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Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition Launches on Switch with Discounts!

11/18/2025

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Summary

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Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition is now available on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2, the first release on these platforms.
The remaster includes all downloadable content and online multiplayer for up to eight players.
The title costs $19.99, with a 10% launch discount through November 24.
Owners of previous Tomb Raider remasters receive up to 30% discounts.
Lara Croft's origin story is enhanced with graphics optimized for the Switch.

History

Historical Context

The Tomb Raider franchise, launched in 1996, gained immense popularity, leading to annual releases until 2003's poorly received The Angel of Darkness. In 2013, Crystal Dynamics rebooted the series with a darker, more human portrayal of Lara Croft, selling over 11 million copies. The upcoming Tomb Raider I–III Remastered, set for February 2024, continues the trend of revitalizing classic games for modern audiences.

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Story summary

Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition is now available on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2, the first release on these platforms.
The remaster includes all downloadable content and online multiplayer for up to eight players.
The title costs $19.99, with a 10% launch discount through November 24.
Owners of previous Tomb Raider remasters receive up to 30% discounts.
Lara Croft's origin story is enhanced with graphics optimized for the Switch.

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