Lara has a refined character, with brighter skin, and AMD's TressFX technology is utilized, helping to improve the realistic effects to her hair. The Dualshock 4's light bar changes color depending on game play scenarios. The game runs in native p resolution for both consoles. Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition has improved upon many visual and game play elements. Lara must fight for her very life, in a desperate struggle to learn the secrets of the island, and become a true survivor.
Lara Croft is stranded on a mysterious island while searching for the Lost Kingdom of Yamatai and is soon accosted by a group of bandits living on the island.
The game is optimized for next-gen consoles, with the help of outside developers including Nixxes Software and United Front Games.