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Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition Launches on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2
11/18/2025, 11:49:51 PM
Overview of the Release
Aspyr Media and Crystal Dynamics have officially released *Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition* for the Nintendo Switch and Switch 2. This remastered version of the 2013 reboot of the *Tomb Raider* series is now available for digital purchase on the Nintendo eShop for $19.99, with a limited-time launch discount of 10% available until November 24, 2025.
Key Features of the Definitive Edition
*Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition* includes all previously released downloadable content (DLC), which features six bonus outfits for the protagonist Lara Croft, eight multiplayer maps, and four multiplayer characters. The game also supports online multiplayer for up to eight players. Additionally, players will receive digital versions of *Tomb Raider: The Beginning* comic, *Tomb Raider: The Art of Survival* mini-art book, and the developer video series *Final Hours of Tomb Raider*.
Discounts for Existing Players
Players who own Aspyr's previously released *Tomb Raider I-III Remastered* or *Tomb Raider IV-VI Remastered* on the Switch are eligible for an additional 10% discount for each title they own. This means that players can potentially save up to 30% off the original price if they qualify for all available discounts.
Technical Specifications
The download size for *Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition* is 27.3GB on Switch 2 and 27.1GB on Switch. The game has been optimized for both consoles, promising improved graphics and performance compared to its original release on older platforms.
Background of the Game
Originally launched in 2013, *Tomb Raider* serves as an origin story for Lara Croft, depicting her transformation from an inexperienced young woman into a skilled survivor. The game was critically acclaimed for its cinematic storytelling and gameplay mechanics, which include climbing, puzzle-solving, and combat.
Future Prospects for the Franchise
While *Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition* marks the franchise's debut on Nintendo platforms, there is speculation about the potential release of the subsequent titles in the *Survivor Trilogy*, namely *Rise of the Tomb Raider* and *Shadow of the Tomb Raider*, on the Switch and Switch 2. Crystal Dynamics is currently developing the next installment in the series, with Amazon serving as the publisher.
Official Statements & Responses
Aspyr and Crystal Dynamics expressed excitement about bringing *Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition* to Nintendo platforms, highlighting the game's intense action-adventure experience and its rich narrative. The developers emphasized the importance of this release for fans of the series who have been waiting for a chance to play the game on these consoles.
Verbatim Quotes
- “Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition is the award-winning cinematic action-adventure that tells Lara Croft's emotional journey from an inexperienced young woman into a hardened survivor – with a stunningly lifelike world to explore,” — Aspyr Media
- “Experience Lara Croft’s origin story at home or on the go in this viscerally intense action-adventure, complete with the Definitive Edition’s improved graphics, added control features, all previously released DLCs, online multiplayer for up to eight players and more.” — Crystal Dynamics
This release not only revitalizes interest in the *Tomb Raider* franchise but also provides Nintendo players with a chance to experience a pivotal chapter in Lara Croft's story.
