Tomb Raider: Anniversary Rumored for PS5 and PS4 Release Next Week — But Missing from PS Plus Premium Lineup
According to a recent leak from billbil-kun, a highly reliable industry insider known for accurate PS Plus predictions, Tomb Raider: Anniversary was expected to be included in the October 21st update for PS Plus Premium’s classic game lineup. However, when Sony unveiled its official PS Blog post outlining the additions for the upcoming week, Tomb Raider was noticeably absent.
Despite the silence from Sony, eagle-eyed fans discovered that the PlayStation Store currently lists Tomb Raider: Anniversary for release on October 21st, suggesting that something is still happening behind the scenes.
Missing from the Official Blog, but Listed in the Store
While Sony did confirm in a recent State of Play that Tomb Raider: Anniversary would be joining the PS Plus Premium classics catalog “soon,” no specific date was provided at the time. That left fans relying on industry insiders and store listings to piece together a likely timeline.
This week’s PS Plus Premium update announcement included several classic titles, but Tomb Raider: Anniversary wasn’t one of them. This omission is raising eyebrows, especially since the game’s PS Store page still shows an October 21st release date for both PS5 and PS4 as of this writing.
A Timely (and Thematic) Anniversary?
One compelling theory circulating among fans is that publisher Embracer Group, which currently owns the Tomb Raider IP, may be saving the official announcement for October 25th — the 29th anniversary of the original Tomb Raider release in 1996.
This would make a timed announcement on or around October 21st thematically appropriate, especially as Embracer looks to celebrate Lara Croft’s enduring legacy while building anticipation for the next era of Tomb Raider games, rumored to be in development at Crystal Dynamics.
It’s not unusual for classic titles to receive stealth drops or delayed press updates in tandem with legacy dates or promotional campaigns.
What’s Going On Behind the Scenes?
As of now, Sony has not updated its official blog post, and there’s been no formal announcement from Embracer or Crystal Dynamics confirming the title’s inclusion in PS Plus Premium or clarifying whether the 21st October PS Store date refers to a standalone release or part of the subscription.
Whether this is a simple miscommunication, a delay in press material, or part of a larger anniversary strategy remains unclear.
However, sources close to the industry suggest this could still be a “shadow drop” scenario — where the game launches without a major announcement and is added quietly to the PS Plus Premium catalog or sold separately via the PlayStation Store.
Why This Matters to Fans
Tomb Raider: Anniversary, originally released in 2007, is a fan-favorite remake of the original 1996 game, rebuilt with the improved mechanics and visuals of Tomb Raider: Legend. For many, it represents the best blend of classic puzzle-adventure gameplay with modernized controls and design.
Its addition to the PS Plus Premium Classics Catalog would mark another high-profile win for Sony’s retro offering, which has steadily grown with curated fan favorites over the past year.
Yet the lack of clarity around this particular release has left fans both excited and frustrated. With the anniversary of the franchise just days away, all eyes are on the PS Store and PlayStation Blog for a last-minute update.
Final Thoughts
If the PlayStation Store date holds true, Tomb Raider: Anniversary will be available on 21st October 2025 for PS5 and PS4 players. Whether it arrives as a PS Plus Premium freebie or a standalone digital purchase is still a mystery.
Until Sony or Embracer makes an official statement, fans will have to watch and wait — and perhaps be ready for a surprise drop celebrating one of gaming’s most iconic heroines.
We’ll update this story as more information becomes available.
