Surprise switch release and why it matters
In a bit of stealthy news, Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition quietly landed on the Switch and Switch 2. The port was a team effort between Aspyr and Crystal Dynamics, and it suddenly opened the door to an obvious (and very exciting) question: will the other two Survivor-era games—Rise of the Tomb Raider and Shadow of the Tomb Raider—make the jump too?
Fans made some noise — and Aspyr noticed
Aspyr’s product manager Jordon Reese says the reaction from Nintendo players has been “passionate,” and that feedback gave the studio solid encouragement to look into bringing more Tomb Raider entries over. In short: people shouted loud enough that the devs are paying attention, but shouting hasn’t turned into an official announcement yet.
What Aspyr is actually saying (and not saying)
Don’t pop the champagne just yet. Aspyr is being careful: no confirmations, no release dates—just a clear hint that the team is open to exploring the idea. They reminded everyone they’ve handled older Tomb Raider ports before (they previously worked on the classic I–VI set), so they have both the history and the technical chops to consider more conversions.
Immediate priorities: polish and Switch 2 support
For now, Aspyr’s main focus is making Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition as smooth as possible on Switch hardware. That means fixes and improvements first, then bigger plans later. The studio also says it’s committed to supporting the Switch 2 going forward, treating that platform as a top target for future cross-platform releases.
Will other Aspyr Switch games get Switch 2 upgrades?
That’s still up in the air. Aspyr hasn’t announced any concrete ports or upgrade plans for its existing Switch titles, but they didn’t rule anything out either—so it’s a cautious maybe. Basically: nothing to announce now, but don’t be surprised if something pops up down the line.
The takeaway
Bottom line: fans’ enthusiasm has put the idea of a full Survivor trilogy on Nintendo machines squarely on Aspyr’s radar. No promises yet, just an encouraging nod. If you’ve been dreaming of Lara Croft on the go, keep cheering—apparently it helps.
