We daresay that that recent Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End demo may have prompted you to forget about poor Lara Croft – after all, the recent Tomb Raider reboot, while thoroughly enjoyable, was very derivative of Nathan Drake’s primary PlayStation 3 escapades. However, the forthcoming Rise of Tomb Raider has been brought back to the fore this week, with Microsoft revealing that it will be publishing the game.
For those out of the loop, the title was announced as an Xbox exclusive at Gamescom earlier in the year. It later emerged that the Redmond company had been a little crafty with its wording, and that the deal had a “duration”, meaning that it would likely hit the PlayStation 4 shortly after its original launch. Confirmation that the Xbox maker itself is publishing the game, though, prompted some to ponder whether it’d secured full exclusivity of the sequel.
That’s not the case, according to Square Enix. “Our partnership with Microsoft on Rise of the Tomb Raider does have a duration, but we aren’t discussing those details at this time,” a spokesperson told Game Informer. That makes sense, because it would be bizarre of the platform holder to stump up some serious cash to lock this down, only to disclose the details of the deal, and convince some people to wait for the inevitable PS4 version in the process.
Either way, it’s good to know that this will still almost certainly be coming to Sony’s next-gen system – especially seeing as we have Naughty Dog’s next title to keep us occupied in the interim. Can you wait for the next Tomb Raider game? Rise up in the comments section below.
[source eurogamer.net, via gameinformer.com, vg247.com]
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True Sammy but a some people have said similar things about the wording Titanfall which doesn't seem to be any closer towards coming towards PS4 (I'm beginning to think "Life of the title" means we'll get Titanfall 1 along with Titanfall 2 maybe?)
Don't get me wrong, I want Tomb Raider to come to PS4 having been a big fan of the first one, just reluctant to get my hopes up, MS are going to want to get a hit in of some kind after the SFV blow this weekend.
@Jonny I mean, it's possible it could just end up coming out on PC and not PS4 later, but we just won't know until the contract expires. Microsoft may also be tempted to stump up even more cash to change the nature of this deal, and lock it down as an exclusive in perpetuity.
As it stands now, though, you can read a lot from what they're not saying. And they're not saying that this will be exclusive to Xbox forever, so it stands to reason that a PS4 version will follow.
Everybody loses. Yay.
Even when we dont get tomb raider uncharted 4 will fill that gap.
My interest in this game is probably best illustrated by the fact that this is the first I'm hearing about this. After the last game, I really don't care one way or the other. It was just combination of the best bits of the various Uncharted games, executed to an inferior standard. I finished the story and haven't been back to it since. Having seen the recent Uncharted 4 footage, I won't miss it either.
That said, Microsoft's publishing deal - for all we know - could relate to their platform only. Ghostbusters was published by Sony for their platforms, with Atari publishing on others.
@get2sammyb. I noticed Sony has been saying SF5 will exclusive "forever" a word they'venever used before. The fact that MS isn't saying "forever" means it's timed. Or at least it was. Also MS don't seem to have codeveloped the game like Sony did with SF5
yeah but.. uncharted 4. that is all
Maybe, but by the time it happens, will anyone care?
Don't misunderstand. I would love to play this game (adored the reboot), but if it doesn't release on PS4 until 2016, the world will have moved on. It is one of the few games on XBO that I want to play.
I think the situation is a boost for MS, giving them something to compete with UC4, but a huge loss for gaming in general. I just don't like these sorts of deals. If you build an exclusive game with you own studio that is one thing, but just buying exclusivity from a 3rd party leaves a bad taste in my mouth (SF5 included, those that is not a game that interests me).
If the whole industry goes down that path it will be poorer for it, and gamers will lose out. My opinion in any case.
I'm so sick of hearing about this game by now, I didn't care for the reboot, in ways many of you already said. So, now after seeing Uncharted 4. I don't even care if it comes to PS4. I might play it on The Bone, since I have one(and actually like it), but not really excited too. Might pick it up on discount.
This exclusive mumbo jumbo just gets really annoying after a while doesn't it? "We can't say at this time" — then kindly shut up.
Ninja Gaiden 3: Razor's Edge was originally published by Nintendo for the launch of the Wii U, and less than 6 months later that came to PS3 and 360. It's not an apples-to-apples comparison, but it's still a fact.
What I don't understand is why, when Square Enix was supposedly so disappointed with how the reboot sold, would they then only release the sequel on one console, a console which is being handily outsold by the PS4. This obviously severely limits the amount of potential customers that the game could have (even if it is only a timed-exclusive.) Makes a lot of sense, doesn't it??
Finally, Square Enix said that the reboot "failed to reach predicted sales targets." To that I say that they clearly had the wrong sale targets. The game has gone on to sell over 6.5 million copies. How is that a failure? It's only a failure if they were expecting GTA or Call of Duty-like numbers, which would have been stupid.
Anyways, I just wrote way more in a comment than I generally like to... sorry, just really passionate about this topic I guess...
