Incomplete patch notes.

[mommy croft]

These patch notes make the update sound so underwhelming. There's so many amazing changes that weren't featured in these notes. List of what I was able to gather:
- Modern Controls are now better (THEY FEEL INCREDIBLE NOW TRY THEM).
- Major changes to 40 Fathoms.
- Changes on Palace Midas (if you remember the Epic Games version then you know)
- Underwater blue tint. Surfaces look much more polished now as well.
- New photo mode poses + fixes on the already existing ones.
- Ability to move Lara while on Photo Mode (left and right click).
- Topology issues fixed (HUGE). Check https://twitter.com/DelcaTRLE/status/1767624246203662802
- Flowing water added in The Lost Valley.
- The health bar in TR1 now flashes when you're low on health.
- Bloody Lara model added for T-Rex death in Lost Valley.
- Added sparkles effect when Lara steps on Midas' hand.
- Updated shimmy sounds
- Tomb Cleaner and the crystals achievement from TR3 are now fixed (probably many other achievements have been fixed as well).
- The sunglasses cheat (walk+look on the loading screen) now spawns the quad bike on the gates of the TR3 manor.
- 32 poses for Photo Mode now, though they were locked behind some files. Check Nexus to unlock them. They're amazing.

NEW GAME + FIXES:
- Prisoners won't attack Lara right off the bat in High Security Compound on NG+.
- Crystals now remove the poison effect on TR3.
- The flamethrower guy in RX Tech Mines is now fixed. From what I've noticed, this guy will only turn agressive on Lara once the mutant is dead.

PLEASE try the update before you give it ♥♥♥♥. It is actually amazing and don't forget fans are the ones behind this project. Let's please show them our love <33
PS: To Aspyr: this update is amazing. Please let the next patch notes reflect all the hard work that was put into these improvements :)

[DeviousSiddy]

What did I just read? xD
Anyway I am happy knowing the fixes. Gives me more incentive to go play again.
I have played through TR1 and UB several times now for achievement hunting.
Might give the modern controls a chance~ I agree its weird to not advertise that change more.

I think it is not necessary to report any changes to the T but I think it's a great bonus for people like me to mess with the game further.

I think the argument that the game should have been like this updated version from the start, is half right. We live in an internet world. Back in the day hot patches were crazy to get and install. Now it is easier. But time spent on developing is getting noticeably more costly. Aspyr is also doing this with another's IP. There surely is some time constraints involved in the agreements. I think it is fine to put out the game "on time" and hotfix, and even with the help of some community notes. As long as the game is playable without game breaking bugs or specific (hardware) issue. In fact Update 2 might be more fixes from community, is what I expect. Cutting cost and time with community involvement and getting the community active.
If the fixes were somehow pay-gated, then I would agree that this model is not warranted.
BUT HONESTLY, this game is really the worst example of misconduct with patches. As if games like No Man Sky and Fallout 87 (or what number) did not exist and look at them now.

All this negative talk about what must or must not be done with patch notes or patches in general is too "cancel culture"-like of a talk for a simple nostalgia project such as this and has nothing to do with the community as a whole. Not everything has to be "cancel-worthy" and not every community or member of it has to be "toxic". Just the more vocal ones will push such narrative or judge things as a whole like that.
Be smart; ask first if your perspective on "what happened" is right, wait for answers, then judge. The story might be surprisingly simple in the end, and here we are making day 1 speculations on what happened or what was supposed to happen.

Anyway, thanks to Aspyr for the actual patch and thanks to OP for shedding more light on the patch.
I'm excited to try it all out and hope you continue your efforts.

[Darkstar]

I don't see yellow hair bands that was mentioned! :<
Otherwise, super cool patch! :3♥

[jemYZX]

Note the 2d pick ups in Peru Level 2 are not polish which is the only pick ups having this black box edges. I am just glad they brought back the 2d pick ups fro classic mode. :')

Plus the Magnum 2d pick up image is cut off for all pick ups in classic mode.

[Mac]

Ohh boy. I actually wanted to finish the 3 games + expansion before the patch, so I could replay all of them chasing the achievements to check if I noticed everything different and new after the patch.
I failed. :C
I played all TLA, TR2 and now playing TR3. Also TR1(3 levels).
Still on Lud's gate.

