# Rise of the Tomb Raider Nintendo Switch 2 interview: devs on bringing the game over, lack of Switch 1 version, gyro controls, more

> **Newsylist Open Intelligence Dossier** · First detected: 2026-07-05 08:57 UTC · Category: Technology · Sources: 5 · Current Velocity: 2.8

## Executive Summary
Rise of the Tomb Raider is arriving on the Nintendo Switch 2, with developers detailing performance trade-offs and the omission of a Switch 1 version.

## Intelligence Brief
Developers are bringing Rise of the Tomb Raider to the Nintendo Switch 2. The release includes a 20 Year Celebration version of the game.


Coverage from My Nintendo News, ixbt.games, and others emphasizes that the game will not run at 60fps. Aspyr stated that achieving 60fps on the Switch 2 would require "serious compromises.


According to reports from GoNintendo and Nintendo Everything, developers are discussing why the title skipped the original Switch and the possibility of implementing gyro controls.

## Verified Facts & Key Claims
### Will Rise of the Tomb Raider run at 60fps on Switch 2?
No, Aspyr stated the game cannot run at 60fps without serious compromises.

### Was the game released on the original Nintendo Switch?
No, coverage indicates the game skipped the original Switch.

### What specific features are being discussed for the Switch 2 version?
Developers are discussing the possibility of gyro controls.

## Key People, Organizations & Locations
Switch, Tomb Raider, Rise of the Tomb Raider Nintendo Switch, Rise of the Tomb Raider, Year Celebration, Aspyr, Rise of Tomb Raider

## Multi-Source Evidence Table
| Source Outlet | Headline | Published (UTC) | Verification URL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Games Asylum | Rise of the Tomb Raider: 20 Year Celebration review (Switch 2) | 2026-07-05 04:03 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMioAFBVV95cUxOenlGTGthMEg3VDl3ZHJhSjdibjg3T09BSVdfdjkzdTNaTGJQRk1HbXRPMDVRS1ZOZy1BS0dIdFM1SkF4NjdYeU5lcnJETmY5b1VoVTV2YkM1eTVMQWpTWUxGYVh2bE11N1hmd3VQRVYyY3JTeFJJMjBNTUdsRVdBNEhhYm5UYldaMWFpYUJYZ0tRMnl2VW85MkZBX1RHV0Zp?oc=5) |
| My Nintendo News | Aspyr says Rise of Tomb Raider couldn’t run at 60fps on Switch 2 “without serious compromises” | 2026-07-05 04:03 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiygFBVV95cUxPbEM4LVRwUjh3ZWtOdGFSaF90N0hFTnZUeGpTMThNSTNUZ0cxT2RKaWd1TzFVQ202YkNHVnFISDFaVlc2QmQyV24wb0RRY29nMk1lOHY3bzJXTlN1Yzl3TTBoT2plX1pfVmdCc0JqaHphVXFzeWdzT05PLTBOTHo2OUVyc0pqY0ppR05oQUJkSDZCLWgxSnBYc1JIZ0h3U1hOeTZ5SmJBaF9tb0J2WC1IeDVJcEo5NDdGNDVRZE04WHJqUTdFMGRpUTR3?oc=5) |
| GoNintendo | Rise of the Tomb Raider devs on why the game skipped the original Switch, and the possibility of gyro controls | 2026-07-05 04:03 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiugFBVV95cUxNcldQY0szRHNvSGpJdGlQVUhObktLM0RVSDRtMHpuaEtNT1lnejdIMWlMUWduZTlxQTRpMC1ZUGVWTlpIdUVuZzdyZS1ETzU4S3M0LVJ4MlRoYWxfX1Y0SVpTUEEzNnJRNXNxZFFNRlp4LVBHYTlpckljbUI4QS1IVk5CSFdyTXNoaDJFQTlUZlJyMWhxbnVKdXFWUUIxbGtSTWxPQjdsWk04SDFLdUxoN1VoR2ZaLVA0b2c?oc=5) |
| ixbt.games | Tomb Raider on Switch 2 will be without 60 fps | 2026-07-05 04:03 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMixwFBVV95cUxOcGVOLUE5RWw0UzdRYzEwQWVPVE1SdVRQUmliM2luOFF1UmJSejMzMjlZSFVjQkljVzM0NFZUTjRfU0ZYeXpXRE5Xem5MdjFCUEI4cGhRUGN5Y18xM2pWX3JvQTBTTm1xdXQyemM4Qy1zYlZqZUVZRTJTcndrU2tkM2JKSmtid0dBOGlNOVhiUzRkVUxSMllieW5wdTBZeEw0MllqZmQ0SkJ6MzAwLUVmS2Q0ajh5dW1qbmpMMEJ1cHNwSkx3cVZF0gHMAUFVX3lxTE9oRkl6dlg4MUN0VkZ3a2YyeDNaS2syMnV1aWVXbGJhR3JfR25HS0Zrc2ttVVJ1ZFlqb2tZR0FGc0V5SHRQT2E3aWZ0UGJlbUZoa0VjN2NRNE16UFcxTmp6LU9EY0VIR3c2UVFTVjNyME05TTd1MWtTdEg5Z3pkZVcwSGw3ZEpKLTFnR1Z) |
| Nintendo Everything | Rise of the Tomb Raider Nintendo Switch 2 interview: devs on bringing the game over, lack of Switch 1 version, gyro controls, more | 2026-07-05 04:03 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi7wFBVV95cUxQb1UwQWhSLWFMVjAwMTRidGtWNjFhdHo3WDF0ZGVqTW9zY0hPRWt6R0xhX2ZZVm1Makhyb2s0bS1kQ3dQTmpTWkNISnRhUXRpNll4OWJOcF92N3BmaEJNQzh6bFBhYWU3dmVnang5RDc1bnBPdWFXcHhHRlFFUWpvVjh3Nnpqam5IOW5UVURUMjhaRGNCdWZvbjFGRjBVM0RVMUE0NGNoR3ZUT0wwamY1SzdGbm9FSnBGUGliRFpldWNsVFJPc1FzY0pqelhLdlMxbWdhWGxHNTR0QktvdG8zRk0wRE1Bdy1Fa3RLNE8xRQ?oc=5) |

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