So, the Croft is out of the bag: Rise of the Tomb Raider will release on the PlayStation 4 – but not until next year. The moment that Microsoft admitted its exclusivity arrangement had a "duration", it always seemed likely that the game would eventually explore Sony's new-gen system – but we were expecting it to pull out its pickaxe a little earlier than next Christmas, to be honest. The big question is: are you willing to wait a year to play the title on your console of choice?
The release schedule is quite complex, so let's get the facts out of the way first: the sequel will deploy on 10th November – the same day as Fallout 4 – on the Xbox One and Xbox 360. It'll then follow on the PC in Early 2016, with the PS4 version set to arrive sometime during Holiday 2016. There's no word just yet on how much the game will cost on the Japanese giant's device or whether it will come with any bonus content, but developer Crystal Dynamics is confirmed to be handling the conversion.
But how have these shenanigans affected your purchase intent? It's pretty clear that Square Enix was hoping to dodge an Uncharted 4: A Thief's End-shaped bullet by accepting Microsoft's money hat, but with Naughty Dog's sequel delayed into 2016, there's a sizeable action adventure hole in the PS4's lineup this year. Considering that Lara Croft's historically linked with the PlayStation brand, we can't help but feel that the Japanese publisher may have made a mistake here.
Still, we're not especially interested in the business dynamics right now. Instead, we want to know whether you intend to purchase this sequel at all – and on which platform? Assuming that the game lives up to expectations – it's shaping up to be a more refined edition of 2013's reboot – will you be biting the bullet this Christmas on the Xbox, or waiting until next year for the PS4 version? Will you be expecting a lower price point on Sony's system – and some extra DLC as well perhaps?
Wrap your head around the whole situation, and then make your decision in the poll and comments section below. Earlier in the year, Crystal Dynamics gaffer Darrell Gallagher boasted that its re-imagining of Lara Croft had "expanded the fanbase" of the popular franchise. It's going to be interesting to see whether it's undone all of that hard work with one ill-advised contract, isn't it?
Will you be buying Rise of the Tomb Raider on PS4? (177 votes)
- Definitely, I’ll be buying the game for PS4 as soon as it’s available
- Yes, but only if it’s priced correctly and/or comes with extra DLC
- Hmm, it depends whether the game’s actually any good
- No, I’ll be picking it up on the Xbox or PC before the PS4 port’s out
- Urgh, I absolutely can’t stand the Tomb Raider franchise
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Yeah, I enjoyed the first game so I will be picking this one up for the PS4.
By the time this hits the PS4 there will have been new games announced/releasing, also Uncharted 4 will have released by then. I think the big question is how much are you willing to pay for a year old game? I think for me TR will be long forgotten by then.
Where was the option for "I'm bitter and won't buy a one year old port that's been discounted already already on other platforms and has spoilers out there"?
I will be picking it up for sure, but really, outside of being a lame timed exclusivity deal, who cares if it's a year old or if it's vaguely comparable to Uncharted?
A good game is a good game, be it a year old or 20 years old.
I will definitely be buying it. I like these types of games, and I have so much to play that I can cope with the wait. My only concern would be them trying to charge $60 for an 'old' game. I think it should be $40... Or $50 at the absolute most if they include all of the DLC.
Yes, don't think ill fork out €70 for a game that's a year old but if it comes with DLC and €10-20 off then yeah, if not ill wait till the price drops.
Selected the second option, but what I really mean is "Yes, I'll pick it up. Eventually. If I find it cheap enough and/or have run out of other games to play that haven't already had spoilers plastered everywhere."
Regardless of its timed exclusivity deal (which only do more harm than good), the only thing that bothers me is playing a game that I already know the plot of. So, as long as I can stay away from spoilers, I'll be playing it when I can.
Nope, I'd rather pull my teeth out.
Done supporting this series.
It'll be on the rental list, zero interest in a buy.
I'll be buying it for sure. The first one was a great game which I enjoyed a lot. I honestly don't see what the big deal is. Sure I wish it was releasing at the same time, but more than likely amy DLC that they do will be added to the PS4 version. I don't see why anyone would expect it to be cheaper. It isn't like it will be a remade PS3 game.
