Xbox 360 controller or other XInput-compatible controllers, the game will display controller button names and colors as normal.
 
 
List of QTEs and possible solutions:
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
|-
 
! QTE Icon !! Solution
 
|-
 
| Hand in red circle || Repeatedly press interact key (default E) as fast as possible.
 
|-
 
| Exclamation mark in red diamond.|| Press melee key (default F).
 
|-
 
| White circle getting smaller || Tap repeatedly melee key (default F). This QTE is bugged - circle animation is out of sync with trigger behind QTE and therefore it is difficult to win this QTE normally. Luckily there is no penalization for missing said trigger with key press so pressing melee key for whole duration of QTE works perfectly.
 
|-
 
| Left and right arrow || Alternately press left and right movement keys (default A and D).
 
|-
 
| Hand in red circle when Lara is hanging from ledge|| Press interact key (default E).
 
|}
 
 
{{Fixbox|description=Bypass mashing keys|ref={{cn|date=November 2016}}|fix=
 
{{ii}} You can replace key mashing QTE for just one key press, however you need gaming mouse or keyboard software with ability to create macros.
 
{{ii}} This guide contains only general directions. Actual process may vary as there are several versions of gaming software.
 
 
'''1.''' Open your macro/gaming software and create a new macro.
 
 
'''2.''' Record single keypress and make sure there are delays between action at least 20ms. It should look something like this for E key:
 
 
<pre>
 
Key E down
 
20ms delay
 
Key E up
 
20ms delay
 
</pre>
 
 
'''3.''' Set this macro to the desired key and set option to "repeat macro as long as pressed".
 
 
'''Notes'''
 
{{ii}} If your macro is not working properly, try increasing delay as some systems won't recognize key presses if they are too fast.
 
}}
 
 
===Benchmark mode===
 
{{ii}} Benchmark mode generates a file named: <code>benchmarkresults yyyy-mm-dd hh-mm-ss.txt</code>
 
 
{{Fixbox|description=Benchmark from in-game options menu|ref={{cn|date=November 2016}}}}
 
 
{{Fixbox|description=Benchmark from Steam|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
 
# Right click on game in Library.
 
# Select Properties.
 
# Click <code>Set Launch Options</code> and add parameter (see [[#Command line arguments|command line arguments]]).
 
}}
 
 
{{Fixbox|description=Benchmark via shortcut|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
 
# Create shortcut to <code>TombRaider.exe</code>
 
# Right click shortcut and select Properties.
 
# At Target line add parameter at the end of the string (see [[#Command line arguments|command line arguments]]).
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===[[Glossary:Command line arguments|Command line arguments]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Command line arguments|Command line arguments]]===
{{ii}} When running from the command line, exclusive fullscreen is automatically switched on and Vsync is switched off.
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{{--}} When running from the command line, exclusive fullscreen is automatically switched on and Vsync is switched off.
 
{{ii}} When running as a looping demo, a result file is not generated.
 
{{ii}} When running as a looping demo, a result file is not generated.
{{Help|Commandline}}
 
  
{{Standard table|Parameter|Description|content=
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{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"
{{Standard table/row| -benchmark | Run the benchmark on startup and quit the game when finished.}}
 
{{Standard table/row| -benchmarkini “filename.ini” | Run the benchmark on startup and quit the game when finished. The ini file contains overrides for quality settings.}}
 
{{Standard table/row| -loop | Loop the benchmark instead of quitting after it completes. This is a demo mode, so statistics are disabled.}}
 
{{Standard table/row| -dxdiag | Include dxdiag information in the benchmarkresults file.}}
 
}}
 
 
 
===.ini file options===
 
 
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
 
|-
 
|-
 
! Option !! Restrictions !! Effect
 
! Option !! Restrictions !! Effect
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|-
 
|-
 
| EnableTessellation || 0 or 1 || Enables or disables tessellation.
 
