Alright, so this one comes to us from the Tomb Raider website and is part of my goal of getting caught up with news on the Pixel Panda Arcade. So be sure to check the buttons below, and congratulations to the Tomb Raider team for this achievement.

Lara Croft received two new entries in the Guinness World Records, continuing nearly thirty years of cultural influence and record-breaking:

Best-Selling Video Game Heroine

and

Most Magazine Covers for a Video Game Character

With over 100 million unit sales and 2,300 magazine covers, Lara Croft’s impact on video game and pop culture is undeniable.

Scot Amos, Head of Studio at Crystal Dynamics, had this to say:

“As tremendous fans of Lara Croft, we’ve been so fortunate to join the Tomb Raider community on this journey throughout the years. She’s been aspirational and inspirational for nearly three decades, and it’s an honour to have her legacy recognized by Guinness World Records.”

In addition to these records, our favorite adventurer also graced the cover of the Guinness World Records Gamer’s Edition 2026:

For even more examples of Lara’s appearances in pop culture over the years, check out these tributes and cameos!

Here’s to many more years of adventure, action, and record-breaking! You can pick up a copy of Guinness World Records Gamer’s Edition 2026 here.