2013’s Tomb Raider is the greatest failure that I’ve ever played. Greatest, because it truly is a magnificent game (especially the definitive version) and failure, because publisher Square Enix had unrealistic expectations at the time it was released and was sorely in need of a thesaurus. Rise of the Tomb Raider, is a different story however.
A timed exclusive on the Xbox 360 and Xbox One, Rise of The Tomb Raider can only make so many sales right now. Those numbers will most likely increase next year when the game hits the PlayStation 4, but those are the facts Jack. Still! Rise of the Tomb Raider has had what appears to be a middling launch so far. A launch, however, that Square Enix is very happy with it seems.
So sayeth Rise of the Tomb Raider game director Brian Horton, who posted in a massive Tomb Raider forum thread that the current positive review scores for the Tomb Raider sequel had made both Square Enix and Microsoft very pleased with Lara Croft’s latest adventure.
“There was suggestion in the thread that the reported sales numbers reflect poorly on the dev team,” Horton said (via NeoGAF).
Square/Microsoft are happy with Crystal and [co-developer Eidos Montreal] and the game itself. As to the topic of sales, I’m unqualified to discuss it so I won’t have anything else to say on this thread.
Said unofficial numbers from VGChartz (Pinch of salt possibly required) alledgedly reveal that Rise of the Tomb Raider sold through 301 000 copies during the first week of sales:
- Xbox One with 229 742 units sold (76%)
- Xbox 360 71 286 units sold (24%)
By Region:
- US with 143 817 units sold (48%)
- Europe 124 384 units sold (41%)
- UK 46 679
- Germany 19 844
- France 22 323
In another post, Horton also added that:
Microsoft and Square are very happy with Rise and the dev team, thanks for the concerns. Crystal and Eidos Montreal made a game we are proud of and we appreciate the overwhelming number of positive reviews and fan feedback.
Recognition can only get you so far, and its cold, hard numbers that count the most. That’s what determines the future of a game series after all. The VGChartz numbers could be massively wrong, or they could be on the ball. If they are right however, those numbers don’t bode well for the further adventures of Miss Croft.
Hopefully the PlayStation and PC releases pick it up further next year then.
Last Updated: December 1, 2015
ZA Ludomusicologist
December 1, 2015 at 12:07
Those sales figures are… lacking…
oVg
December 1, 2015 at 15:58
Well, the 10 minute demo for MGSV made more money… bwahahahahaha
oVg
December 1, 2015 at 12:14
Who is not? Its won critical acclaim and rightfully deserves so. WELL DONE CRYSTAL DYNAMICS
However, financially its a MEGA FLOP. FAIL SQUARE ENIX. HUGE FUCKING FAIL.
Hammersteyn
December 1, 2015 at 12:14
Pffffffffffft 301 000 copies, how many sales did the first one require? Also the geniuses released it at the same time as Fallout,Halo and Battlefront. Oh i’m sure they’re happy. Far be it for them to admit making a mistake
oVg
December 1, 2015 at 12:24
The first one got 4 Million sales in a month and SPONGE BOB SQUARE SOFT were pissed that it did not break 5million.
These Japanese companies piss me off.
Hammersteyn
December 1, 2015 at 12:28
Not all of them. Capcom has had a nice change of heart regarding DLC in SF5. Though Konami is done I believe.
Darren Peach
December 1, 2015 at 13:32
I detect a hint of sarcastic cynicism…
Hammersteyn
December 1, 2015 at 13:54
spot on
Francois Knoetze
December 1, 2015 at 12:14
Can’t expect the Xbox to boost all the sales. Come next year on PC and PS4 those numbers are going to climb. It’s a ridiculously well polished game. Can’t stop playing at the moment and I think the people that are going to play it next year are in for a surprise.
Hammersteyn
December 1, 2015 at 12:17
Square really cut the rest of us deep. I would have gotten this if available but no Im relegated to buying Just cause 3,so I’ll buy this next year December, when it’s cheap.
K1FF J1MB0B (sizzle edition)
December 1, 2015 at 12:18
Lara is my bargain bin bitch next year.
Hammersteyn
December 1, 2015 at 12:19
BWAHAHAHA! Wow that’s harsh, but true
oVg
December 1, 2015 at 12:25
Bin Raider
Francois Knoetze
December 1, 2015 at 12:18
Trust me before I got my Bone and heard this news I nearly set my house on fire…felt like such a back stab
Ir0nseraph
December 1, 2015 at 12:25
The route square enix and MS took wasn’t a good choice, and it’s a real shame that such a great game will forever be shrouded under this controversy, and I really hope it doesn’t lead to were we don’t see a 3rd instalment.
