There was a great big furore when Rise of the Tomb Raider was announced as an exclusive. The wording was ambiguous, with Crystal Dynamics and Microsoft insisting it was a genuine exclusive, and then later saying that the deal had a duration, and then later still banging about on the exclusivity drum. Showing us just how useless the meaning of the word exclusive has become, is news of Rise of the Tomb Raiders release dates…for PC and PlayStation 4.
Yes, it’s been confirmed you’ll no longer need to own an Xbox One if you want to play the latest and most expansive of Lara Croft’s adventures – it’s coming to PC and PlayStation 4 next year.
While the game is set for release on Xbox One in November this year, PC and PlayStation gamers will have to wait a while. It’s coming to PC first after the Xbox One, coming at some point in early 2016. Those who play on Sony’s system will have to wait a bit longer, as that exclusivity duration extends until November next year.
It’s a lengthy wait for Lara, but according to those who’ve had hands-on time with Rise of the Tomb Raider, it’ll be worth it. It’ll also likely be released with all of the game’s DLC to date, giving PlayStation and Pc gamers a more complete experience, even if it is a later one.
I’m okay with this. I’m fine with Xbox One gamers getting a leg up on others if it means Microsoft’s cash injection has made for a better game. As somebody who doesn’t yet own an Xbox One, I’m just happy that I’ll get to play the game.
I’ve always said that the Street Fighter V “exclusivity” deal is a bigger one, and it turns out I may have been right. Capcom has very much confirmed that the popular fighter’s fifth numbered game will stay bound to PC and PlayStation 4. Time, however, will tell.
Last Updated: July 24, 2015
WitWolfy
July 24, 2015 at 07:52
Now I feel stupid. The way MS were boasting I predicted it will be an exclusive for at least 3 years, or so.
Hammersteyn
July 24, 2015 at 08:05
The boasted about the cloud, Kinect and backwards compatibility. Even though Prototype runs worse on the XBOX One than it did on the 360. They’ll say anything to sell consoles. Heck there was a R800 price cut this week. I’ve lost count how many price cuts the XBOX One has gone through.
Pieter Kruger
July 24, 2015 at 08:07
Boated? Anyway, you sound really hurt about something? Where did the bad MS touch you this time?????????????
Hammersteyn
July 24, 2015 at 08:12
a XBOX One fell on my foot at BT Games. The buildings fine although they need to repair the foundation. I had to wear a cast for 6 weeks.
Pieter Kruger
July 24, 2015 at 08:15
That’s it, don’t keep it in, that dam wall keeping all the hate in was due to break some time…..????????????
Hammersteyn
July 24, 2015 at 08:18
*Sniff* I feel better already
WitWolfy
July 24, 2015 at 08:52
Yea but Prototype isnt MS fault though. Thats straight up Activison’s attempt at jumping on the “remaster” cash cow wagon and failing miserably.
Pieter Kruger
July 24, 2015 at 07:53
Well at least Sony bagged that 5 day exclusive for COD Black Ops 3 beta right?
WitWolfy
July 24, 2015 at 07:54
Uuurgh… Dont remind me…
K1FF J1MB0B (sizzle edition)
July 24, 2015 at 09:21
Turns out that was a much better business decision. With all the games coming out this year do you really think PS4 dudes will feel compelled to buy a X1 for TR now, knowing it’s coming to their platform as well. Exclusivity fail.
Umar
July 24, 2015 at 07:56
Lol Poor Xbots. At least you still have that other shooting game and car game exclusive.
Pieter Kruger
July 24, 2015 at 08:00
ROFL, you mean poor ponies, at least they have that Indie exclusive, oh and that other Indie too! ????????????
Hammersteyn
July 24, 2015 at 08:03
KI>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>SF!
Pieter Kruger
July 24, 2015 at 08:04
That goes without saying, I mean 90fps!! KI is so good the frame rate had to be nerved! ROFL!????
Hammersteyn
July 24, 2015 at 08:05
foes? Ooooooh there’s an idea. SF vs. KI
Umar
July 24, 2015 at 08:03
Agh, no one cares about Snore Raider anymore since Natahn Drake entered the scene. Enjoy Rise of the Snooze fest!
Pieter Kruger
July 24, 2015 at 08:05
Enjoy Dude Raider……dude!????
Umar
July 24, 2015 at 08:37
<3 !!!
Hammersteyn
July 24, 2015 at 08:00
Kinda feels like taking a cheating girlfriend back
Jonah Cash
July 24, 2015 at 08:28
At least she is a good looking girlfriend 🙂
Ir0nseraph
July 24, 2015 at 08:39
Well after the things you said about Lara, she will need a damn steam clean first 😛
Hammersteyn
July 24, 2015 at 09:06
She broke my heart!
