Battlefield™ 2042

Battlefield™ 2042

AppID: 1517290
Developer: DICE
Publisher: Electronic Arts
Nov 19, 2021

Current Price

$2.99

Estimated Owners

10.9M

Total Reviews

311.7K

Net Revenue

$11,754,074

Overview

Revenue Breakdown

Gross Revenue (Est.)$32,618,777
Regional Pricing (15%)-$4,892,817
Discounts (25%)-$6,931,490
Est. Refunds (5%)-$1,039,724
Steam Fee (30%)-$5,926,424
VAT & Taxes (15%)-$2,074,248
Net Revenue (Est.)$11,754,074

Revenue estimates use the Boxleiter Method with a confidence score of 86/10. Actual revenue may vary significantly.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much revenue has Battlefield™ 2042 generated?

Since its release, Battlefield™ 2042 is estimated to have generated approximately $32,618,777 in gross revenue on Steam as of Aug 26, 2025. After accounting for platform fees, refunds, and regional pricing adjustments, the developer's estimated net revenue comes to around $11,754,074.

How many copies has Battlefield™ 2042 sold?

We estimate Battlefield™ 2042 has sold approximately 10.9M copies worldwide on Steam as of Aug 26, 2025. This translates to an estimated revenue of $32,618,777 in gross revenue.

What game engine does Battlefield™ 2042 use?

Battlefield™ 2042 was developed using the Frostbite 3 game engine.

How much did it cost to develop Battlefield™ 2042?

The estimated development cost for Battlefield™ 2042 was around $200 million to develop. This budget covered everything from art and design to programming and marketing.

How many developers worked on Battlefield™ 2042?

The development team size for Battlefield™ 2042 varied throughout development:

  • Over 500 developers across multiple studios - Development (2019-2021)
  • Reduced to core team of approximately 100-150 developers - Post-launch support (2022-2023)
  • Small dedicated team (estimated 50-80 developers) - 2024 ongoing support

Review Statistics

Overall Rating Mixed
46% Positive 54% Negative

Positive

144.5K

Negative

167.2K

Game Information

Game Engine

Frostbite 3

Production Cost

Battlefield™ 2042 (2021)

$200 million

Team Size

Development (2019-2021)

Over 500 developers across multiple studios

Post-launch support (2022-2023)

Reduced to core team of approximately 100-150 developers

2024 ongoing support

Small dedicated team (estimated 50-80 developers)

Last updated: Aug 26, 2025

Detailed Revenue Analysis

Calculation Breakdown

Total Reviews 311.7K
Boxleiter Multiplier × 35
Estimated Owners 10.9M
Average Price $59.99
Gross Revenue $32,618,777

Deductions Applied

Regional Pricing (15%) -$4,892,817
Discounts (25%) -$6,931,490
Estimated Refunds (5%) -$1,039,724
Steam Platform Fee (30%) -$5,926,424
VAT & Taxes (15%) -$2,074,248
Net Revenue $11,754,074

Review Analysis

Review Distribution

Positive Reviews 144.5K (46%)
Negative Reviews 167.2K (54%)

Review Metrics

Total Reviews 311.7K
Review Score Mixed
Positive Ratio 46%

Game Details

Full Name

Battlefield™ 2042

Steam App ID

1517290

Type

Game

Developers

DICE

Publishers

Electronic Arts

Release Date

Nov 19, 2021

Additional Details

Game Engine

Frostbite 3

Official Website

Visit Official Site

Age Ratings

ESRB m
PEGI 16

Production Cost

Battlefield™ 2042 (2021)

$200 million

Team Size

Development (2019-2021)

Over 500 developers across multiple studios

Post-launch support (2022-2023)

Reduced to core team of approximately 100-150 developers

2024 ongoing support

Small dedicated team (estimated 50-80 developers)