Shadow of the Tomb Raider Definitive Edition has arrived on Nintendo Switch 2, completing the modern Tomb Raider reboot trilogy on Nintendo’s next-generation platform.
Aspyr is handling the release and has made the package available on the Switch 2 eShop today, delivering the full single-player experience plus the additional downloadable content included in the Definitive Edition.
Background and platform context
Shadow of the Tomb Raider is the third entry in the reboot trilogy that began with Tomb Raider (2013) and continued with Rise of the Tomb Raider (2015).
Developed by Eidos-Montréal and published by Square Enix, the original Shadow of the Tomb Raider debuted in 2018 and concludes Lara Croft’s origin arc.
Earlier entries in the reboot — Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition and Rise of the Tomb Raider — previously appeared on Nintendo Switch, and today’s release brings the trilogy’s final chapter to Nintendo’s upgraded hardware.
What’s included in the Definitive Edition
Aspyr’s Definitive Edition release includes the base game alongside all downloadable content.
That package contains seven DLC challenge tombs and the additional weapons, outfits, and skills that were released post-launch.
Players can expect the full single-player campaign and the supplemental challenge content in one complete release on the Switch 2 eShop.
Rewriting the official overview
The publisher’s official overview frames Shadow of the Tomb Raider as the pivotal final chapter in Lara’s transformation into the Tomb Raider fans recognize.
In journalistic terms: Lara must navigate a lethal jungle environment and complex underground waterways, using stealth, camouflage, and guerrilla tactics to survive increasingly dangerous encounters.
The game emphasizes advanced traversal and puzzle-solving inside more intimidating tombs, and it offers a large hub area centered on the hidden Inca city of Paititi.
Availability and next steps for the franchise
Aspyr’s launch on Nintendo Switch 2 makes the complete reboot trilogy playable on Nintendo’s latest hardware.
Square Enix has also signaled ongoing support for the franchise on the platform, with Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis scheduled for Nintendo Switch 2 in 2027.
Fans can download Shadow of the Tomb Raider Definitive Edition on the Switch 2 eShop and view the publisher’s trailer for a closer look at the port and included content.
Aspyr is handling the release and has made the package available on the Switch 2 eShop today, delivering the full single-player experience plus the additional downloadable content included in the Definitive Edition.
Background and platform context
Shadow of the Tomb Raider is the third entry in the reboot trilogy that began with Tomb Raider (2013) and continued with Rise of the Tomb Raider (2015).
Developed by Eidos-Montréal and published by Square Enix, the original Shadow of the Tomb Raider debuted in 2018 and concludes Lara Croft’s origin arc.
Earlier entries in the reboot — Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition and Rise of the Tomb Raider — previously appeared on Nintendo Switch, and today’s release brings the trilogy’s final chapter to Nintendo’s upgraded hardware.
What’s included in the Definitive Edition
Aspyr’s Definitive Edition release includes the base game alongside all downloadable content.
That package contains seven DLC challenge tombs and the additional weapons, outfits, and skills that were released post-launch.
Players can expect the full single-player campaign and the supplemental challenge content in one complete release on the Switch 2 eShop.
Rewriting the official overview
The publisher’s official overview frames Shadow of the Tomb Raider as the pivotal final chapter in Lara’s transformation into the Tomb Raider fans recognize.
In journalistic terms: Lara must navigate a lethal jungle environment and complex underground waterways, using stealth, camouflage, and guerrilla tactics to survive increasingly dangerous encounters.
The game emphasizes advanced traversal and puzzle-solving inside more intimidating tombs, and it offers a large hub area centered on the hidden Inca city of Paititi.
Availability and next steps for the franchise
Aspyr’s launch on Nintendo Switch 2 makes the complete reboot trilogy playable on Nintendo’s latest hardware.
Square Enix has also signaled ongoing support for the franchise on the platform, with Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis scheduled for Nintendo Switch 2 in 2027.
Fans can download Shadow of the Tomb Raider Definitive Edition on the Switch 2 eShop and view the publisher’s trailer for a closer look at the port and included content.
