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Rise of the Tomb Raider: 20 Year Celebration on Nintendo Switch 2 is a strong, content-rich port that runs at 1080p/30fps and bundles all DLC, delivering rewarding tomb puzzles and dense hub exploration for portable play, but combat can feel stiff and gyro controls are limited to inventory, making it less than perfect yet a great value for Switch 2 owners.
Online footage allegedly from an early KOTOR remake cutscene shows a voiced protagonist and placeholder robo-characters, with the clip traced to a former Aspyr animator. The project has cycled through studios—Aspyr paused in 2022 and cut key staff, Saber Interactive took over with leadership updates, and by late 2025 Mad Head Games was reportedly guiding development—leaving a definitive release date unclear. The authenticity of the clip isn’t confirmed, but it underscores ongoing questions about the remake’s status and potential hidden easter eggs.
A work-in-progress cinematic from Aspyr's canceled Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic remake surfaces, showing an opening sequence with Carth Onasi and Trask Ulgo and a voiced protagonist. The project was shelved after a disappointing vertical slice, with Saber Interactive's Mad Head Games taking over for a new version, delaying release further. The article also notes upcoming Star Wars titles like Fate of the Old Republic, set to release before 2030.
Aspyr says no AI-generated assets were used for the Tomb Raider 1-3 Remastered Challenge Mode outfits, despite player backlash and accusations; the studio explains outfits were created by human artists and pledges patches to fix textures and other technical issues across platforms.
Aspyr released a free patch for Tomb Raider I-III Remastered adding a Challenge Mode and outfits, which some players accused of being AI-generated. Lead artist Giovannu Lucca said he wasn’t involved, and Aspyr clarified the outfits were created by their artists with no AI assets, while promising texture and bug fixes. A Switch 2 upgrade went live, offering 1440p/60fps on dock and 1080p/120fps in handheld, priced at $29.99 or as a free upgrade for S1 owners.
A free update to Tomb Raider 1-3 Remastered adds a Challenge mode and new outfits criticized as half-finished and poorly designed, triggering a backlash on Reddit and from at least one developer not involved in the patch, while critics note it still lacks QoL upgrades seen in later remasters; Aspyr has not yet publicly responded.
Fans are blasting the latest Tomb Raider I-III Remastered patch for its rushed art and a string of bugs, from non-lethal laser traps and enemies freezing in place to a looping menu track; they also complain that 60fps, water animation, and updated animations from later remasters remain absent, with lead artist Giovanni Lucca confirming he had no involvement in the patch's art direction and demanding a follow-up update from Aspyr (and Saber) to fix the issues.
A patch for Tomb Raider I-III Remastered is set to release on Thursday, March 11, 2026, across all platforms, with Aspyr Media sharing a teaser video and mid‑afternoon rollout expected along with later patch notes. The update follows the 2024 remaster, which Saber Interactive and Aspyr developed, and adds features like original and enhanced graphics modes, classic and modern controls, a photo mode, 3D sprite replacements, and support for trophies/achievements, while preserving the original engine and including all expansions and secret levels.
Aspyr is considering bringing the remaining two entries of the Tomb Raider Survivor trilogy to Nintendo platforms, including Switch and Switch 2, driven by the passionate response from fans, though no official announcements have been made yet.
Aspyr released Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition on Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch, using a flexible code base to optimize performance and support features like multiplayer. They collaborated closely with Crystal Dynamics and plan to support the new hardware with future titles, while also considering updates and potential ports of other Tomb Raider games based on player feedback.
Development screenshots and prototypes from Aspyr's cancelled version of the Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic remake have surfaced, revealing details about weapons, props, and early gameplay elements, providing insight into the ambitious plans that were ultimately halted before completion. The project is now in the hands of Saber Interactive, with no news yet on its progress.
Aspyr has released an enhanced edition of Obsidian's 2006 RPG Neverwinter Nights 2, featuring improved graphics, refined mechanics, full controller support, and all original expansions, with some unspecified gameplay updates and support for modern hardware and modding.
The remastered versions of Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 1 & 2 offer improved character models and cutscenes but fall short in environmental texture upgrades and video options. While the remaster maintains the original gameplay mechanics, it lacks customization features like resolution and framerate adjustments, which may disappoint some players. Despite these shortcomings, the remaster is a worthwhile purchase for newcomers to the series, though fans of the original might find the updates insufficient for the price.
Aspyr is remastering the 2000 PlayStation game Star Wars: Episode I: Jedi Power Battles for the Nintendo Switch, with pre-orders now available on the eShop for $17.99, including a 10% discount. The remaster features all unlockables from the start, 13 new playable characters, and classic cheat codes. The game, which supports two-player couch co-op, is set to release on January 23, 2024, and includes modern features like updated controls and new modes.
Aspyr's remastered versions of Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 1 & 2 are now available for pre-order on the Nintendo Switch eShop, with a release set for December. The remaster features graphical upgrades and a pre-order discount in select regions, reducing the price from $29.99 to $26.99 until December 11, 2024. Originally released in 1999 and 2001, these action-adventure games were developed by Crystal Dynamics.