Right now SQEnix are on my list and this game is the reason why, until they announce "yes it can come to PS4" I shan't be buying a single game from them.
Please watch the language -Tasuki-
I liked the Definitive Edition even if it was pretty much an Uncharted clone, so I'd get this if it released for PS4, though I'm not gonna run out and get an Xbox One for it. Uncharted 4 is looking to offer everything and more that Tomb Raider will.
The way MS worded this was crafty. Personally I think it's obvious this will come to PS4.
Just think how much money it would cost MS to have complete exclusivity of this. 15 million PS4 owners and counting is a massive market. If this comes out to PS4 say early 2016 that install base could easily be 30-40 million. That's a lot of potential sales that Squenix wouldn't want to miss out on. They're not stupid either. They would either ask MS to cough up that lost revenue or release it on PS4 at a later date. Considering it's not exactly CoD or Mario, I doubt even money-bags MS would bother with that.
Imo Square have taken a nice lump sum up front for 2015 exclusivity (probably in reality about 3 months if the game releases Oct) and will make up lost sales when that deal expires early 2016.
My call is PS4 January to March 2016. Watch this space...
I would look at it if it came to PlayStation later but it would just mean I'll get it on trade in's or something. Personally I only really want to play most games on a PlayStation anyway, I'm getting a moderate PC soon but that's only for games that look like never seeing the light of day on PlayStation like Starcraft or the 2 Witcher games.
Pure Xbox! Push Xbox! I think Push Square is somewhere there...
These tactics are out of hand. I'm personally boycotting tombraider on my xboxone. I played the last one on my ps3 and it felt like they tossed OG Laura for uncharteds presentation "set piece" wise. I played the whole game saying sarcastically to myself, "hmmm, where have I seen these environmental mechanics before?" I beat and traded the title. The only thing luring me to the game is its exclusivity, but uncharted 4 is currently the superior franchise, I'll be playing that. Plus with other Xbox exclusives like quantum break and scale bound, I doubt I'll have time between those and sonys offerings on topbofvthe major 3rd parties like mgs5, witcher 3, and arkham knight coming as well. Plenty to play to cry over tombraider. Laura will be sacrificed on my consoles. Oh well, MS already paid for my potential sale anyway with this deal. Uh, thanks MS? But no. Lol.
This is nothing compared to what PC gamers routinely go through. They have to wait years for console ports of big games. If waiting is all it takes here, it's no real loss for PS4.
Also, like everyone is saying: Uncharted 4.
I loved the 2013 reboot, so still hoping for an eventual PS4 version sometime in Spring or Summer 2016 (Fall 2016 worst case scenario).
Maybe Microsoft will offer PS4 owner cash not to buy it and you can continue your relationship with them and the short sales.
I like how everyone says the new Tomb Raider was an Uncharted clone, when Uncharted was basically a clone of the original Tomb Raider series.
Anyway, I'm hoping that you're right Sammy, and that the exclusivity window is shattered soon. I'm looking forward to a 2015 that features BOTH a Drake and a Croft on PS4.
@LivingLeif It wasn't though, apart from Drake and Lara being treasure hunters they games were nothing alike.
@NaughtyOttsel22 I'd say it's fair to say Uncharted was "heavily inspired" by Tomb Raider, taking its premise and heavily improving on it with cinematic moments and some QTE.
Yet more Push Square bias in these articles that only encourage the rabid fanboys in these comments. Apparently it's okay for SFV to not be on Xbox One, but it's a travesty if Rise of the Tomb Raider might come to PS4 a little while later.
@Storytime7 It probably shouldn't be a surprise that a Playstation focused site leans heavily towards the interests of PlayStation gamers.
And FWIW, I'd give up SFV exclusivity to have Tomb Raider on PS4 without a moments hesitation. The two games are worlds apart.
@LivingLeif It's not surprising, but even after using this site for over a year now I still find it annoying to see the occasional jab at Sony's competitors in these articles. If even the writers can't remain neutral, then how can the people who comment on this site? As for the two games in question, I think they should be available to as many people as possible.
Meh. Uncharted 4. 'nuff' said.
Uncharted 4 is a day one for me, problem being This would of been too, just recently re purchased the 1st one due to the Definitive Edition being on sale for 18 bucks on PS4.
I absolutely loved that game and was ready for the inevitable sequel. I was bummed to hear about exclusivity but I honestly can wait and will purchase it when the time comes.
@ToddlerNaruto Doubt you will be getting it on PS4 any time in 2015 as that's when MS's exclusivity runs... It probably won't even release until the second half of the year either.
@Dodoo That was a typo, I meant to say Spring or Summer 2016, not 2015.
It has been fixed now, thanks for telling me.
@ToddlerNaruto Ah ok, in that case i totally agree with you!