Hammersteyn
December 1, 2015 at 12:27
It will sell a lot more next year. On XBOX and other platforms. Like I said. Their timing for release didn’t really help either
oVg
December 1, 2015 at 12:29
There are only 4 weeks in December. You mean 2017?
Hammersteyn
December 1, 2015 at 12:29
Rofl
oVg
December 1, 2015 at 12:29
😛
oVg
December 1, 2015 at 12:28
BWAHAHAHA Whats to say the 3rd part of the trilogy is not EXCLUSIVE. 😛
Burn us once.
oVg
December 1, 2015 at 12:18
Do people even understand how far away the 9th of December 2016 is?
The game is dead.
Mistake Not...
December 1, 2015 at 12:19
December? Dayum. I can almost guarantee they’re gonna charge full price, maybe with DLCs but full price nonetheless.
oVg
December 1, 2015 at 12:20
It will have to be on par as the Tomb Raider re-boot on the PS4 at 1080p/60fps or the SONY fans will tell them to fuck off and run back to Uncharted on-line next December.
miaau
December 1, 2015 at 12:16
small numbers, seriously. Is this one of those exclude digital sales again figures?
It was a big game, with reviews that should not have scared the punters off.
Hammersteyn
December 1, 2015 at 12:18
I can’t wait to play this, but I’m being forced to wait. So I’ll wait till I’m damn good and ready.
miaau
December 1, 2015 at 12:21
GOTY edition, on special.
K1FF J1MB0B (sizzle edition)
December 1, 2015 at 12:16
“Very happy” is corporate speak for “pissed off”.
oVg
December 1, 2015 at 12:22
Like releasing shipping figures instead of sales lol DAMAGE CONTROL.
oVg
December 1, 2015 at 12:19
It amazes me how they can do this to a 20year old fanbase. Imagine if Mass Effect 3 was released a year later on other platforms?
Hammersteyn
December 1, 2015 at 12:20
They wouldn’t because by then news of the ending would have spoiled it for everyone.
oVg
December 1, 2015 at 12:21
Thank goodness Crystal did a good job otherwise there would be no PS4 version after tanking on Meta Critic.
DiegoZicoB
December 1, 2015 at 12:23
Whatever Square may lose in revenue from those average sales it is probably making up for in kickbacks from Microsoft for making this an Xbox exclusive. It is ridiculous that a huge title and franchise like this was made an exclusive and alienated most of the gaming world considering the PS4 sales are double that of the XBox One. And especially when this franchise was finding its feet again and experiencing a bit of a renaissance with the previous title.
Hammersteyn
December 1, 2015 at 12:25
Square Enix come next year.
http://static.comicvine.com/uploads/scale_super/13/138522/3903120-9793613185-8e152.jpg
Alien Emperor Trevor
December 1, 2015 at 12:26
…
Hammersteyn
December 1, 2015 at 12:29
One of the best Superhero movies ever! Too bad most people will go, is that a new Deadpool? when they see this.
Alien Emperor Trevor
December 1, 2015 at 12:31
Yes, and yet so many “fans” bitch about it.
Original Heretic
December 1, 2015 at 13:29
Yeah, I don’t get it either. Loved the graphic novel series and the movie had me gripped from start to finish. Severely underrated movie.
Jan Prins
December 1, 2015 at 13:50
Meh. It was a batch of Banta poo-doo. Not even mediocre. There. I said it.
😛
Jim Lenoir (Banana Jim)
December 2, 2015 at 07:48
Definitely one of my favourites too – same with V for Vendetta.
oVg
December 1, 2015 at 12:26
Rise of the Bin Raider 😉
Hammersteyn
December 1, 2015 at 12:26
LOL!
Hammersteyn
December 1, 2015 at 12:37
https://media.giphy.com/media/nirs5NpPQOwuI/giphy.gif
oVg
December 1, 2015 at 12:39
Bwahahaha the memes have already started. Like the Bone, once these memes get rolling there is no coming back.
