Tomb Raider’s 2013 Reboot Surprise-Launches on Nintendo Switch
▼ Summary
– Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition, a remaster of the 2013 reboot, has been unexpectedly released on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2.
– The game features Lara Croft’s survival journey with high-octane combat, weapon customization, and challenging environments.
– It includes all original DLC, digital comics, an art book, and the developer video series “Final Hours of Tomb Raider”.
– The edition supports online multiplayer for up to eight players and is available for £17/$20 on the Nintendo eShop.
– Owners of Aspyr’s previous Tomb Raider remastered collections on Switch receive a 10% discount on this release.
For Nintendo Switch owners who have longed to experience Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition, the acclaimed remaster of the 2013 series reboot, the wait is officially over. In a surprise release, Aspyr and Crystal Dynamics have launched the game on the Switch platform, bringing Lara Croft’s iconic origin story to handheld and home console play.
A newly released trailer showcases the game’s cinematic scope and intense action. According to the official description, this edition presents Lara’s emotional evolution from a vulnerable young woman into a resilient survivor. Players can anticipate high-octane combat, extensive weapon and gear customization, and a variety of challenging environments designed to test Lara’s endurance and ingenuity.
Beyond the core campaign, Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition bundles all previously released downloadable content. The package also includes digital extras such as the Dark Horse comic Tomb Raider: The Beginning, the Brady Games mini-art book Tomb Raider: The Art of Survival, and the developer documentary series The Final Hours of Tomb Raider. Additionally, the game supports online multiplayer for up to eight participants.
The title is now accessible through the Nintendo eShop, priced at approximately $20. Players who already own Aspyr’s Tomb Raider 1-3 Remastered Starring Lara Croft or Tomb Raider 4-6 Remastered on the Switch qualify for a 10 percent discount on this new release.
Interest in the Tomb Raider franchise remains high, with recent news including a trailer for the second season of Netflix’s animated series, The Legend of Lara Croft. This surprise launch provides a convenient way for both new and returning fans to dive into the adventure that redefined the iconic heroine.
(Source: Euro Gamer)