So ever so slowly microsoft are getting some games that are tempting me to pick up an xbone. It's only taken a year. If the best they can do in 12 months is 3 games I think that shows how much they got wrapped up in their all in one console and completely forgot about the games
@Storytime7 Well Xbox fanboys have made it clear that they're content with Killer Instinct.........so
@NaughtyOttsel22 Killer Instinct being exclusive is completely different because Microsoft actually owns the IP.
@Dodoo That's good to hear hehe .
I just hope there's no PS3 release...then again if they're releasing it on 360, the graphics etc won't be as good as a current/next gen only title.
@Storytime7 Yes but Xbox fanboys have made it clear that they're content having Killer Instinct and don't care about SFV.
Tomb what? Uncharted 4 will do just fine up against that game as it unlike the adventures or Lara have a consistent level of high quality and high sales.
It will come to the PS4 in time, unlike where it appears Sony put up some development dough on SF5 to lock that down. They can claim that KI is the better thing and enough, but people who really know fighting games will find humor in that cop out.
@NaughtyOttsel22 Nerds on the internet are not the majority. All this deal does for consumers is limit how many people can play SFV.
Not sure what Microsoft is smoking that makes them think that ROTTR being exclusive to X-Bone is going to make people rush right out and drop $400.00 dollars on a console just to play ONE GAME but it must be some good stuff!
Look the fact is this will end up being the biggest business fail in history! WHY? Because you can't tell the vast majority of your market (18.5 million) to take a flying leap and think your still going to be successful with the game. Microsoft has made promises to Square Enix that they can't keep. They (MS) is banking on tomb raider fans flocking to the store to buy themselves an X-Bone One just to play this game and its just not going to happen. Tomb Raider while a good game just doesn't have the stand-alone power to make people buy a new game system to play. I mean it’s not like its Halo or COD or Uncharted or The Last OF Us.
To begin with the PlayStation Nation is PI$$ED and not willing to buy this game even if it did come out for PS4. To them this betray amounts to a declaration of war and have turned their focus to hoping and asking for Naughty Dog to make Uncharted 4 the best game since TLOU and want UC4 to destroy Tomb Raider. Lets just look at the facts Microsoft has barely shipped 10 million consoles noticed I said "Shipped " not sold and there in lies the problem. Microsoft can't even get people to buy their console when they drop the price to $349.00 and include free games so if they can't get people to buy their product then they're going to have a very difficult time reaching the sells number SE and MS are looking for. Sony has Sold $18.5 million consoles and those people WON'T be playing ROTTR and that will be the undoing of this game and most likely of this franchise. Since we all known SE was highly upset at the amount and speed at which the last TR game sold they are going to really be let down when this games sells figures don't come anywhere close to the reboot which after the re-mastered copies release ended up selling 6 million copies.
The vast majority of PlayStation players aren't expecting to ever be able to play this version of TR, To assume that "Timed Exclusive " Means that there will be a PS4 version is foolish no one has EVER said there will be a PS version of this game so to assume so is very risky. NO! I instead think that the comments made by Phil Spencer concerning the game being a " Timed Exclusive " refer to a PC version being available later and NOT a PS version. I fully expect this game to be LOCKED UP for a period no shorter then FIVE YEARS since Microsoft is publishing and marketing this game just as they did Mass Effect. If that’s the case and we don't see a PS4 version until 2021 then well by then NO PS player will care or will they rush right out to buy it. It will be a game PS player’s pick up out of the bargain bin.
OMG Your a special kind of Stupid Aren't You? Lets say I'm right and Microsoft locks this game up for five yrs do you really think that ANY PS4 player is going to have ANY interest in playing this game in FIVE YEARS? NO! They won't which will mean what? It means a lost of sales to 18.5 MILLION PS4 owners and that lost of sales translates into the failure of this game and the end of the franchise. Why you ask we'll I'll tell you for the simple reason that Microsoft doesn't have enough players to sell 7 million copies of this game which is the number of games sold that it takes for a game to be a success. Why do you think they are making a 360 version as well dumb ass it's so they can try and make up for the millions in lost copies they won't from the Sony community.
I believe this game is LOCKED and will be an X-Bone game in what I believe is it final Hoo Ra. For I for see Square Enix calling this venture a fail after it doesn't reach the sells that Microsoft has promised them and they won't make another one as they will deem it not profitable which is all they really care about anyway.
Besides the PS Nation is anger and feels betrayed so WE wouldn't buy the damn game even if it did come out for PS4, we're not going to reward the bastards for betraying us that just be stupid. We would rather use our power as a gaming community to say WE don't like this exclusive B/S and we're NOT going to put up with it. Yes there will be a few PS players who buy this game but believe me we'll make damn sure to buy it USED so the money doesn't go to SE or CD.
You seem to assume that just because you read it is a " Timed Exclusive " that it would naturally come out on PS4, which really isn't the case genius! You ever given the thought that Phil Spenser comment of it being a timed exclusive could mean that it will come out for PC and NOT for PS4? Well, you should because that’s what I believe is going to happen since all games start as PC language they could have the PC version just setting on shelf right now. Now come to grips with that Bone Head!
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