Shadow of the Tomb Raider Arrives on Switch 2 Without Warning
Shadow of the Tomb Raider is now available on Nintendo Switch 2, completing the Survivor Trilogy on the platform. The Definitive Edition includes the base game, all DLC, seven challenge tombs, two-player co-op, and cosmetic items. Switch 2 owners can get a 10% discount until November 4.
The release makes the Survivor Trilogy fully playable on Nintendo Switch 2. This Definitive Edition bundles the main game with every add-on, including seven challenge tombs, two-player co-op, and cosmetic extras. A 10% eShop discount is available through November 4.
Shadow of the Tomb Raider first launched in September 2018 for PC, PS4, and Xbox One as the 12th mainline entry and the closing chapter of Eidos-Montreal’s Survivor Trilogy. It received an OpenCritic Top Critic Average of 80 and a 68% recommendation rate; GameRant’s review scored it 8/10, praising story, settings, and puzzles while noting limited replay value.
The surprise release may give Switch 2 owners a convenient way to complete a well-known trilogy, potentially extending play time for fans who value portable access to big-budget action games. It could also encourage more late ports to Nintendo’s newer hardware, affecting developers and publishers weighing catalog releases. Consumers benefit from a temporary discount, though the unannounced timing may reduce visibility among casual players.