| EnableTessellation || 0 or 1 || Enables or disables tessellation.
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|-
 +
| benchmark ||  || Run the benchmark on startup and quit the game when finished.
 +
|-
 +
| benchmarkini || “[filename].ini” || Run the benchmark on startup and quit the game when finished. The ini file contains overrides for quality settings..
 +
|-
 +
| loop ||  || Loop the benchmark instead of quitting after it completes. This is a demo mode, so statistics are disabled.
 +
|-
 +
| dxdiag ||  || Include dxdiag information in the benchmarkresults file.
 
|-
 
|-
 
|}
 
|}
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|recaudio =  
 
|recaudio =  
 
|reccont  =  
 
|reccont  =  
|recother = Internet connection
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|recother =  
|notes    = {{ii}} Users with macOS versions prior to 10.14 can select the branch <code>mac_1.0_32bit_only</code> from the Beta tab on Steam. This enables the game to run with the legacy OpenGL backend on macOS 10.9.1 or higher.<ref>[https://store.steampowered.com/app/203160/Tomb_Raider/ Steam Store Page]</ref>
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|notes    = {{ii}} Users with macOS versions prior to 10.14 can select the branch <code>mac_1.0_32bit_only</code> from the Beta tab on Steam. This enables the game to run with the legacy OpenGL backend on macOS 10.9.1 or higher.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://store.steampowered.com/app/203160/Tomb_Raider/|title=Steam Store Page|date=May 2023}}</ref>
 
}}
 
}}
  
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|minaudio =  
 
|minaudio =  
 
|mincont  =  
 
|mincont  =  
|minother = (Nvidia driver version 364.12)<br/>(AMD driver version MESA 11.2)
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|minother =  
  
 
|recOS    =  
 
|recOS    =  
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|recaudio =  
 
|recaudio =  
 
|reccont  =  
 
|reccont  =  
|recother = Internet connection.<br/>(Nvidia driver version 364.12)
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|recother =  
 
|notes    =  
 
|notes    =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
{{References}}
 
{{References}}

Revision as of 11:39, 27 January 2024

This page is for the 2013 reboot. For the original, see Tomb Raider (1996).

Tomb Raider
Tomb Raider cover
Developers
Singleplayer Crystal Dynamics
Multiplayer Eidos-Montréal
Windows Nixxes Software
macOS (OS X) Feral Interactive
Linux Feral Interactive
Publishers
2023-present Crystal Dynamics
2013-2023 Square Enix
OS X, Linux Feral Interactive
Engines
Foundation[1]
Release dates
Windows March 5, 2013
macOS (OS X) January 23, 2014
Linux April 27, 2016
Reception
Metacritic 86
IGDB 85
Taxonomy
Monetization One-time game purchase, DLC
Microtransactions None
Modes Singleplayer, Multiplayer
Pacing Real-time
Perspectives Third-person
Controls Direct control
Genres Action, Adventure
Art styles Realistic
Themes Asia, Contemporary, Japan, Supernatural
Series Tomb Raider
Tomb Raider (2013) on HowLongToBeat
Tomb Raider (2013) on IGDB
Tomb Raider (2013) guide on StrategyWiki
Tomb Raider (2013) on MobyGames
Tomb Raider (2013) on Wikipedia
Tomb Raider (1996) 1996
Tomb Raider II 1997
Tomb Raider III: Adventures of Lara Croft 1998
Tomb Raider: The Last Revelation 1999
Tomb Raider Chronicles 2000
Tomb Raider: The Angel of Darkness 2003
Tomb Raider: Legend 2006
Tomb Raider: Anniversary 2007
Tomb Raider: Underworld 2008
Lara Croft (series)
Tomb Raider (2013) 2013
Lara Croft GO 2015
Rise of the Tomb Raider 2016
Shadow of the Tomb Raider 2018
Tomb Raider I-III Remastered 2024
Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition 2024

Tomb Raider (2013) is a singleplayer and multiplayer third-person action and adventure game in the Tomb Raider series.

