Rise Of The Tomb Raider Just Got A Jaw-Dropping Graphical Overhaul

Released in 2015 as the second installment in the Tomb Raider Survival trilogy, Rise of the Tomb Raider marked the eleventh main entry in the beloved Lara Croft saga. Following our favorite archeologist as she ventures to Siberia and the legendary city of Kitezh, players control her as she goes head-to-head with Trinity and their search to find the promise of immortality.

Now a decade on and Rise of the Tomb Raider is celebrating its 10th anniversary. Although an official remaster has not been confirmed by Crystal Dynamics, its dedicated fan base seem to have things covered.

Rise Of The Tomb Raider Has Never Looked Better

Courtesy of f80h over on Nexus Mods, the HD 4K 8K Texture Collection for Rise of the Tomb Raider is a brand-new mod which, as you can expect, will make the 2015 hit look better than ever. Adding over 7000 textures, upscaled 2x, and partially regenerated, this texture collection pushes Rise of the Tomb Raider to 4K or 8K graphics for the first time.

Using AI tools, the creator has enhanced the vanilla textures from the game whilst retaining its original art style. Additionally, if you own a high-end GPU, this will be the mod for you, especially if you can easily reach 4K and 8K. The new custom textures improve the world of Rise of the Tomb Raider as a whole, especially in the environment and the animals that Lara comes across. To show this off, the modder has shown comparison images on the mod’s official download page, and it is clear to see how much of an improvement this free download offers.

Tomb Raider Fans Should Check This Out

Put simply, every Tomb Raider fan will want to check out this free upgrade for Rise of the Tomb Raider, especially those who have not played the entry since it first launched back in 2015. A decade ago, we at Screen Rant gave Rise of the Tomb Raider a 9/10 and called it “the franchise’s best adventure yet”.

Rise of the Tomb Raider excels as one of the must-play games of 2015. It solidifies Lara Croft’s position as one of the best video game characters in existence and demands that more stories and game experiences be crafted by this creative team.

Followed by Shadow of the Tomb Raider in 2018, the Survivor trilogy successfully brought the Tomb Raider franchise to modern day consoles, and shone a light on Lara’s origin story. Now, if you already own a copy of Rise of the Tomb Raider on PC, you will be able to check out this free remaster and experience it in all of its unbridled beauty once more.