Tomb Raider Sells Over 8.5 Million

By Jason Siu Published 1 min read In News Tags Tomb Raider
By Jason Siu Published 1 min read In News Tags Tomb Raider

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The most recent Tomb Raider reboot has sold over 8.5-million copies, Square Enix has announced. With the game available on the PC, PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 while the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One getting a Definitive Edition version, the latest Tomb Raider has outsold all of its predecessors. Tomb Raider was originally released in March 2013 and also set franchise sales records for its first day and month. Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition was made available on the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One consoles in January 2014.

Read: Rise of the Tomb Raider Xbox Exclusivity ‘has a Duration’

The sequel to Tomb Raider will be console exclusive to Xbox one when it launches and it’s still unclear how long the exclusivity will be before it heads to the PlayStation 4.

TOMB RAIDER ignited and expanded the fan base, pushing the series to a new level. The game’s incredible sales success reflects the passionate response of players,” said Darrell Gallagher, head of studio at Crystal Dynamics. “Our studio is proud of what we accomplished with the game.”

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With over 20 years in online publishing, Jason Siu is currently a consultant at Autoverse Studios, where he contributes to the development of Auto Legends. His extensive background includes serving as Content Director at VerticalScope and writing about cars for prominent sites like AutoGuide, The Truth About Cars, EV Pulse, FlatSixes, and Tire Authority. As a co-founder of Tunerzine.com and former West Coast Editor of Modified Magazine, Jason has also authored two books for CarTech Books. In his spare time, he founded FullCleared to channel his passion for gaming, with a particular fondness for RPGs.
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