I'm just a PS4 player but I do think many people upset at this would be loving it if the roles were reversed and PS4 for it a year before Xbox One. Just the gaming world we live in. PS4 is getting No Man Sky first.
Nope. I generally don't care for Sqeenix as is, so I'd rather spend my money on Uncharted or Dark Souls III.
@Mimzymoo Agreed
I'll buy it for 30 or less, just as I did with the Definitive Edition. No way I'm going to buy that game full price 1 year after launch. No friggin way.
I don't think SE deserve my custom after this. It has left a very bad taste in my mouth. They built the Tomb Raider name on the back of PlayStation and it's fans. To do what they did rules me out as a customer.
I will be buying it, but for a year after the Xbox one release it better come cheaper or with some kind of incentive, otherwise I'll wait for it to be cheaper.
May pick it up if it's on sale, I've got the reboot but it never really holds my attention long enough to get anywhere. Uncharted 4 looks like a step up from this and I'll have that to get my adventuring fix. Also by the time this finally comes I'm hopeful Horizon won't be too far away so will get that instead.
Finally when will these companies understand what third party means, I can understand making exclusives but not timed ones and certainly not of a series that has always been multiplatform and is famous because of Playstation. This just hurts consumers and longterm their own sales, they can't honestly believe this will sell as well as it would have had it been released at the same time. Then they plan to do the same with the Final Fantasy remake, at least that makes some sense due to its history with the PS1 but that still doesn't make it right.
NOPE All my money will be going to Uncharted 4 next year & whenever a games company messes me about i never buy their games(well 2nd hand off eBay sometimes) Sod'em
I'll be playing this in November 2015!
With my gaming backlog I'll probably pick it up sometime in 2017. The first game was alright but got it as a PS+ game. Tomb Raider was never a day one game for me.
Persona 5 on the other hand. I am just hoping that it will come out in Europe before Christmas.
And that is the point. There are plenty of other games for me to play ahead of Tomb Raider.
BTW do you guys have any inside info on Persona 5 being out in Europe in 2015?
I'll wait another year on top and get it for about £10-15 quid but only if its any good. Never buy new games.
I dunno bout you guys but I'm loving the SF5 beta and its inability to connect to the servers.
Probably with a discount and DLC otherwise the probably won't make much sales.
I loved the other one so will be picking it up. There was no way I was buying a One just to play it but looking forward to it on PS4.
When it's around fifteen bucks ?
Sure.
@B3ND3R said in my email from sony that it starts on 24 july...10am uk time(im sure)
Nope. Though if it turns out good, which I don't doubt it will, and its priced right then I might be tempted to pick it up. Although I'll probably have forgotten about it by then.
Why wouldn't I? if it's a good game and reasonably priced. The last Tomb Raider was alright, but it's not something I would highly recommend or rush to buy the sequel for.
@B3ND3R i had an email with my code which said the beta doesn't begin until the 24th
@Johnnycide perfect answer, i cant wait for those 2 games!
In my honest opinion existing multiplatform franchises should not go exclusive, whether it is timed or not, if you want to do an exclusive make it a new I.P
Will get it on PC if reviews are good and I can get a deal. I agree with GamingPenguin though, multiplats shouldn't suddenly become exclusive. Nobody should be punished for having a single chosen platform. I understand new IP to a point but i still think it's an anti-consumer move. It's been said before but imagine you could only play your blu rays in certain players because of exclusivity deals..
I might at some point. Highly unlikely I'll get it at release, but sometime after I've played the 2013 reboot.
Because I didn't play said reboot, I wasn't interested in this until the firestorm of controversy came around. It seems interesting, but I'll wait until the backlash quiets down.
Urgh, I absolutely can’t stand the Tomb Raider franchise.Thats all.
It releases on Xbox on my Birthday. I will be getting this!
Since I have both consoles I'll go ahead and get it on Xbox one instead of waiting a year later. I totally feel the frustration others have with this exclusivity though as I played the previous one on ps4 and would choose that console if available on both. Oh well I'd rather okay it sooner than wait so that's what I'll do.