Darren Peach
December 1, 2015 at 13:33
I saw Rise of the Osama bin Raider……
Jim Lenoir (Banana Jim)
December 1, 2015 at 23:11
I will be raiding the bargain bin for the PS4 version (in 2016 or 2017)
oVg
December 1, 2015 at 12:32
Lara is nothing more than a Hood Rat.
James Anderton
December 1, 2015 at 12:32
Wow. Those sales are dismal.
oVg
December 1, 2015 at 12:33
Ya, because you know… it would be fantastic idea to release it on the same week as Halo 5 and on the same day as Fallout 4…
SAID NO ONE EVEEEEEERR!!!!!!!!! 😛
James Anderton
December 1, 2015 at 12:34
Starcraft 2 LoV sold over a million units. It’s PC only. It’s an RTS. And it released on the same day as Fallout 4.
So…
oVg
December 1, 2015 at 12:37
Star Craft has been around since Middle Eastern warlords.
James Anderton
December 1, 2015 at 12:38
And Tomb Raider?
First one was released back in 1996, two years before StarCraft.
oVg
December 1, 2015 at 12:42
No idea what you are talking about. What is this Tomb Raider you speak of? Is it a game or something 😛
Ive moved on Lara is dead to me. Nathan Drake has a nicer bottom.
Hammersteyn
December 1, 2015 at 12:46
Agreed, I don’t even care if people call me gay.
oVg
December 1, 2015 at 12:49
Is it me or does Lara look like she has a fatter bottom this time around.? It looks flat. I suppose it would have been banned in America if they made her look hot.
RUNS LIKE THE WIND
Alien Emperor Trevor
December 1, 2015 at 12:52
*peeeeeeeep*
oVg
December 1, 2015 at 12:54
I have no idea what peep is but Im sure its cool. 😛
Darren Peach
December 1, 2015 at 13:35
Its a wolf whistle ?
oVg
December 1, 2015 at 16:01
lol
Hammersteyn
December 1, 2015 at 13:55
Lara Crofdashian
Jan Prins
December 1, 2015 at 14:00
But does she know North from West?
Hammersteyn
December 1, 2015 at 14:52
She thinks the Dewey system is a new footwear range
Jan Prins
December 1, 2015 at 15:20
I thought Dewey was one of Donald Duck’s Nephews…
oVg
December 1, 2015 at 14:07
sexist
Darren Peach
December 1, 2015 at 13:34
What are you saying ? Are you happy ?!
Hammersteyn
December 1, 2015 at 13:54
hahaha nice word spin
Ir0nseraph
December 1, 2015 at 12:49
Give it time Lara is only 720p at the moment but next year 1080p then we will have this conversation again 😛
oVg
December 1, 2015 at 12:51
Doubt it. Square Enix will blame the gamers for poor sales and give up on producing the 3rd game. The Rise of Tome Raider will be a straight port.
Darren Peach
December 1, 2015 at 13:34
Now Now, Don’t turn our gaming idols into sex symbols…….;)
Alien Emperor Trevor
December 1, 2015 at 12:34
I’d love to know how many bundles they sold. Presumably they bought the timed exclusive rights because its a system seller.
oVg
December 1, 2015 at 12:35
YOU SAID BUNDLES tehehehe
Kenn Gibson
December 1, 2015 at 12:45
as soon as they release for PS4 i’ll buy it.
James Anderton
December 1, 2015 at 12:45
Well, I guess PC and Playstation 4 are getting the 20th Anniversary edition of Tomb Raider.
oVg
December 1, 2015 at 12:56
21st Anniversary edition 😛 for the PS4 peeps.
VampyreSquirrel
December 1, 2015 at 13:10
I’m not happy with it because I have to wait a FLIPPEN YEAR to play it.
Darren Peach
December 1, 2015 at 13:36
Why is Farrel in there ?
RinceThis
December 1, 2015 at 14:26
Man, when you have MS behind you showing its Bone you better hum a tune they want to hear..
Jim Lenoir (Banana Jim)
December 2, 2015 at 06:49
Microsoft and Squeeeeeeenix managed to do the fabled… SELF-KNOCKOUT!
http://www.totalprosports.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/Self-Knockout-WTF.gif
Jim Lenoir (Banana Jim)
December 1, 2015 at 19:29
You kind of have to feel for Horton. Here’s a guy that has to bend over backwards to defend a practice that clearly backfired on both microsoft and squeeeeenix. I can just imagine him standing in a shower after posting this dribble, and trying hard to scrub himself clean.
Poor bastard Horton….