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Battlefield 3™

Battlefield 3™

AppID: 1238820
Developer: DICE
Publisher: Electronic Arts
Jun 11, 2020

Current Price

$39.99

Estimated Owners

584.5K

Total Reviews

16.7K

Est. lifetime net (USD)

$8,422,299

Overview

Revenue Breakdown

Gross Revenue (Est.)$23,372,755
Regional Pricing (15%)-$3,505,913
Discounts (25%)-$4,966,711
Est. Refunds (5%)-$745,007
Steam Fee (30%)-$4,246,537
VAT & Taxes (15%)-$1,486,288
Net Revenue (Est.)$8,422,299

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 3™ generated?

Since its release, Battlefield 3™ is estimated to have generated approximately $23,372,755 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 $8,422,299.

How many copies has Battlefield 3™ sold?

We estimate Battlefield 3™ has sold approximately 584.5K copies worldwide on Steam as of Aug 27, 2025. This translates to an estimated revenue of $23,372,755 in gross revenue.

What game engine does Battlefield 3™ use?

Battlefield 3™ was developed using the Frostbite 2 game engine.

How much did it cost to develop Battlefield 3™?

The estimated development cost for Battlefield 3™ was around $100 million to develop. This budget covered everything from art and design to programming and marketing.

How many developers worked on Battlefield 3™?

Battlefield 3™ was developed by a team of Approximately 800 developers across multiple studios 2008-2011.

Review Statistics

Overall Rating Mostly Positive
71% Positive 29% Negative

Positive

11.8K

Negative

4.9K

Game Information

Game Engine

Frostbite 2

Genres

Production Cost

Battlefield 3 (2011)

$100 million

Team Size

2008-2011

Approximately 800 developers across multiple studios

Last updated: Aug 27, 2025

Detailed Revenue Analysis

Stored deduction breakdown

Total Reviews 16.7K
Boxleiter Multiplier × 35
Estimated Owners 584.5K
Current price (USD) $39.99
Gross Revenue $23,372,755

Deductions Applied

Regional Pricing (15%) -$3,505,913
Discounts (25%) -$4,966,711
Estimated Refunds (5%) -$745,007
Steam Platform Fee (30%) -$4,246,537
VAT & Taxes (15%) -$1,486,288
Net Revenue $8,422,299

Review Analysis

Review Distribution

Positive Reviews 11.8K (71%)
Negative Reviews 4.9K (29%)

Review Metrics

Total Reviews 16.7K
Review Score Mostly Positive
Positive Ratio 71%

Game Details

Full Name

Battlefield 3™

Steam App ID

1238820

Type

Game

Developers

DICE

Publishers

Electronic Arts

Release Date

Jun 11, 2020

Additional Details

Game Engine

Frostbite 2

Genres

Age Ratings

ESRB m
PEGI 16

Production Cost

Battlefield 3 (2011)

$100 million

Team Size

2008-2011

Approximately 800 developers across multiple studios