I bought the last Tomb Raider game and played it first time on PS4, even though this was a re-release from a previous version on a different console. If the new one is good, and I have time, I'll pick it up. How long it has been out on other platforms is irrelevant.
Dont know about everyone else but when I read tr is out the same day as fallout 4 I laughed so hard there's now spit on my phone screen.
I would envisage that it will re-release on both Xbox One and PS4 as a GOTY edition with all the DLC etc etc in December 2016. They'll definitely struggle to shift a game 13 months after it's initial release at full price especially at such a busy time of the year for "new" games.
None of those poll options fit how I feel about this game. I think it'll turn out fine and I want to play it eventually, but there's so much coming out both this year and in 2016 that takes priority over it for me.
@B3ND3R It's a beta these kind of things happen you may not even connect at all during the time frame. Also please don't derail the comments like that if you want to discuss the beta we have a thread to discuss it. Thanks.
As long as it's as good as the 2013 reboot, I'll be buying this on PS4 thank you very much.
I've already got it pre ordered for X1.
I bought all 3 consoles for a reason- it's so I don't have to deal with situations like THIS, or worse, miss games entirely.
But, I may trade it in toward a PS4 LE copy if they make one, considering I have that Artbook Edition of the first on PS4. Hate to split a franchise- like to keep all the games on one platform whenever possible.
Buying it on Xbox One, used because at my local Gamestop it usually takes less than a week for a used copy of a new game to come back. I had it pre-ordered but now that it's official it will be on PS4, I'm making sure SE and CD don't see a dime, I'll give it to the other corporate slime at Gamestop instead. Furthermore, I hope this game bombs, and bombs hard, on PS4. In fact, I want it to bomb hard that SquareEnix calls it quits on the franchise and maybe even sells it off to a company that doesn't have its head up its freaking a$$. First there was the poor messaging, then there's a-holes like Brian Horton talking about what wonderful supporters the corporate scumbags like Phil Spencer are. How they truly 'believed' in Crystal Dynamics 'vision' (very innovative by the way, take a series the cinematic route lots of other action games went last-gen, how forward thinking and original). You know who really believed in your vision, Mr. dumba$$ Horton? The PlayStation fanbase which showed up in greater numbers than anybody else to support your work. F*** wad. And not even the decency to state the flat-out truth which is you just don't care about them? It's all about the bottomline and that's fine, it's business after all, but don't bs me and insult my intelligence or that of any other PlayStation owner who bought your f'ing game, scumbag. If this game isn't available for PS4 next November at $30 with ALL the DLC included, as well as extra exclusive content for that version and some real a$$ kissing, Crystal Dynamics should never see a dime again from PlayStation gamers. To be fair, it looks like a great game with a lot of hard-work put into it and everybody should be excited, but they're not because of idiots in suits who never think longterm and have no clue about good PR.
And I'm not even mad at MS. Sony does this stupid crap too like paying to keep FF VII off Xbox One for a bit. It's a ridiculous waste of money if you ask me and the only beneficiary are the people at a company that has what seems to be about 800 games that have been in development forever and are still nowhere close to release, and another 800 vaporware titles announced.
And as I've said countless other times in other topics about this. Please SE, for the love of all that is good, keep your idiotic 'leaders' far, far away from Eidos Montreal as it develops Deus Ex: Mankind Divided. That's the only game left under the SE banner that there is any hope for.
Buying used, like most of my games. Will not pay $60 full price. I know it's not out yet, but I haven't seen anything about TR that I cannot wait to play.
@Mimzymoo couldn't agree more.
It'll be old news by the time it's out on PS4
I will own it eventually. Not at full price though. Like others have mentioned it's going to have been deeply discounted already on other platforms. I feel bad even thinking this because I don't want Tomb Raider to fail, but hopefully they lose money on the deal and steer clear of such decisions in the future.
I want to say no on principle for making me wait a year, but I enjoyed the last tomb raider so much I will definitely buy this.
