Eidos has unveiled its worldwide sales estimations for Tomb Raider: Underworld, noting how the latest entry in the popular adventure franchise has sold below expectations.
The publisher estimates sales of approximately 1.5 million globally following the game’s release in November 2008, attributing the figure primarily due to a “lower start” across the pond.
"On a global basis our sell through to 31st December, which we estimate at approximately 1.5 million units, is below our internal forecasts, primarily due to a lower start in North America," said the company.
"In a difficult North American economy we have seen retailers restricting inventory levels and triple-A products being price discounted above our expectation."
As a result, the publisher expects full year revenue to total around GBP 160 – 180 million, roughly GBP 20 million lower than initially forecast. Despite this, it remains confident that Batman Asylum will stimulate profits upon its release later this year.