General information

GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
GOG.com Support Page
Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
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Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Developer website
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Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Epic Games Store
DRM-free after installation through Epic Games Launcher (notes may include more details)
Game of the Year Edition. Inlcudes the Survival Edition content too.
DRM-free when launched from the executable.
Windows
Gamesplanet logo.svg
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Survival Edition.
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
GOG.com
DRM-free
Game of the Year Edition.
Windows
Green Man Gaming
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Game of the Year Edition also available.
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Humble Store
Icon overlay.png
Game of the Year Edition also available.
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Mac App Store
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macOS (OS X)
Steam
Icon overlay.png
Game of the Year Edition also available.
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Amazon.com (unavailable)
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Game of the Year Edition.
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Origin (unavailable)
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Survival Edition.
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Publisher website (unavailable)
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Game of the Year Edition.
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux

Version differences

The Game of the Year Edition does not include the Survival Edition non-game extras.
The Game of the Year Edition does not include the following DLC: Agility Skill, Animal Instinct, Headshot Reticule, Pistol Burst, Pistol Silencer. These upgrades can be unlocked during gameplay without buying the DLC.[2][3]
The GOG.com[4] and Mac App Store[5] versions do not include multiplayer.

Monetization

Type Notes
DLC Additional game content.
One-time game purchase The game requires an upfront purchase to access.

Microtransactions

Type Notes
No microtransactions Game does not contain microtransactions.

DLC and expansion packs

Name Notes
Scavenger Scout Included in the Game of the Year Edition
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Scavenger Executioner Included in the Game of the Year Edition
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Scavenger Bandit Included in the Game of the Year Edition
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Fisherman Included in the Game of the Year Edition
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Silverballer Hitman Gun.
No longer available.
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Agency SPS 12 Hitman Gun.
No longer available.
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
HX AP-15 Hitman Gun.
No longer available.
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
JAGD P22G Hitman Gun.
No longer available.
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
M590 12ga Hitman Gun.
No longer available.
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
STG 58 Elite Hitman Gun.
No longer available.
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Animal Instinct Can be unlocked through normal gameplay without having this DLC.
Included in the Adventure Pack
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Agility Skill Can be unlocked through normal gameplay without having this DLC.
Included in the Adventure Pack
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Headshot Reticule Can be unlocked through normal gameplay without having this DLC.
Included in the Adventure Pack
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Pistol Burst Can be unlocked through normal gameplay without having this DLC.
Included in the Adventure Pack
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Pistol Silencer Can be unlocked through normal gameplay without having this DLC.
Included in the Adventure Pack
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Hunter Skin Included in the Game of the Year Edition
Included in the Adventure Pack
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Aviatrix Skin Included in the Game of the Year Edition
Included in the Adventure Pack
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Guerilla Skin Included in the Game of the Year Edition
Included in the Adventure Pack
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Mountaineer Skin Included in the Game of the Year Edition
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Shanty Town Included in the Game of the Year Edition
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Caves and Cliffs Multiplayer Map Pack Included in the Game of the Year Edition
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Tomb of the Lost Adventurer Included in the Game of the Year Edition
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Shipwrecked Multiplayer Map Pack Included in the Game of the Year Edition
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
1939 Multiplayer Map Pack Included in the Game of the Year Edition
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Demolition Skin Included in the Game of the Year Edition
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Sure-Shot Skin Included in the Game of the Year Edition
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Japanese Language Pack Free, part of Japanese GOTY Edition
Can be downloaded separately within the Japan region store.
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux

Essential improvements

Skip game launcher

Use the -nolauncher command line argument[6]

Game data

In-game general settings.
In-game general settings.

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Crystal Dynamics\Tomb Raider\
macOS (OS X) $HOME/Library/Application Support/Feral Interactive/Tomb Raider/
Linux $XDG_DATA_HOME/feral-interactive/Tomb Raider/
This game follows the XDG Base Directory Specification on Linux.
Epic Games Launcher version does not save the voice over language configuration. See workaround.
Most graphics settings in the registry corresponds with .ini options for benchmark.

