The Future of Tomb Raider Remasters: Will Aspyr Bring Back the Classics?

After the successful release of the Tomb Raider Remastered, many fans are eagerly awaiting the next installment of Lara Croft's adventures. With Aspyr at the helm, the question on everyone's mind is: will they bring back Tomb Raider 4, 5, and 6 from the digital graveyard?

The Original Trilogy: A Success Story

Kudos to Aspyr for taking the OG Tomb Raider trilogy under their wing and giving it a modern-day makeover. The result was a thrilling ride that brought back memories of dodging polygonal wolves and navigating pixelated pitfalls. The reception was overwhelmingly positive, and the remasters were a commercial success.

Will Tomb Raider 4, 5, and Angel of Darkness Get the Same Treatment?

Unfortunately, it seems the jury is still out on whether Tomb Raider 4, 5, and 6 will be remastered. In an interview, director of product Chris Bashaar avoided the question, stating that Aspyr's focus is on the launch of Tomb Raider I-III Remastered.

The Sales Factor: A Deciding Factor?

While the original trilogy sold like hotcakes, the later installments didn't quite match up in terms of sales. Tomb Raider 4 and 5 only managed to sell 6.5 million copies combined, a far cry from the 20 million copies sold by the original trilogy. This raises questions about whether Aspyr will see the value in remastering the less successful games in the series.

The Elephant in the Room: Angel of Darkness

Then there's the issue of Tomb Raider 6, also known as Angel of Darkness. While some fans still cling to its potential, it's clear that the game's troubled development cycle and poor reception have left a bad taste in Aspyr's mouth. With a laundry list of issues and dismal sales, it's likely that Aspyr will be giving this one a wide berth.