@Ps4all
It's not even the timed-exclusivity that really has me p*ssed, because both Sony and MS are equally guilty of this pathetic, useless practice. It's the treatment of the people who have actually supported this franchise more than anybody else. It's been a whole year of keeping people in the dark and now, BEFORE the game is even released on Xbox One, it's finally, officially confirmed for PS4? This couldn't have happened last year? I call bs on that, and because of that every single person involved in this deal, and the developers as well, can all go f themselves.
To me it really depends on how good the sequel is. If its as good as the first one or even better then I don't mind the standard $60 price tag.
Definitely a day one as long as it's received as well as the original (reboot).
Not bothered about waiting for it either as I'm so far behind on my games as it is.
I've still not played Bloodborne, Battlefield Hardline, Witcher 3, DA Inquisition, LBP3, COD AW and Lords of the Fallen on PS4, plus countless indie games I've forgotten. Then there's my Wii U backlog and stuff on my Vita & 3DS, so Lara holding off is doing me a favour tbh...
Hell yeah!!!
I have this on pre order for the xbone. I have both consoles for this situation. I, as others have slready said, hope this game flops terribly on the ps4 to teach all developers a lesson. I think sqeeenix thought the xbone would be the biggest seller when this agreement was originally made as it makes no sense otherwise.
cant really blame ms though as sony do the same thing. Cross platform games should be released simultaneously across those platforms.
Release shenanigans aside, let's see if it's even any good. A lot sequels lose their way.
If it gets universal praise, might check it out on PC sometime next year.
It'd be funny and amazing if it was offered as a freebie on ps+. That would be the next huge shock at E3!! or Sony did a promo and discounted it to £20 on first day of release lol
I feel like Square Enix have really screwed this up. Originally it seemed like a smart move; take MS's money to delay the PS4 release and avoid releasing alongside Uncharted 4 in the process. A real win/win situation.
The way it's worked out, though, is that it's releasing on the same day as Fallout 4, a much more popular game than Tomb Raider, especially on the only console TR is releasing on in that period, the Xbone. I don't think the notion that because TR and U4 are similar types of game, it's worse for TR to release alongside it than FO4 really makes sense; anyone that buys FO4 on that day knows it's going to be pretty much all they're playing for weeks or months, regardless of genre. It's far more damaging than releasing alongside U4.
To make it worse, it might still release alongside or at least near enough to U4 to return to the original problem they were trying to avoid. So they've basically decided to release a game that doesn't sell that well on Xbox consoles anyway on the same day as a game that will sell amazingly on Xbox consoles, and everything else, to avoid releasing alongside a game that isn't actually being released then but is rather being released in 2016, possibly very near to the PS4 TR release. It seems like TR will have to wait for the PC and PS4 releases to actually make the bulk of its profit. Until then it's a bit of a lost cause.
@B3ND3R Been waiting forever but I guess I'll have to wait till I "Rise Up" after a good nights sleep zzzzzz
On topic, I enjoyed the last TR but I'll wait till This hits the bargain bin unless all DLC and enhancements for the PS4 version are present when this game releases.
Really enjoyed the last game so will be getting this for sure. Maybe not day one (depends what else I have at the time) but it's already on the 'to-buy' list!
Quite liked the previous entry, so I will buy it...eventually, and for the right price. 30 euro tops.
Totally depends if I have time to play it when it finally hits PS4.
I can wait if necessary.
<~~~~refuses to buy it...
I'll go with the second option. If it's priced correctly and/or comes with extra DLC, then I will. If not, will wait for a considerable price drop before buying it.
Preowned, yes.
I wont fund someone whom is so willing to just overlook its fans for some quick cash.
A small exclusivity is fine, pointless but fine.
But a year? Really?
Can't say till it's out, it might be rubbish. But if it's at least as good as the last one, sure why not it was pretty fun. Can't say I liked Lara's character in it much mind you, or anyone else for that matter.
I find it funny that people are questioning the release date on Xbox and the fact it coincides with Fallout 4. Personally I will buy Tomb Raider over and and above Fallout 4 for several reasons. Firstly the fact that Bethseda don't have a 'great' track record with games working well on release, I feel its probably better to wait a bit. Also I find RPG's are better to get you through periods of quieter game releases so will probably wait until the summer 2016. As I have a few releases (inc Tomb Raider) planned for Nov, the shorter but more focussed campaign will offset the lack of one in Star Wars:BF - something I can play for an hour or two before jumping into a bit of MP or co-op gaming and easily pick up where I left off. Something I don't find as easy to do with RPG's.
