Back in October 2021, fans of Lara Croft were treated to the news that the arcade-style spinoffs Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light/the Temple of Osiris would be making their way to Nintendo Switch this year. With just over a week until 2022 is over, it’s been announced that the two games have been delayed and will now be released in 2023.
Developers Feral Interactive mentioned the delay when answering a question on Twitter, saying that the game will now release sometime in 2023. They also teased the possibility of a physical reason for the game, stating, “We’ll certainly consider it but nothing has been finalized yet.” While it may not have been mentioned, it’s not a stretch to assume that the sale of the IP and other studios and IPs by Square Enix earlier this year may have played a part in this delay.
For those unfamiliar with the two titles, Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light/the Temple of Osiris were released in 2010 and 2014, respectively, and were arcade-style spinoffs of the popular franchise. While retaining the classic elements of the series —exploration, puzzles, and platforming — the games also feature offline/online co-op, character progression, and faster-paced combat that delivers a different take on the Lara Croft adventure.
This is disappointing news for fans, but it will hopefully only be a minor setback before the games see their release on the Switch. In the meantime, you can check out the launch trailer below and get a good idea of what to expect from these two games when they release next year.
