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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

Est. lifetime net (USD)

$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

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 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

Stored deduction breakdown

Total Reviews 311.7K
Boxleiter Multiplier × 35
Estimated Owners 10.9M
Current price (USD) $2.99
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)