Either way its still a good day for Xbox owners - Tomb Raider and Fallout 4 (with a free Fallout 3 if you pre-order)
@BAMozzy I only really remember Skyrim being a bit naff on PS3 on release, but I had a 360 then.
Not that bad a track record IMO.
That said I totally agree with RPGs being well suited to bridge the gap between releases.
I am buying a Xbox One in a couple of weeks so I will be playing it on there. Why wait?
I have a Xone so could buy it, however, I'll be renting it on the PS4 I've purchased every TR but SE will not get any money from me after all it's them I'm pissed at, I don't blame MS they tried their luck and its payed off but SE know the fans are on the PS mainly so IMO they are the bad party here, none the less I'll not miss out on the title I'll rent it as I've previously stated, probably on the XO (you know there are going to be spoilers everywhere) then again on the PS4, always loved the TR games.
Ill probably get it but I really dont mind waiting. Its not a game Im looking forward to THAT much
@ToOGoodOfAPlaya the PS3 version of Skyrim was a big mess (from what I hear) but even the 360 version had a number of bugs but then so did all of the other Bethesda RPG's. Its understandable for a game as big and often as ambitious as these are that certain bugs, quest issues etc are not always easy to pick up on in development and get patched over time.
Its rarer that a game like Tomb Raider will have as many issues at launch - maybe a few balancing issues with the MP component but I am not planning on playing that part...
From my perspective, my PS4 will get games in November to play. I already have pre-ordered CoD:BO3 and SW:BF for PS4 as they have pre-order bonuses attached (beta for CoD and earlier access to a new map in SW:BF). I see no reason to pre-order Tomb Raider (yet - if ever) and more likely to buy Fallout 4 for XB1 anyway although its 4th on my 'wanted list' for this month. As much as I loved the reboot and really like the look of 'Rise', it certainly isn't as high on my wanted list as Uncharted 4. Had U4 been releasing in Nov, Tomb Raider would be relegated to a later purchase but as there isn't many 'new' (not remasters/remakes) games I want between now and 2016, its almost certainly going to be purchased...
Loved the last TR, got it on PC and PS4. I'll be grabbing this one for XBO and if I like it enough I'll double dip for the PS4 versions
I'll defo buy it on release for the PS4. Hopefully I can avoid any spoilers for a year.
Won't be buying it full price. But i'd is a god game why not. We'll get the complete enhanced edition
Dang, this section is salty. I will be playing Rise of the Tomb Raider this fall on XB1.
I'll get it on PC, just like I get all the other X1 exclusives...Dead Rising 3, Ryse, Titanfall, D4...uh...I guess that's it. I hope it does poorly on X1 and MS uses their pockets to actually make more first party exclusives.
Picked "if it’s priced correctly" which means when it hits the sub €20 price for me.
No way am I going to pay anything near retail price for a game that will be a year old when it releases on one of the systems that chose to buy this gen.
Their loss I guess.
@Ryno Congrats, I have an Xbox One and I'd rather rip my teeth out.
Screw RoTR.
@NaughtyOttsel22: Why so mad?
@Ryno I ain't, just saying.
Have other games to play than a glorified Uncharted clone.
I'll wait for it to come to plus.
I'm sure I'll play it eventually, but I've just started the reboot and have a nice little backlog as it is. Plus, Rainbow Six, Hitman, CoD, Battlefront, AC, Fallout 4, Just Cause 3, plus many more multi-plats are releasing around the same time. I'll have plenty to play.
Then 2016.
PC for me!
@Ryno He's mad. XD
@SecondServing False, if I was mad then I'd pirate the game. Also all of my anger disappeared the moment this was announced, I was ecstatic to hear that once again MS can't do exclusives to save their life.
I just don't feel like supporting this game anymore, surprised though seeing that since you're a MS shill you'd be buying it on Xbox One.
