Tomb Raider: Anniversary Save Files

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Unlike past Tomb Raider games, Anniversary  stores a player's progress in two separate files: save files and profiles. Save files include Lara's position at the most recent checkpoint, as well as inventory, enemies killed, switches used, etc. Artifacts, Relics, time trials and unlockable content are stored in the player profile. Both file types are available here, and the installation instructions explain how to deal with them.

For the PC game error "Unable to load Profile! Your Progress will not be saved until a profile is selected," try this solution. Once you have fixed the bug, you can download saves and profiles using the links below to pick up the game where you left off.

IMPORTANT: These save files were made using the North American DVD version of the game. As far as I know, they are compatible with most other DVD versions and with the Direct2Drive and Steam downloads. They are not compatible with certain torrent versions of the game.

Click on the name of each level to download a collection of saves for it. You'll also find a few individual save files linked to particularly difficult sections in the walkthrough.

Croft Manor - no saves available (see note below)

Complete Anniversary Saves - All of the above in one big zip file.

Torrent Version Saves - The DVD version saves (above) may not be compatible with downloaded versions of the game. This link has saves for one of the torrent versions (all levels in one zip file).

Anniversary Profiles - A collection of TRAProfile files for each level of the game, with all artifacts and relics found up to that point. No time trials have been done. Info about TRAProfile files and how to use them is included on the instruction page.

Anniversary 100% Completed - A TRAProfile with the game finished, all artifacts and relics found, all time trials done and all cheat codes unlocked. Info about TRAProfile files and how to use them is included on the instruction page.

*CROFT MANOR: The game will autosave as you play in Croft Manor and keep track of any artifacts you've found there (although there are a few potential bugs here in the PC game, which are covered in the walkthrough); however, the only way to transfer progress in Croft Manor from one player to another is by transferring Profile files, not individual save files. The instruction page covers this as well.

As in the Windows version, Anniversary  for Mac stores a player's progress in two separate files: save files and profiles. Save files include Lara's position at the most recent checkpoint, as well as inventory, enemies killed, switches used, etc. Artifacts, Relics, time trials and unlockable content are stored in the player profile. Both file types are available here, and the Mac instructions explain how to use them.

TRA Macintosh collection - Various saves for all levels and a profile with the game completed, all artifacts and relics found.

Macintosh Anniversary Complete - Mac profile with all the time trials completed and all bonuses unlocked.

USING PC SAVES WITH THE MAC GAME: Many, though not all, of the PC save files (above) will also work with the Macintosh game. You're welcome to experiment with this, though I do recommend backing up your existing saves first, in case anything goes wrong and you have to reload a save from your original game. Profiles made in the Windows PC game generally do not work with the Mac game. That is, they may load, but tend to cause bugs, such as non-functioning grapple points, etc.

Special thanks to Andrew W., Chris H. and Robert W. for the Mac saves and advice.

The first set of files below were made with the North American (NTSC) format game. These will not work with European (PAL) format consoles. PAL saves follow. If you're not sure which regional format you have, check the country lists on the Wikipedia NTSC and PAL pages.

Because Wii save slots are limited, I have not made a complete set of saves for all checkpoints. The following selection includes saves after every boss fight and many other especially difficult sequences. Each download includes a data file with 4 saves, along with a text file describing the location of each save, plus instructions for transferring the files to the Wii.

Step-by-step instructions for transferring Wii saves can also be found here.

Croft Manor Completed

Peru Saves #1 - Through end of Lost Valley
Peru Saves #2 - Qualopec
Greece Saves #1 - St. Francis
Greece Saves #2 - St. Francis/Coliseum
Greece Saves #3 - Coliseum/Midas
Greece Saves #4 - Midas/Tihocan
Egypt Saves #1 - City of Khamoon
Egypt Saves #2 - City/Obelisk
Egypt Saves #3 - Obelisk/Sanctuary
Egypt Saves #4 - Sanctuary
Egypt Saves #5 - More Sanctuary
Lost Island Saves #1 - Natla's Mines
Lost Island Saves #2 - Mines/Pyramid
Lost Island Saves #3 - Pyramid/Final Conflict
Lost Island Saves #4 - Final Conflict

Anniversary Unlocked - Game 100% complete, all time trials done, all bonuses and cheats unlocked

This second set of files were made with the European (PAL) format game. If you're not sure which regional format you have, check the country lists on the Wikipedia NTSC and PAL pages.

Peru Saves - Last checkpoint in each level
Greece Saves - Last checkpoint in each level
Egypt Saves - Last checkpoint in each level
Lost Island Saves - Assorted

Anniversary Unlocked - Game 100% complete, all time trials done, all bonuses and cheats unlocked

Special thanks to Rob B. for his invaluable assistance with the Wii files, to Treeble for braving the time trials to provide the NTSC save with 100% completion, and to Ian N. for PAL format assistance and most of the PAL saves.

Here are a few crucial saves for the Sony PSP game. The first two follow the most difficult boss battles. The third has the game completed. Instructions for transferring the files from PC to PSP are included in each download.

PSP - T. rex defeated (U.S.)
PSP - Centaurs defeated (U.S.)
PSP - Centaurs defeated (U.K.)^*
PSP - Game Complete - Game 100% complete, including all time trials, and every bonus and cheat code unlocked (U.S.)

PSP Saves for All Levels

Now, at last, thanks to PSP raider Dave A., here is a collection of saves for the entire game. Again, instructions for transferring the files from PC to PSP are included in each download. All of the following files were made with the North American (NTSC) version of the game.*

Complete Anniversary PSP Saves - All of the above in one big .zip file.

*Supposedly PSP games do not have regional encoding, but since some users have reported problems with my first PSP centaur save, which was made with the North American game, I have also included an alternate save made with the U.K. game. The other saves (T. rex, game complete, and the full collection of saves for all levels) were made with the North American game. Special thanks to Jayme and CrystalGecko for the original PSP files and advice, and to Dave A. for taking the time to compile and share his saves from the entire game.

^† The PSP saves for the Coliseum and later levels DO NOT INCLUDE ALL ARTIFACTS & RELICS. If you finish the game without all the bonuses, you are welcome to download the PSP - Game 100% Complete save above.

As far as I know, Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 saves cannot be transferred between users. However, GameFAQs.com has a small selection of PS2 Anniversary saves here.