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Assassin’s Creed® IV Black Flag™

Assassin’s Creed® IV Black Flag™

AppID: 242050
Developer: Ubisoft Montreal
Publisher: Ubisoft

Current Price

$39.99

Estimated Owners

2.5M

Total Reviews

72.5K

Est. lifetime net (USD)

$36,567,073

Overview

Revenue Breakdown

Gross Revenue (Est.)$101,477,424
Regional Pricing (15%)-$15,221,614
Discounts (25%)-$21,563,953
Est. Refunds (5%)-$3,234,593
Steam Fee (30%)-$18,437,180
VAT & Taxes (15%)-$6,453,013
Net Revenue (Est.)$36,567,073

This is the stored import snapshot. Its model version, input observation dates and confidence score were not recorded. Actual revenue may vary significantly.

Supporting answers and recent review samples

Frequently Asked Questions

How much revenue has Assassin’s Creed® IV Black Flag™ generated?

Since its release, Assassin’s Creed® IV Black Flag™ is estimated to have generated approximately $101,477,424 in gross revenue on Steam as of Aug 27, 2025. After accounting for platform fees, refunds, and regional pricing adjustments, the developer's estimated net revenue comes to around $36,567,073.

How many copies has Assassin’s Creed® IV Black Flag™ sold?

We estimate Assassin’s Creed® IV Black Flag™ has sold approximately 2.5M copies worldwide on Steam as of Aug 27, 2025. This translates to an estimated revenue of $101,477,424 in gross revenue.

What game engine does Assassin’s Creed® IV Black Flag™ use?

Assassin’s Creed® IV Black Flag™ was developed using the AnvilNext game engine.

How much did it cost to develop Assassin’s Creed® IV Black Flag™?

The estimated development cost for Assassin’s Creed® IV Black Flag™ was around $100 million to develop. This budget covered everything from art and design to programming and marketing.

How many developers worked on Assassin’s Creed® IV Black Flag™?

The development team size for Assassin’s Creed® IV Black Flag™ varied throughout development:

  • Approximately 900 developers across multiple studios - Development (2011-2013)
  • Smaller team for DLC and updates - Post-launch support (2014)

Review Statistics

Overall Rating Very Positive
88% Positive 12% Negative

Positive

64.1K

Negative

8.4K

Game Information

Game Engine

AnvilNext

Production Cost

Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag (2013)

$100 million

Team Size

Development (2011-2013)

Approximately 900 developers across multiple studios

Post-launch support (2014)

Smaller team for DLC and updates

Last updated: Aug 27, 2025

Detailed Revenue Analysis

Stored deduction breakdown

Total Reviews 72.5K
Boxleiter Multiplier × 35
Estimated Owners 2.5M
Current price (USD) $39.99
Gross Revenue $101,477,424

Deductions Applied

Regional Pricing (15%) -$15,221,614
Discounts (25%) -$21,563,953
Estimated Refunds (5%) -$3,234,593
Steam Platform Fee (30%) -$18,437,180
VAT & Taxes (15%) -$6,453,013
Net Revenue $36,567,073

Review Analysis

Review Distribution

Positive Reviews 64.1K (88%)
Negative Reviews 8.4K (12%)

Review Metrics

Total Reviews 72.5K
Review Score Very Positive
Positive Ratio 88%

Game Details

Full Name

Assassin’s Creed® IV Black Flag™

Steam App ID

242050

Type

Game

Developers

Ubisoft Montreal

Publishers

Ubisoft

Additional Details

Game Engine

AnvilNext

Official Website

Visit Official Site

Age Ratings

ESRB m
PEGI 18

Production Cost

Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag (2013)

$100 million

Team Size

Development (2011-2013)

Approximately 900 developers across multiple studios

Post-launch support (2014)

Smaller team for DLC and updates