TOMB RAIDER 1-3 REMASTERED ISSUES RACISM WARNING

The remastered collection of the first three Tomb Raider games, aptly named "Tomb Raider 1-3 Remastered," now includes a disclaimer about racist content. Upon launching the games, players are greeted with a message highlighting that some depictions and cultural representations within the games are rooted in racial and ethnic prejudice and are considered deeply offensive by the developer, Crystal Dynamics. The developer has chosen to preserve the original content to acknowledge and learn from the harmful stereotypes rather than remove it. Despite not specifying which parts of the content are referred to, it is speculated to involve depictions of island inhabitants in Tomb Raider 3.

Tomb Raider 1-3 Remastered showcases enhanced graphics with the choice to toggle between the updated and original visuals at any time. The collection, which includes expansions like "The Unfinished Business," "The Gold Mask," and "The Lost Artifact," is available on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, PS4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, and PC starting from its release date.

The Tomb Raider franchise, originating in the 90s, transformed protagonist Lara Croft into a global icon. The series is known for its captivating adventures through ancient tombs and exotic cities. The remastered collection aims to bring these classic adventures to modern consoles with improved visuals while maintaining the integrity of the original games.

Crystal Dynamics included the disclaimer to acknowledge and stimulate learning from the offensive racial and ethnic stereotypes present in the original games. The developer seeks to confront historical prejudices while preserving the initial intent and content of the games for educational purposes.

The original Tomb Raider game, released in 1996, was developed by Core Design and became a success due to its innovative 3D platforming, puzzle-solving gameplay, and the charismatic and tough protagonist, Lara Croft. Lara Croft's character has since become an icon in the gaming world and a pioneer for female characters in video games. The series has spawned numerous sequels, reboots, movies, and even comics and novels. The character's appearance and backstory have evolved over time, but her role as a daring and intelligent adventurer has remained constant. The 'Tomb Raider' franchise is considered one of the early leaders in establishing strong narratives within the gaming industry.