Final week, Aspyr launched a free improve for Tomb Raider I-III Remastered, giving those that downloaded it a brand new “problem mode” and a bunch of recent costumes. Regardless of being free, it was not in style with newcomers.
Shortly after launch, gamers started reporting inconsistencies within the new match, with unusual symbols and odd particulars main many to consider it was created by an AI. This idea solely gained credence when Giovanne Lucca, lead artist for each I-III and IV-VI remastered, revealed that he was “not concerned within the artwork path of this new patch” and introduced that “not one of the authentic builders” had been concerned.
In an effort to nip the state of affairs within the bud, Aspir, the writer of this assortment, issued a press release concerning X, placing the speculation to relaxation. “The costumes within the replace had been created by our staff of artists,” the put up mentioned, including, “No AI-generated property had been used within the replace.”
The studio additionally introduced that it’s engaged on “a sequence of updates” to repair textures, bugs, and different technical points launched within the newest patch.
The complete textual content of the assertion is beneath.
To the Tomb Raider neighborhood:
We recognize your suggestions on the current Problem Mode replace for Tomb Raider I-III Remastered. Our prime precedence is to ship patches that repair texture points and technical bugs. Moreover, a sequence of updates are underway to handle varied technical points throughout all platforms. That is additionally a possibility to right some misinformation. The up to date costumes had been created by a staff of artists. AI-generated property weren’t used within the replace. Particulars such because the content material and timing of the patch might be launched as quickly as they’re determined. If you want to assist us prioritize fixes, please report a bug at help.aspyr.com.
Yesterday, Aspyr started rolling out the Swap 2 improve for collectibles, taking full benefit of the brand new {hardware} at 1440p / 60fps when docked and 1080p / 120fps in handheld mode. This S2 model is at present accessible on the eShop for $29.99 / Β£25.26. It’s also accessible as a free improve for all customers with the S1 launch.