The announcement initially that Rise of the Tomb Raider would be on Xbox One with no mention of a PC or PS4 version set off waves of unhappiness. It wasn't too long after that that we learned it was just a timed exclusive.
Square Enix has narrowed the time frame just a little bit, but not by much on when we can see the game hit the two other platforms. The PC version gets it first in early 2016 on Steam.
But those waiting for it to hit the PlayStation 4 will have to wait a year. The deal that Square Enix made with Microsoft was that it would be a one year timed exclusive on the console. So, you can expect the game to come out for the PS4 at around the Holidays of 2016. With the game coming out November 10th on the Xbox One and Xbox 360, you can guess as to about when it will be on the PS4.
Well, at least it's coming out to other platforms right, albeit a bit late.
SQUARE ENIX ANNNOUNCES RISE OF THE TOMB RAIDER DESTINED FOR WINDOWS 10 AND STEAM IN EARLY 2016 AND PLAYSTATION 4 IN HOLIDAY 2016
Next Chapter in Critically Acclaimed and Award-Winning Series Coming to New Platforms in 2016
REDWOOD CITY, CA (JULY 23, 2015) – Square Enix today announced its latest title in the critically acclaimed and award-winning Tomb Raider® series, Rise of the Tomb Raider ®, will be available for Windows 10 and Steam in early 2016. The game will be a console exclusive to Xbox One and Xbox 360 for one year after its initial launch, coming to PlayStation® 4 (PS4) in Holiday 2016. Renowned developer Crystal Dynamics, a Square Enix studio, is leading development in the latest entry in the iconic series for additional platforms.
In the critically acclaimed Tomb Raider, Lara Croft survived a harrowing experience only to be discredited as part of a cover up. Now, after uncovering an ancient mystery, Lara must explore the most treacherous and remote regions of Siberia to find the secret of immortality before a ruthless organization known as Trinity. Lara must use her wits and survival skills, form new alliances, and ultimately embrace her destiny as the Tomb Raider.
Experience high-octane action moments, conquer beautifully hostile environments, engage in brutal guerrilla combat, and explore awe-inspiring deadly tombs in the evolution of survival action. In Rise of the Tomb Raider, Lara becomes more than a survivor as she embarks on her first great Tomb Raiding expedition.
Rise of the Tomb Raider will premiere first, exclusively on Xbox One and Xbox 360 on November 10, 2015.
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