Ben-DutkaSo it appears a certain sequel isn't selling very well.
The critics seemed to love the latest Lara Croft adventure but as we're seeing now, it's not exactly flying off store shelves.
According to one report , Rise of the Tomb Raider only sold 330,000 copies in its first week at market, although recent rumors say the game has now passed a half-million . Either way, these are not impressive numbers and you have to think developer Crystal Dynamics is regretting their decision to side with Microsoft for a timed exclusivity deal. The 2013 reboot sold 3.4 million units in its first month and went on to sell over 8.5 million. Of course, it released for multiple platforms, and jumped generations to come to two new consoles.
Even so, 3.4 million is a far cry from the few hundred thousand the sequel will sell in its first month. It'll be lucky to top a million at this rate, right? The question is, did the team opt to take Microsoft's cash before they saw just how popular PS4 was going to be? Maybe they're kicking themselves now for possibly assuming Xbox One would be in the early lead, like Xbox 360 was over PS3. Or, maybe they just thought more Xbox One's would be in homes by now (at last count, sales are at what, 16, 17 million?). On the flip side, PS4 has already passed 30 million ; had RotTR been a timed exclusive for PS4, I think we all know the numbers would be much better.
Well, I bet Crystal Dynamics is really looking forward to the PS4 release now, huh?
Related Game(s): Rise of the Tomb Raider
Well that's retarded. Who would pay for the games to be made by Naughty Dog if not Sony?
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I think the only regret is releasing it on the same day as Fallout 4.
Really?
They still think TR is bigger than Fallout?
Maybe 15 years ago, but in 2015?
That being said, I don't think the low sale is really that bad for CD, after all, they did took in some cash before the game is released.
A little but, by my count SE is in huge financial trouble.
I agree with world , i also think SE are in finacial trouble an Rise of The Tomb Raider will be out on PS4 sooner than you think.
Hmmm this news page says different about microsoft and square enix.
https://www.vg247.com/2015/11/30/microsoft-and-square-enix-very-happy-with-rise-of-the-tomb-raider/
It says they like the game. Nothing about the sh*t sales.
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When Tomb Raider finally releases for PS4 next year, they better dress this baby up with plenty of bells and whistles! Cuz, with Horizon and UC4 out next year as well, I'm not sure we'll care too much about Tomb Raider unless they're giving us extra love on its release to PS4…
Just sayin'
You should care about rise of the tomb raider, coz my opinion is, its a game that can't be missed.
I hate timed exclusives no matter the platform they're on or how long it remains exclusive. It adds no value for the consumer in any way. The only person that benefits from these deals are the developers and publishers cashing a guaranteed check, while with holding a product from certain consumers hoping they'll buy it later. Probably ask full price for it to boot. Talk about having your cake and eating too.
Lets hope this game make developers and publishers a little more skittish about timed exclusive deals. If a game is multi-platform then release it as so.
I don't eat fast food because they all serve exclusive burgers. I want a Whopper from McDonalds damn it! =p
Yea this was meant for Beambooms post but I'm too lazy to move it
I want an animal style double double from del taco.
I imagine they and more Square-Enix have been regretting it since Uncharted 4 got delayed.