We know big triple-A video games cost a lot to make, but it's rare for a video game developer to put a figure - even a roundabout figure - on it. But that's exactly what Eidos Montreal, maker of the upcoming Shadow of the Tomb Raider, has done.
In an interview with GamesIndustry.biz, Eidos Montreal boss David Anfossi said Shadow of the Tomb Raider cost $75 to $100m to develop, but that's just production. Slap another $35m on top of that for promotion. So, in total, Square Enix is looking at splashing out up to $135m on the new Tomb Raider.
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