Limited Run Games has officially released Tomba Special Edition for Nintendo Switch 2, bringing a host of technical and gameplay enhancements to the legendary platformer.
Initially making its return on Nintendo Switch in 2023, the acclaimed title is now fully optimized for the new hardware, offering fans a modernized way to experience Tomba’s iconic adventure. Tomba Special Edition on Nintendo Switch 2 features significantly improved resolution, crisper visuals, and heightened performance, ensuring a smoother platforming experience.
The release also incorporates higher quality graphical assets and introduces a new downsampled display mode, designed to take full advantage of the Nintendo Switch 2’s upgraded capabilities.
According to Limited Run Games, these enhancements were developed to provide both nostalgia for longtime fans and accessibility for first-time players. Originally released in 1997, Tomba—developed by the visionary Tokuro Fujiwara—has long been celebrated for its unique blend of linear and nonlinear gameplay.
In Tomba Special Edition, players once again take on the role of the vibrant pink-haired protagonist, embarking on a journey across lush, 2.5D landscapes to defeat a mischievous group of villainous pigs.
Along the way, players explore ancient relics, encounter memorable characters, and unlock a variety of side quests and secrets that have kept the series beloved for decades. The Special Edition introduces a suite of quality-of-life improvements to modernize the classic formula.
Notable updates include the ability to save progress anywhere, a rewind function for retrying challenges, a toggle for analog controls, and a museum feature packed with rare print advertisements, original packaging, development documents, and high-resolution artwork.
Players can also enjoy a newly remastered soundtrack and an in-depth interview with creator Tokuro Fujiwara, providing an inside look into the game’s development history. Tomba Special Edition is now available for digital download on the Nintendo eShop for $19.99.
This release further cements Limited Run Games’ commitment to revitalizing classic titles for new generations of hardware and audiences.
For the latest updates on Nintendo Switch 2 releases, continue to follow industry news and the Nintendo Direct announcements.
Initially making its return on Nintendo Switch in 2023, the acclaimed title is now fully optimized for the new hardware, offering fans a modernized way to experience Tomba’s iconic adventure. Tomba Special Edition on Nintendo Switch 2 features significantly improved resolution, crisper visuals, and heightened performance, ensuring a smoother platforming experience.
The release also incorporates higher quality graphical assets and introduces a new downsampled display mode, designed to take full advantage of the Nintendo Switch 2’s upgraded capabilities.
According to Limited Run Games, these enhancements were developed to provide both nostalgia for longtime fans and accessibility for first-time players. Originally released in 1997, Tomba—developed by the visionary Tokuro Fujiwara—has long been celebrated for its unique blend of linear and nonlinear gameplay.
In Tomba Special Edition, players once again take on the role of the vibrant pink-haired protagonist, embarking on a journey across lush, 2.5D landscapes to defeat a mischievous group of villainous pigs.
Along the way, players explore ancient relics, encounter memorable characters, and unlock a variety of side quests and secrets that have kept the series beloved for decades. The Special Edition introduces a suite of quality-of-life improvements to modernize the classic formula.
Notable updates include the ability to save progress anywhere, a rewind function for retrying challenges, a toggle for analog controls, and a museum feature packed with rare print advertisements, original packaging, development documents, and high-resolution artwork.
Players can also enjoy a newly remastered soundtrack and an in-depth interview with creator Tokuro Fujiwara, providing an inside look into the game’s development history. Tomba Special Edition is now available for digital download on the Nintendo eShop for $19.99.
This release further cements Limited Run Games’ commitment to revitalizing classic titles for new generations of hardware and audiences.
For the latest updates on Nintendo Switch 2 releases, continue to follow industry news and the Nintendo Direct announcements.
