Rise of the Tomb Raider Nintendo Switch 2 interview: devs on bringing the game over, lack of Switch 1 version, gyro controls, more
Nintendo’s *Rise of the Tomb Raider* Switch 2 launch sparks debate over performance trade-offs and missing original Switch version
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*Nintendo’s *Rise of the Tomb Raider* has launched on the Switch 2, but its absence from the original Switch and technical limitations are dominating conversation. Developers from Aspyr Media confirmed the game could not achieve 60fps on the Switch 2 without "serious compromises," according to *My Nintendo News* and *ixbt.games*.
Outlets like *My Nintendo News* and *ixbt.games* have focused on the 60fps limitation as a key talking point.* What to watch next: Whether Nintendo or Aspyr will address fan concerns about the Switch 1 exclusion or future patches to improve performance. Developers may also clarify if gyro controls will be retroactively introduced or if they’re exclusive to the Switch 2 version.
Coverage could shift to comparisons with other *Tomb Raider* ports or Nintendo’s broader approach to backward compatibility.
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Quick answers
Why isn’t *Rise of the Tomb Raider* on the original Switch?
Coverage does not yet specify the exact reason, but developers have implied technical limitations prevented a viable port.
Will the game receive a 60fps update for the Switch 2?
Aspyr Media stated achieving 60fps would require "serious compromises," but no official confirmation of future patches has been made.
Are gyro controls a new feature for the Switch 2 version?
Developers mentioned exploring gyro controls for the Switch 2 port, but it’s unclear if they were tested or will be implemented.
Coverage (5)
- Rise of the Tomb Raider: 20 Year Celebration review (Switch 2) Games Asylum · 23h ago
- Aspyr says Rise of Tomb Raider couldn’t run at 60fps on Switch 2 “without serious compromises” My Nintendo News · 23h ago
- Rise of the Tomb Raider devs on why the game skipped the original Switch, and the possibility of gyro controls GoNintendo · 23h ago
- Tomb Raider on Switch 2 will be without 60 fps ixbt.games · 23h ago
- Rise of the Tomb Raider Nintendo Switch 2 interview: devs on bringing the game over, lack of Switch 1 version, gyro controls, more Nintendo Everything · 23h ago
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