Crikey, it's felt like ages since we first heard that The Lara Croft Collection would be coming to the Switch.
Well, we can finally put this one to rest, because Feral Interactive and Crystal Dynamics have announced that the collection, which contains Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light and Lara Croft and the Temple of Osiris, will debut on the Switch on June 29th, 2023.
Available for pre-order now for $24.99 / £19.99 / €24,99, the release supports 2-4 player local co-op and focuses on fast-paced isometric action along with some light puzzle solving.
Here's some official info on both titles included:
"Leap into the fast-paced arcade combat and puzzle-packed platforming of two outstanding adventures for tomb raiders of all abilities; enjoyably easy to pick up, rewardingly difficult to master.
"Penetrate dense jungles and navigate elaborate Aztec ruins in Lara Croft & the Guardian of Light, and investigate the cursed tombs of ancient pharaohs in Lara Croft & the Temple of Osiris. Blast through hordes of supernatural foes, overcome intricate Challenge Tombs, beat high scores, and equip yourself with a massive arsenal of unlockable weapons, equipment, and magical artifacts."
We're hopeful that this will mark the beginning of a fruitful relationship between the Switch and the Tomb Raider franchise. While we're sceptical the reboot trilogy will ever launch on the system, we wouldn't say no to rereleases of the original PS1 games.
Will you be picking up The Lara Croft Collection when it launches this month? Let us know with a comment.
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No thanks to Square Soft......oh wait, thanks for selling that part of the company off. May just want to play these games now.
I've been waiting on this for ages!! I hope we get a physical release. If this is Embracer I wonder if it will be via Limited Run Games?
I’m glad that Feral Interactive has ported another great game series on Switch, but I would’ve preferred Tomb Raider 2013 to be playable on Nintendo’s hybrid console.
It's a bit late for a fruitful relation between Switch and the Tomb Raider franchise I think. For a physical release I would be willing to pay that price, digital at a deep sale.
I would be more excited to see a remaster of the first 2 games in the series.
Very much a last-gasp sale. Games have been out for nearly 10 years, and(based on the sale prices on other platofrms) is a clear attempt to obtain more money than their current valuation (at the lowest discount, buying both games and their DLCs would be less than $10.)
Pretty sure it was included in a Steam bundle I own...still haven't felt tempted to play it.
Would have happily bought the first trilogy, or the first reboot...or even the most recent trilogy. Anything but this.
@Spoony_Tech are you sure about that? You know that Embracer is on the verge of bankruptcy… so, who did it worse?
Something to keep in mind is that Feral Interactive is THE BEST Switch porting studio in the business right now. This bodes well.
Us Tomb Raider fans who own Switch consoles: "Please port over either the TR HD trilogy (Legend/Anniversary/Underworld) or the reboot trilogy!!"
Publisher: "We've heard your requests from our dear fans! Here you go!"
Jokes aside. Isn't Feral the super good at porting to Switch? They did Grid: Autosport and Alien: Isolation right?
@Perryg92 for sure. these are the TR games i would least like to play smh
That doesn't look like any Tomb Raider game I have ever played... and that is most of them and ALL of the first games.
I don't want this and that price seems high too.
Misleading name for the collection here. As these are spin off games. One of which I got "free" on monthly PS Plus offers a few years ago. Come on.
@Perryg92 Feral are good at porting Switch games, but these Lara Croft games started on ps360, and they ran fine already on my potato pc back in the day. I think not much effort is required for them.
@LEGEND_MARIOID Misleading in what way? Both games have the name 'Lara Croft' in the title. If it were called 'The Tomb Raider Collection', then yeah, I'd say it's misleading.
@Olliemar28 Ah I see. Quite right. "Very clever" of them. (I loved the previous ports by these ppl tbf)
YESSSSSS!!!! Any other cool dual stick shooters? These types of games are some of my favorite! Good to see these coming to switch, totally gonna get!
Come on, coincidentally (?) at the same time as this announcement both games together set you back € 4,50 in a temporary Steam sale....
I played the bejeezus outta these with my kids years ago. Good times 'accidentally' killing each other in various ways. I'm gonna hold out for a physical cart for switch tho.
I am happy with this. Finally a release date I was waiting for the release date from this game.
Great co-op games! I already own both on Steam and/or PS3, so I might skip this if it is digital only. Would love to own a physical version though!
@MattmanForever If you read my intial reply properly, I said I already had downloaded (and I have actually played) one of the games via PS Plus free game offer. ToO is okay. I'd say it's a solid 6.5. I'd still maintain Nintendo "Tomb raider" fans would expect and prefer the mainline series whether they read "Lara Croft" or "Tomb Raider" in the game collection title or not. Fair enough to you for your reply n' that and "thanks". Goes for the previous replier too, lol
Second those that say the reboot would be much more welcomed. By me anyway…
Not a fan of these over the top Tomb Raider games. Should had just give us the 3D ones. I play em and didn't enjoy em.
I want a Remake collection on Switch. Not these games.
I got these games for like three bucks on steam. I will gladly pay three again on switch.
I got happy until I saw which Tomb Raider games. Knowing that the first two reboot games were on PS3/360, I'm honestly surprised that they never made it to the Switch. I think you're right, @Shambo. It's a bit late in the game to bring Tomb Raider to the Switch, though I would still support a physical release of the reboot trilogy if it comes to pass.
Was just playing Tomb Raider Underworld on the Steam Deck yesterday. Having a fun time with it.
@Spoony_Tech
Square Enix selling of both Crystal Dynamics and The Deus Ex developers along with their IP's to Embracer Group was great news for me.
Embracer Group, and it's subsidiary THQ Nordiq, have shown they're more than willing to bring back older games. Look at both Kingdom's of Amalur and the remake of Destroy All Humans. Not to forget its because of them that the Darksiders franchise still exists. I love the Darksiders franchise, I even tolerate Darksiders 3.
Any word on a physical release?
I'd love the isometric Tomb Raiders games. They're tons of fun and a unique take on a Diablo style game. The same goes for Darksiders Genesis. More games like these please.
Looks cool. I love the isometric aesthetic.
Yay! I've played both of these on PS3 and PS4 and I liked them more than most of the games in the series, especially after the first 3 on the PlayStation. I will gladly double dip to play these beauties again, but I still wish we had gotten a third title to round out a trilogy.
Not bad for £20 might pick this up!
@msvt Same. What is this Diablo Raider???
Glad it's not the Kurtis Trent collection
Generally if I want a physical release ands it's cowboys and con artists LRG I pop over to one of the import sites and get it from there, that way you're not paying the LRG premium or waiting 12 months
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