Ir0nseraph
July 24, 2015 at 09:10
That’s a weak stone heart you have then.
*runs
Hammersteyn
July 24, 2015 at 09:23
XD
Ir0nseraph
July 24, 2015 at 10:20
How is your rendition of …, that should get you back in her good books.:P
https://youtu.be/PLzVbz2HHzo
Hammersteyn
July 24, 2015 at 10:34
Hahahaha
Loftus
July 24, 2015 at 08:54
hahahaha I bow down to your superior knowledge!
WitWolfy
July 24, 2015 at 08:55
If that cheating girlfriend is Katy Perry I wouldnt say no!
Skyblue
July 24, 2015 at 10:11
ROFL! I do agree with some of the guys though, hotness is a factor but use the Hot vs Crazy Matrix
Hammersteyn
July 24, 2015 at 10:14
XD
Sageville
July 24, 2015 at 10:24
I’m sad that you know what that feels like…. *Hugs
Hammersteyn
July 24, 2015 at 08:01
But he guaranteed it wont come to PS4, GUARANTEED!
http://www.lazygamer.net/xbox/xbox-360/rise-of-the-tomb-raider-details-describe-an-evolved-game/#comment-1834012025
Ir0nseraph
July 24, 2015 at 08:43
XD , no he didn’t the word TIMED was used.
Thank goodness MS changes their mind on most things, more good things have come then bad.
Hammersteyn
July 24, 2015 at 09:05
Click the link to see what I’m on about. It points to a certain comment 😛
Loftus
July 24, 2015 at 08:55
Repeat with me, in Geoff we trust, Sandy Lied to us! 😛
Hammersteyn
July 24, 2015 at 09:05
See below
Loftus
July 24, 2015 at 09:06
I goes to looks under the table but i sees only my shoes! O_o
Hammersteyn
July 24, 2015 at 09:07
LOL
Pieter Kruger
July 24, 2015 at 09:45
Yes, “he” guaranteed it will come to PC, “he” only guaranteed it will come to PC, “he” couldn’t guarantee it will also come to PS4! And now, now that it’s confirmed to also come to PS4 you’d think the ponies would be happy, but NOOOOOOOO, you still find those entitled whiney ponies on here bitching and crying?? You just got another game to add to your library FFS, be happy! ????????????
Hammersteyn
July 24, 2015 at 09:53
“Guaranteed this will also come to PC, but only PC!” But only PC. Not PS4 certainly not WIIU. Just like how PS4 used PC screenshots for the Witcher. Careful what you post int the comment section. The internet doesn’t forget.
Sageville
July 24, 2015 at 10:28
Hehehe! Apparently the internet isn’t the only thing that doesn’t forget, hey Hammertjie..
Hammersteyn
July 24, 2015 at 10:43
I remember EVERYTHING! Except that one heist I did that made me not get the $1 000 000 bonus
hairyknees
July 24, 2015 at 08:20
GOOD! I look forward to playing a fixed, remastered, all DLC included version 😀
Jonah Cash
July 24, 2015 at 08:23
Hahahaha…. *breathes*…. Whahahahahahaha
How many years were the Xbots telling me I would have to wait? And it will be available in full HD early 2016 on PC. I think I will get that version then. As I said before, own a PS4 and a PC and you will be sorted!
Hammersteyn
July 24, 2015 at 08:28
Nintendo has some good games though 🙁
Jonah Cash
July 24, 2015 at 08:47
I am not a Nintendo fan at all! Just not my cup of tea….
Hammersteyn
July 24, 2015 at 09:04
I miss Mario
WitWolfy
July 24, 2015 at 08:57
Yeah, I’m sure Super Mario builder will move Wiii U’s all across the world *rolls eyes*
Hammersteyn
July 24, 2015 at 09:03
LOL not that.
Pieter Kruger
July 24, 2015 at 08:38
As long as you don’t buy on PS4 it’s working as intended………..MS thanks you good sir!????
Jonah Cash
July 24, 2015 at 08:50
I have a PS4 bud, had it before I bought this pretty sweet PC. MS has no idea how to do exclusives it would seem. If it isn’t timed it just suddenly appears for PC. If they don’t keep Quantum Break and or Re-core as exclusives then they might as well just stop the Bone now!
Pieter Kruger
July 24, 2015 at 08:53
I’ll say it again, as long as you don’t buy on PS4 it’s working as intended. That’s all there’s to it!????
