Rise of the Tomb Raider Xbox One X Enhancements Revealed by Square Enix

Written by Brandon Hofer on August 24, 2017

News: There are quite a few enhancements being made for Rise of the Tomb Raider so it can take advantage of the power of the Xbox One X.

Square Enix has recently revealed that Rise of the Tomb Raider will indeed be receiving some enhancements to take advantage of the Xbox One X hardware. The list of enhancements seems like it will take an already amazing looking title and look even better. The enhancements will include:

Choosing from one of the three visual modes:

Native 4K: Full 3840 by 2160 for the highest fidelity resolution

Enriched Visuals: For stunning graphics updates

High Frame Rate: For the smoothest possible gameplay

New Xbox One X Tech Enhancements:

HDR display support for more vibrant and accurate color representation technology

Spatial audio support, including Dolby Atmos, for true 3D audio

Enhanced texture resolution for Lara Croft as well as NPCs and the environment for leveraging additional memory offered by the Xbox One X

Improved anti-aliasing for immersive realistic details

Additional visual enhancements include:

Improved volumetric lights

Improved reflections

Enhanced foliage

Upgraded polygonal detail

Amplified texture filtering

Enhancements for Rise of the Tomb Raider on Xbox One X will be available timed to the console’s launch on November 7. Players who have already purchased the game for Xbox One will be able to download and experience these unique features for free on Xbox One X.

Take a look at the trailer below showing off some of these new enhancements and tell us what you think. Will you go through Rise of the Tomb Raider again or will this be your first time going through it?