Aspyr announces surprise release of Rise of the Tomb Raider for Nintendo hardware
Aspyr has announced that Rise of the Tomb Raider is now available on Nintendo hardware, releasing the title as a surprise "shadow drop." The studio said it is continuing its program of porting earlier Tomb Raider entries to Nintendo platforms and confirmed the immediate availability of Rise of the Tomb Raider on the Nintendo eShop.
Background: original release and developer credits
Rise of the Tomb Raider was developed by Crystal Dynamics and originally launched as a timed Xbox One exclusive on November 10, 2015.
It reached Windows in January 2016 and arrived on PlayStation 4 later in 2016.
The game was published by Square Enix and is widely regarded as the second major installment in the modern Tomb Raider trilogy that began with the 2013 reboot.
Aspyr’s announcement and rewritten statement
In its announcement, Aspyr framed the release as part of an ongoing effort to bring legacy Tomb Raider titles to Nintendo platforms.
In journalistic terms: Aspyr said it is "continuing its push to port prior Tomb Raider games to Nintendo hardware" and that Rise of the Tomb Raider has been released immediately as a surprise, or "shadow drop," making the title available on the Nintendo eShop today.
What is verified and relevant for readers
- Developer: Crystal Dynamics (original)
- Original publisher: Square Enix
- First release date: November 10, 2015 (Xbox One)
- Subsequent platform releases: Windows (January 2016), PlayStation 4 (2016)
- Porting studio: Aspyr (announced this release)
- Availability: Aspyr states the game is live on the Nintendo eShop as a shadow drop
Why this matters for Nintendo Switch owners
Ports like this expand the library accessible on Nintendo devices and allow players to revisit or discover major entries in the Tomb Raider series on Nintendo hardware.
Aspyr, a studio with a long history as a porting house, has been active in bringing established franchises to new platforms, and this surprise release of Rise of the Tomb Raider adds a high-profile action-adventure title to Nintendo’s digital storefront.
For purchase details, pricing, and platform-specific technical notes, check the Nintendo eShop listing and Aspyr’s official channels for the confirmed announcement and any follow-up statements.
Aspyr has announced that Rise of the Tomb Raider is now available on Nintendo hardware, releasing the title as a surprise "shadow drop." The studio said it is continuing its program of porting earlier Tomb Raider entries to Nintendo platforms and confirmed the immediate availability of Rise of the Tomb Raider on the Nintendo eShop.
Background: original release and developer credits
Rise of the Tomb Raider was developed by Crystal Dynamics and originally launched as a timed Xbox One exclusive on November 10, 2015.
It reached Windows in January 2016 and arrived on PlayStation 4 later in 2016.
The game was published by Square Enix and is widely regarded as the second major installment in the modern Tomb Raider trilogy that began with the 2013 reboot.
Aspyr’s announcement and rewritten statement
In its announcement, Aspyr framed the release as part of an ongoing effort to bring legacy Tomb Raider titles to Nintendo platforms.
In journalistic terms: Aspyr said it is "continuing its push to port prior Tomb Raider games to Nintendo hardware" and that Rise of the Tomb Raider has been released immediately as a surprise, or "shadow drop," making the title available on the Nintendo eShop today.
What is verified and relevant for readers
- Developer: Crystal Dynamics (original)
- Original publisher: Square Enix
- First release date: November 10, 2015 (Xbox One)
- Subsequent platform releases: Windows (January 2016), PlayStation 4 (2016)
- Porting studio: Aspyr (announced this release)
- Availability: Aspyr states the game is live on the Nintendo eShop as a shadow drop
Why this matters for Nintendo Switch owners
Ports like this expand the library accessible on Nintendo devices and allow players to revisit or discover major entries in the Tomb Raider series on Nintendo hardware.
Aspyr, a studio with a long history as a porting house, has been active in bringing established franchises to new platforms, and this surprise release of Rise of the Tomb Raider adds a high-profile action-adventure title to Nintendo’s digital storefront.
For purchase details, pricing, and platform-specific technical notes, check the Nintendo eShop listing and Aspyr’s official channels for the confirmed announcement and any follow-up statements.