Jonah Cash
July 24, 2015 at 09:51
Tomb Raider is not going to be a huge system seller and you know it. The only true system seller you have is Quantum Break. Gears 4 and maybe to a lesser extent Re-core. Even Halo won’t bring in that many new buyers because of Destiny…
Hammersteyn
July 24, 2015 at 09:57
Also Cuphead
Jonah Cash
July 24, 2015 at 10:17
I will wait on Cuphead till they have shown more but it does look promising…
WitWolfy
July 24, 2015 at 08:58
That reminds me of last gen…
Bioshock “Only on Xbox 360”
Mass Effect “Only on Xbox 360”
Enchanted Arms “Only on Xbox 360”
Gears of War “Only on Xbox 360”
Alan Wake “Only on Xbox 360”
I’m sure I’m missing a few but I take it you get my point.
Dutch Matrix
July 24, 2015 at 08:26
It’s ok. I can wait. Lara’s a girl worth waiting for.
hairyknees
July 24, 2015 at 08:31
Amen
Skyblue
July 24, 2015 at 10:12
Even after she’s been in the hands of so many? ;-p
Ir0nseraph
July 24, 2015 at 08:27
O well I might wait for the GOTY edition PS4, so many games to play in November and if it’s going to rain DLC I will wait.
Vogiir
July 24, 2015 at 08:42
Im happy that ots comming to ps4 and pc, bt this timed exclusivity crap has really gotta stop. Be it ps4, xbox or pc
HvR
July 24, 2015 at 08:46
Still a stupid move. Hope they take a fat hit in holiday sales for this stupid exclusivity.
Hammersteyn
July 24, 2015 at 09:58
Agreed
DragonSpirit009
July 24, 2015 at 08:49
This is good news, seeing I’m planning to buy a PS4 console first… Once my plan to get the money to buy it works!
HairyEwok
July 24, 2015 at 08:53
2016 has 12 months in it….. just saying….
K1FF J1MB0B (sizzle edition)
July 24, 2015 at 09:17
The only problem I’ve ever had with TR exclusivity on Xbox was all the deceptive wording and obfuscation. As far as I’m concerned they lied.
oVg Reality is an illusion
July 24, 2015 at 09:26
SO! Its the same as if they announced TITANFALL as a timed XBONE exclusive, and it will be released on the PS4 15 months later. THE HONEYMOON IS OVER. Titanfall came out the same time from now as Tomb Raider will be on the PS4 January 2017.
Does anybody give a shit about Titanfall anymore IT GOT 86 ON METACRITIC. Will you pay R899 for the PS4 version today?
FAIL
and I garantee that when the exclusive deal was approved they had no idea the PS4 would be so popular, and if the BONE was leading in sales then there would be no PS4 version.
SO MUCH FOR THE 20TH ANNIVERSARY OF LARA FOR PS4 OWNERS.
K1FF J1MB0B (sizzle edition)
July 24, 2015 at 09:33
I’ll buy a pre-owned copy of this game when it finally comes to PS4.. I’m sure the game will be good but not supporting the devs or Square and their BS.
oVg Reality is an illusion
July 24, 2015 at 09:38
Marketing strategy at its most archaic. Who looses out? The darn market they are are marketing to.
I will never understand this shit considering its a SEQUEL. A SEQUEL, not a new IP or canon.
A SEQUEL that only exists because the other platforms supported the reboot.
MY MIND BOGGLES LIKE A CRACKED R2MILLION SWIMMING POOL.
Nikola
July 24, 2015 at 09:50
Nope nope as much as I LOVED the Tomb Raider reboot buuut will not be picking this up thank you very much! Wait a year to play it and pay full price for the game hahah noooo
Sageville
July 24, 2015 at 09:55
(Using my “I told you so voice”)
I told you so.
I will play this game eventually, so I’m not pfhaszed…
Hammersteyn
July 24, 2015 at 09:58
lol
Wraith
July 24, 2015 at 09:57
I’m really not too phased. I’ll have Fallout to tide me over until then!
Steffmeister
July 24, 2015 at 10:04
Read headlines next year ‘Tomb Raider does not manage to sell as well as hoped’ …because most people have PS4’s. hehe
Steffmeister
July 24, 2015 at 10:07
Anyway…never played an Uncharted game before, so really looking forward to the Remasters!
Aries
July 24, 2015 at 11:11
So then we all get discount on launch day for waiting, since they made their money off the xbone right?
Vinay Kumar
July 24, 2015 at 12:36
I think she is good looking girlfriend. Hotel Linens https://uploads.disquscdn.com/images/80b25a08c3e93fe298412fcdfc7185c3bc8fe2c16da6cc3e9e26d1d1d746be19.jpg
Steffmeister
July 24, 2015 at 15:10
I was just thinking… everyone is hating on SquareEnix/MS for the timed exclusive thing (including me), but maybe its a good thing.
Gives them time to polish each version on its own? With all the broken releases these days….