The game was revealed at E3 2013 , and released in February 2014 as a budget title for Xbox 360 and Xbox One . Microsoft Windows , PlayStation 3 , and PlayStation 4 releases followed . The game received a generally positive reception from critics , with praise directed at its playful tone , art , combat , and character designs . The game 's progression , lack of originality , and lack of content were criticized . The game was supported by several pieces of free downloadable content upon its release . By November 2015 , more than eight million players had played the game . A sequel , '' Plants vs. Zombies : Garden Warfare 2 '' was released in February 2016
E3 2013
E3 2013
Plants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare