Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition Launches Unexpectedly on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2
Fans of Lara Croft received a surprise today with the sudden release of Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition on both the Nintendo Switch and the forthcoming Switch 2. Aspyr announced the availability of the critically acclaimed action-adventure title, bringing the 2013 reboot to Nintendo platforms.
Originally released in 2013 by Crystal Dynamics, Tomb raider: Definitive Edition is a remastered version of the game for playstation 4, lauded for its grounded exploration, strong visuals, and challenging combat. The game serves as a full reboot of the Tomb Raider series, charting a younger, more vulnerable Lara Croft’s origin story.
While the release is exciting for Nintendo fans, some observations suggest visual compromises may have been made for the Switch hardware. Specifically, the increased fidelity of Lara Croft’s hair, a noted improvement in the original definitive Edition release, appears to be absent.Analysts speculate this is due to optimization prioritizing the original Switch model.
The launch of Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition fuels speculation that Rise of the Tomb Raider and Shadow of the Tomb Raider may also be ported to Nintendo platforms. aspyr has already demonstrated a commitment to the franchise on Switch with the recent releases of Tomb Raider I-III Remastered and Tomb Raider IV-VI Remastered, which feature enhanced visuals alongside classic PS1 aesthetics.
