By A new Tomb Raider game appears to have been leaked online, causing a buzz among fans of one of the most popular video game franchises of all time. Tomb Raider has been a part of gaming history for several decades, featuring the iconic female hero, Lara Croft. The franchise has also expanded beyond gaming with multiple films, although a recent reboot failed to spark a new film series. Amazon is reportedly working on a new TV series and potentially more films, but details remain scant. While Crystal Dynamics is confirmed to be developing the next Tomb Raider game, the specifics of the game’s vision and appearance are unknown. However, there are rumors of another new Tomb Raider game in development.
An upcoming Tomb Raider game collection for the Nintendo Switch has been rated by the ESRB. The collection, which hasn’t been officially announced, contains two action-adventure games with a 3/4-overhead perspective and has received a T for Teen rating. Based on the description, it’s unlikely that the games included in the collection are part of the recent trilogy, which were all rated M and used an over the shoulder third-person POV. Instead, it’s speculated that the collection may feature the Tomb Raider spin-offs Guardian of Light and Temple of Osiris, which were previously available digitally and had a more pulpy style than the main series. Given the gameplay style of these two games, the Switch is a suitable platform for their release, and it seems likely that they will be available soon based on the ESRB rating.
An ESRB rating is typically one of the last steps a game undergoes before release. This is because the developer needs to have a clear idea of what content will be included in the final game in order for it to be rated. Therefore, it’s likely that The Tomb Raider Collection for the Nintendo Switch is nearing its release date if it has already received an ESRB rating.