Save game data location

System Location
Epic Games Launcher %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Tomb Raider\<user-id>
Steam <Steam-folder>/userdata/<user-id>/203160/
GOG.com %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\Tomb Raider
Save games are not compatible between Windows and OS X/Linux.[7][8]

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
Epic Games Launcher
GOG Galaxy
OneDrive
Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers.
Steam Cloud
Stores up to 100 MB of files.

Video

Launcher general video settings.
Launcher general video settings.
Launcher advanced video settings.
Launcher advanced video settings.
In-game general video settings.
In-game general video settings.
In-game advanced video settings.
In-game advanced video settings.

Graphics feature State WSGF Notes
Widescreen resolution
Aspect ratios narrower than 16:9 are stretched vertically.
Multi-monitor
All HUD elements are correctly drawn on the center screen. Some in-game cutscenes display odd animations or missing models in areas that aren't visible in 16:9.
Ultra-widescreen
Cutscenes are Vert- by default. For Hor+ Cutscenes disable Fullscreen and Exclusive Fullscreen. Then use a utility such as Borderless Gaming or SpecialK for Borderless Fullscreen. [9]
4K Ultra HD
Field of view (FOV)
Use the related PCGW community tool.
Windowed
Borderless fullscreen windowed
Uncheck "exclusive fullscreen".
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
Up to 16x.
Anti-aliasing (AA)
FXAA and up to 4x SSAA.
High-fidelity upscaling
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Vertical sync (Vsync)
Double and tripled buffering.

The triple or double buffering option in the vsync section does not work since the selected option is ignored. The only thing that determines whether the game will run in double or triple buffering is windowed mode.
Fullscreen Exclusive: Vsync Double buffering
Borderless fullscreen windowed: Vsync triple buffering

[10]
60 FPS and 120+ FPS
The fire effects are animated at 30 Frames Per Second (or lower)
High dynamic range display (HDR)
See the glossary page for potential alternatives.
Ray tracing (RT)

Input

In-game key map settings.
In-game key map settings.
In-game mouse/keyboard settings.
In-game mouse/keyboard settings.
In-game gamepad settings.
In-game gamepad settings.
Gamepad layout.
Gamepad layout.

Keyboard and mouse State Notes
Remapping
Prompts between keyboard and controller change on fly.
Mouse acceleration
Mouse sensitivity
Mouse input in menus
Mouse Y-axis inversion
Controller
Controller support
XInput and DirectInput. Priorities XInput.
Full controller support
Controller remapping
Bindings are stored in the configuration file location but are complex to edit.[citation needed]
Controller sensitivity
Controller Y-axis inversion
X-axis also available; both independently for camera and aiming
Controller types
XInput-compatible controllers
Xbox button prompts
Impulse Trigger vibration
PlayStation controllers
PlayStation button prompts
Use this mod for DirectX 11.
Use this mod for DirectX 9.
Light bar support
Adaptive trigger support
DualSense haptic feedback support
Connection modes
Generic/other controllers
Button prompts
Additional information
Controller hotplugging
Haptic feedback
Digital movement supported
Simultaneous controller+KB/M
Mouse camera movement only works while aiming.

Audio

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Surround sound
Up to 7.1 output[11]
Subtitles
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
Royalty free audio

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
Arabic
Traditional Chinese
Czech
Dutch
French
German
Hungarian
Fan translation. Available to download from here or here.
Italian
Japanese
Requires Japanese Language Pack DLC. Windows only. Part of GOTY (2020).
Korean
Polish
Brazilian Portuguese
Russian
Spanish
Turkish
Fan translation, Tomb Raider 2013 Türkçe Yama.
Ukrainian
Fan translation. Installation guide (in ukrainian)

Network

Multiplayer is not cross-platform between Windows and OS X/Linux.[12][dubious – discuss]
The Mac App Store version does not include multiplayer.[5]

Multiplayer types

Type Native Players Notes
Local play
8 Versus
Use Nucleus Co-op.
LAN play
Online play
8 Versus

Connection types

VR support

3D modes State Notes
Native 3D
Supports AMD HD3D
vorpX
G3D
Officially supported game, see official vorpx game list.

Issues fixed

Incorrect UI/HUD placement

The November 2021 update that brought with it Epic Online Services for the multiplayer infrastructure also broke various UI/HUD positions.
Workaround: restore game to an older version[14]
  1. Launch Steam in desktop mode.
  2. Open the Library, Right Click on the game and select Properties.
  3. On the Betas tab, select build743.0 - TR Build 1.01.743.0 in the drop-down menu.
  4. Click Close to save the changes and allow the Steam client to downgrade the game.

Voice over language setting is not saved

Registry edit to change game language
  1. Go to HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Crysal Dynamics\Tomb Raider\
  2. Find the VOLanguage key and double click it.
  3. Change the value to the following list below:
    • a for Russian
    • e for Arabic
    • 0 for English
    • 1 for French
    • 2 for German
    • 3 for Spanish
    • 4 for Italian
    • 6 for Japanese
    • 9 for Polish

Endurance Boss glitch freeze (high FPS Issue)

Cap the frame rate at 60 FPS[15]

Camera does not turn in multiplayer mode

There is no permanent solution. This fix will work until exiting the game.
Go to Graphics Options and change resolution, refresh rate, or toggle exclusive fullscreen mode.[16][17]

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 9.0c, 11 To force D3D9 use on D3D11 systems, see the section below.
OpenGL
Linux and mac_1.0_32bit_only branch on macOS only.
Metal support
macOS >= 10.14 only[18]
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows
macOS (OS X)
The 32-bit executable is available in the mac_1.0_32bit_only Beta branch on Steam
Linux
While the system requirements state a 64-bit system, the actual executable is 32-bit

Middleware

Middleware Notes
Audio FMOD
Interface Scaleform
Cutscenes Bink Video
Multiplayer Epic Online Services Changed from Steamworks in patch 838. Use of a Epic account is entirely optional.[19]

Performance boost for quad-core CPUs (and higher core count)

This tweak reportedly yields a higher framerate in seemingly CPU-heavy areas like the Shantytown hub through better core utilization.
Registry tweak for multi-core (4+ cores) CPUs[20]
  1. Go to HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Crystal Dynamics\Tomb Raider\Graphics
  2. Create a new DWORD (32-bit) Value named MultiCoreFlushMode and set it to 1.
In the Linux version, this option is already automatically applied.[citation needed]

Force DirectX 9 renderer on DirectX 11 systems

Forcing DirectX 9 on Windows may result in better performance on some systems. However DirectX-11-specific features (tessellation, TressFX) will be disabled. These steps are not for OS X or Linux (the game will not work correctly).
DX9 renderer[21]
  1. Go to HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Crystal Dynamics\Tomb Raider\Graphics
  2. Modify the RenderAPI value to 9.

Notes

Revert to 0 for DX11, anything else will result in DX11 renderer with some DX11 features disabled.