Why waste £45 of my money when I could use it for Uni funds and games I feel deserve my full support, RoTR admittedly was a game I really wanted but nah, the love I had for the series is long gone by this point.
Now excuse me, clifftop bayern just came up a cliff and instant gibbed Shulk.
S H A K Y C A M ! ! !
When I first played through TR on the PS3, I didn't noticed too much of the shaky camera. But then I borrowed it to play on my PS4 and it really bothered me; so much so, I went back to my PS3 to see if it was different on the PS4--which it wasn't. I hate shaky cam movies and when it's in my games, I try to avoid them. No, thank you.
You know, after thinking about it over today and finally getting over my annoyance at MS for this nonsense, think I might actually buy this game on PC after all.
PS4 for a bonus, Xbox One MIGHT happen if I can get it for cheap.
@NaughtyOttsel22 David hater strikes again!
@SecondServing I wish I was that glorious man, I really do.
Quite looking forward to the new MGS now actually, sorry about the MS dig man, was in a bad mood due to constantly getting instant gibbed in Xenoblade and seeing your comment wasn't the best thing at the time.
How've you been anyway?
@NaughtyOttsel22 no problem man. I know how you feel about this game. XD
We can catch up on Skype, just add me.
@NaughtyOttsel22 no problem man. I know how you feel about this game. XD
We can catch up on Skype, just add me.
@SecondServing Thought you wanted nothing to do with me?
If you want though I'll add.
I've been waiting for this game for AGES, after i play this i'm gonna have to wait another year for Uncharted 4, dammit..
@Matroska
To me the notion that releasing Tomb Raider alongside Uncharted 4 would hurt TR has always been idiotic. Especially if Uncharted had stayed on track for this holiday. I don't care what anybody says, I've worked retail and I saw it all the time, gamers buy MULTIPLE games during the holidays, even if similar. Yes, Uncharted is a popular PS-exclusive series but the PS userbase has proven time and again it also loves Tomb Raider. It is downright idiotic, imo of course, to suggest that Uncharted 4 would've killed TR's potential on PS4. Both would've sold well enough but now with Uncharted not being there, TR would've done even better. Again, short term, monetary thinking with no regard for fans or thinking bigger picture. And the only talk around TR these days is not how awesome the game looks, and it does look awesome, it's about the pathetic way SE has gone about releasing it. It's a shame, but as I've said before and will keep saying, this is what happens when idiots in suits have $ put in front of them.
What its even weird is that the PC comes in early 2016 vs the "Holiday 2016"
If the graphics are better and it has exclusive things in the PS4 version compared to the XONE version, then I'll be buying it on day one. If not, I'll wait for it to drop down in price a little.
Little to no interest in the genre, but there's no way I would have bought it new even if I loved it. Sorry, SE, you sold out and, hopefully, the customers will punish you with their wallets. I wish no one would buy it to teach them (and others) a lesson, but fat chance that's happening.
Meh. I'm getting it on XB1 if the roles were reversed, I would have gotten it on PS4, so I don't know what the big deal is. This has been happening in the industry forever. It's not something that's happened overnight.
Most likely at some point.
I've been playing Tomb Raider for as long as I can remember. I loved the old games and the reboot. I haven't started the...second reboot yet, but it looks interesting enough.
As long as that one was fun, I'll grab this in the future.
Other: I hope to be able to buy it in 2016, but otherwise I'll probably just wait a few years for the price to drop.
Xbox One
As my brother is going off to university, i get to steal his Xbox one ))) i've got to get the game as soon as possible
@Matroska Especially on the Xbox that will hurt.
@Faruko Of course not i even understand it well they want to come on top on the PS4.
But i can wait maybe wew will get the definitive edition .
Nope I loved the first few few Tomb Raider game's but i've not been a fan for a good few years now. They really screwed up though why would they make a game exclusive to a console that has by far a smaller player base, money again I suppose simple as that.
I haven't played Tomb Raider anything in such a long time that to me personally it doesn't matter one bit, And with the Uncharted Series on the PS4 it seems to me people will have something to play in that genre, that will more then make them forget about the year lockout from Laura Croft.
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