[mommy croft]

Originally posted by Muhahahahaz:

Originally posted by franqui:

These patch notes make the update sound so underwhelming. There's so many amazing changes that weren't featured in these notes. List of what I was able to gather:
- Modern Controls are now better (THEY FEEL INCREDIBLE NOW TRY THEM).
- Major changes to 40 Fathoms.
- Changes on Palace Midas (if you remember the Epic Games version then you know)
- Underwater blue tint. Surfaces look much more polished now as well.
- New photo mode poses + fixes on the already existing ones.
- Ability to move Lara while on Photo Mode (left and right click).
- Topology issues fixed (HUGE). Check https://twitter.com/DelcaTRLE/status/1767624246203662802
- Flowing water added in The Lost Valley.
- The health bar in TR1 now flashes when you're low on health.
- Bloody Lara model added for T-Rex death in Lost Valley.
- Added sparkles effect when Lara steps on Midas' hand.
- Updated shimmy sounds
- Tomb Cleaner and the crystals achievement from TR3 are now fixed (probably many other achievements have been fixed as well).
- Lara's hair bands are now yellow, just like in the promotional renders (used to be black).
PLEASE try the update before you give it ♥♥♥♥. It is actually amazing and don't forget fans are the ones behind this project. Let's please show them our love <33

NEW GAME + FIXES:
- Prisoners won't attack Lara right off the bat in High Security Compound on NG+.
- Crystals now remove the poison effect on TR3.

PS: To Aspyr: this update is amazing. Please let the next patch notes reflect all the hard work that was put into these improvements :)

Thank you for this!

As soon as I saw the patch notes, I came here looking for answers. It seemed clear that the patch notes were incomplete, and I wanted to know what actually changed. Kinda strange that they didn’t mention some of this… Especially the controls + camera

These updates are great news! I think my best friend will finally be able to play (he wanted to use the modern controls, but I couldn’t really recommend them at the time lol)

The new modern controls are so much better. So much, in fact, that I haven't played with the tank controls since the update was installed. Which is saying something considering I've been playing with tank controls for over 6 years now. Completely recommended!

[mommy croft]

Originally posted by Mac:

Ohh boy. I actually wanted to finish the 3 games + expansion before the patch, so I could replay all of them chasing the achievements to check if I noticed everything different and new after the patch.
I failed. :C
I played all TLA, TR2 and now playing TR3. Also TR1(3 levels).
Still on Lud's gate.

oh well! on the bright side, you can spend more time with them heheheh

[Rugster]

Originally posted by almost_a_jill_sandwich:

Originally posted by franqui:

yall are doing way too much. how did this discussion go from highlighting everything that wasn't listed to whatever the ♥♥♥♥ this is. yall are grown ass men just go touch some grass and move on

op make idiotic topic bashing patch because the notes weren't "long enough", and then proceeds to tell anyone that disagrees to touch grass. yeah just about sums up this community

whats your deal man? lol he was praising the patch and wanted them to be more specific about all they improved. TO THEIR CREDIT. then you go after people making reasonable observations about a game thats clearly being updated. is this your first time on the internet or do you have difficulty with reading comprehension. either way, you sound like a real water head

[lacktheknack]

quicko question, is it possible to get all the items in Atlantis yet? I want that cheevo

[567657544]

This patch ruined the beginning of 40 Fathoms with this stupid blue tint and with all this brightness which made the sea look way less intimidating.
The atmosphere was ruined in some places in the three games due to decisions like this.

Look at the sea how friendly and safe it looks in the remaster compared to the original

https://postimg.cc/B8P36v3N

[567657544]

This is a comparison between the sea in the previous version and the new "patched" version. They completely ruined the atmosphere in this area with this brightness

https://postimg.cc/V58J3x92

Although the previous version is brighter than the original version, they didn't like that so they made it even brighter!

[Winged]

Originally posted by lacktheknack:

quicko question, is it possible to get all the items in Atlantis yet? I want that cheevo

i saved right next to the unreachable uzi clip and upon loading it was now reachable. then i collected all the items in Atlantis and final level, and got the achievement.

[567657544]

They also placed a chain on the ground that leads to the shipwreck, as if all this brightness is not enough help for the player!

https://postimg.cc/jDm5vmdg

[Just Chill]

Thanks, I was confused about it either...
https://steamcommunity.com/app/2478970/discussions/0/4293691425578197895/?ctp=3#c4293691425578452351

Originally posted by franqui:

- Modern Controls are now better (THEY FEEL INCREDIBLE NOW TRY THEM).

Well... No thanks, I stick to tank. :P

[Eldath]

So, you think we'll get another patch at some point? Because there are still like million other photomode poses that are in the game files, but haven't been officially enabled for some reason.

[Just Chill]

Originally posted by Eldath:

So, you think we'll get another patch at some point? Because there are still like million other photomode poses that are in the game files, but haven't been officially enabled for some reason.

They have to leave something out for paid DLCs.

Wait, did I just call for the devil? :O