Command line arguments

When running from the command line, exclusive fullscreen is automatically switched on and Vsync is switched off.
When running as a looping demo, a result file is not generated.
Option Restrictions Effect
QualityLevel 0 to 4 Sets all settings to a quality level. 0 for Low, 4 for Ultimate.
Fullscreen 0 or 1 Enables or disables fullscreen.
ExclusiveFullscreen 0 or 1 Enable this when fullscreen is enabled for better performance but worse multitasking.
AspectRatio Width / height x 10000 or 0 Sets aspect ratio. 16000 for 16:10 for example.
VSyncMode 0 - 2 Options for vertical synchronization. 0 for Off, 1 for Double Buffer and 2 for Triple Buffer.
FullscreenWidth number Width of resolution in pixels.
FullscreenHeight number Height of resolution in pixels.
FullscreenRefreshRate number Screen refresh rate in Hz.
StereoEnabled 0 or 1 Enables or disables stereoscopic support.
TextureQuality 1 to 4 Texture quality from Low to Ultra.
BestTextureFilter 0 to 18 Texture filtering - 0 for No Filtering, 1 for Bilinear, 2 for Trilinear, or 2 + the Anisotropic level.
HairQuality 0 or 1 Enables TressFX enhanced hair quality. 0 for Normal or 1 for TressFX.
AntiAliasingMode 0 to 3 Sets anti-aliasing level. 0 for none, 1 for FXAA, 2 for 2xSSAA and 3 for 4xSSAA.
ShadowMode 0 or 1 Enables or disables shadows.
ShadowResolution 0 to 2 Sets shadow resolution. 1 for Off, 2 for Normal and 3 for Ultra.
SSAOMode 0 to 2 Sets ambient occlusion quality. 1 for Off, 2 for Normal and 3 for Ultra.
DOFQuality 0 to 3 Sets depth of field quality. 1 for Off, 2 for Normal and 3 for Ultra.
ReflectionQuality 0 to 2 Sets quality of reflections. 1 for Off, 2 for Normal and 3 for High.
LODBias 0 to 4 Sets level of detail bias from Low to Ultra.
EnablePostProcess 0 or 1 Enables or disables post-processing effects.
EnableHighPrecisionRT 0 or 1
EnableTessellation 0 or 1 Enables or disables tessellation.
benchmark Run the benchmark on startup and quit the game when finished.
benchmarkini “[filename].ini” Run the benchmark on startup and quit the game when finished. The ini file contains overrides for quality settings..
loop Loop the benchmark instead of quitting after it completes. This is a demo mode, so statistics are disabled.
dxdiag Include dxdiag information in the benchmarkresults file.

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) XP SP3
Processor (CPU) AMD Athlon 64 X2 2.1 GHz (4050+)
Intel Core 2 Duo 1.86 GHz (E6300)
System memory (RAM) 1 GB
2 GB (Vista)
Hard disk drive (HDD) 12 GB
Video card (GPU) AMD Radeon HD 2600 XT
Nvidia GeForce 8600
512 MB of VRAM
DirectX 9.0c compatible
Shader model 3.0 support
Other
macOS (OS X)
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 10.14
Processor (CPU) Intel Core M 1.1 GHz
System memory (RAM) 4 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 14 GB
Video card (GPU) Nvidia GeForce GT 640M
AMD M20
Intel HD Graphics 4000
512 MB of VRAM
Users with macOS versions prior to 10.14 can select the branch mac_1.0_32bit_only from the Beta tab on Steam. This enables the game to run with the legacy OpenGL backend on macOS 10.9.1 or higher.[22]
Linux
Minimum[23] Recommended
Operating system (OS) Ubuntu 14.04, SteamOS 2.0 (64 bit)
Processor (CPU) Intel Core i3
AMD FX-6300
System memory (RAM) 4 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 15 GB
Video card (GPU) Nvidia GeForce GTX 640
AMD Radeon R7 260X
1 GB of VRAM


References

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  7. Verified by User:Anonymous on 2016-12-21
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  9. https://www.wsgf.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=83&t=28177 Tomb Raider 2013 Manual PLP Instructions
  10. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WyVirLnyoms
  11. PC Gaming Surround Sound Round-up - last accessed on May 2023
  12. MacRumors Forums - View Single Post - Widely Acclaimed Tomb Raider Reboot Arrives in Mac App Store
  13. [18-10-2021] PC Patch Notes for patch Tomb Raider, build 829.0 - last accessed on 2022-12-01
  14. Steam Community - Tomb Raider - hud elements off screen - last accessed on 2022-11-28
  15. [missing title] - last accessed on 2022-10-21
  16. Mouse is stuck on multiplayer (FIXED) :: Tomb Raider General Discussions - last accessed on 2024-01-27
  17. Verified by User:Mastan on 2024-01-27
  18. Feral Interactive - last accessed on May 2023
  19. Steam News: Tomb Raider - [18-11-2021 PC Patch Notes for patch Tomb Raider, build 838.] - last accessed on 2021-12-05
  20. Official performance boost from crystal dynamics!!! Check inside! - last accessed on May 2023
  21. Verified by User:Aemony on 2023-08-17
  22. Steam Store Page - last accessed on May 2023
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