April’s PS Plus Offering: Tomb Raider Remastered Limited to PS5

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The PlayStation Plus Essential games for April include Lords of the Fallen, Sword Art Online: Fractured Daydream, and the Tomb Raider I–III Remastered collection. Developed and published by Aspyr, the collection is available on both PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5. While the games themselves have been well-received, the PlayStation 5 version has drawn criticism regarding its trophy system. The PlayStation 4 version of Tomb Raider I–III Remastered features three separate trophy lists, each with a Platinum trophy. On the PlayStation 5, however, the collection lacks any Platinum trophies. This is because a change in Sony’s policy for PlayStation 5 requires that compilations feature a single, unified trophy list. As a result, some players may prefer the PlayStation 4 version. As one Reddit user, uNoMoreHero265, put it, “This is my main grievance regarding game collections on the PS5… When having to downgrade to get more Platinums, we have an issue.”

Higher Frame Rates or Platinum Trophies? The PS5’s Tomb Raider Dilemma vs PS4’s Trophy Bonus

The situation is complicated by the fact that the PlayStation 5 version offers smoother gameplay at 120 FPS, while the PlayStation 4 version is capped at 60 FPS. Players must therefore weigh the value of higher frame rates against the opportunity to earn Platinum trophies. For trophy hunters, the absence of a Platinum on the PlayStation 5 diminishes the sense of accomplishment. Many will likely opt to install the graphically inferior PlayStation 4 version on their PlayStation 5 in order to unlock the coveted Platinums. It appears that Sony may need to address these recurring complaints about trophy systems as they transition to the PlayStation 6.

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