Borderlands 2

Borderlands 2

AppID: 49520
Gearbox Software, Aspyr (Mac), Aspyr (Linux)
2K, Aspyr (Mac), Aspyr (Linux)
Sep 17, 2012

Current Price

$19.99

Estimated Owners

10.7M

Total Reviews

305.6K

Net Revenue

$77,058,962

Revenue Breakdown

Gross Revenue (Est.)$213,846,623
Regional Pricing (15%)-$32,076,993
Discounts (25%)-$45,442,407
Est. Refunds (5%)-$6,816,361
Steam Fee (30%)-$38,853,258
VAT & Taxes (15%)-$13,598,640
Net Revenue (Est.)$77,058,962

Revenue estimates use the Boxleiter Method with a confidence score of 95/10. Actual revenue may vary significantly.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much revenue has Borderlands 2 generated?

Since its release, Borderlands 2 is estimated to have generated approximately $213,846,623 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 $77,058,962.

How many copies has Borderlands 2 sold?

We estimate Borderlands 2 has sold approximately 10.7M copies worldwide on Steam as of Aug 26, 2025. This translates to an estimated revenue of $213,846,623 in gross revenue.

What game engine does Borderlands 2 use?

Borderlands 2 was developed using the Unreal Engine 3 game engine.

How much did it cost to develop Borderlands 2?

The estimated development cost for Borderlands 2 was around $30-35 million to develop. This budget covered everything from art and design to programming and marketing.

How many developers worked on Borderlands 2?

The development team size for Borderlands 2 varied throughout development:

  • Approximately 150-200 developers - Development (2009-2012)
  • 50-75 developers - Post-launch support (2012-2014)

Review Statistics

Overall Rating Very Positive
89% Positive 11% Negative

Positive

272.7K

Negative

32.9K

Game Information

Game Engine

Unreal Engine 3

Genres

ActionRPG

Production Cost

Borderlands 2 (2012)

$30-35 million

Team Size

Development (2009-2012)

Approximately 150-200 developers

Post-launch support (2012-2014)

50-75 developers

Last updated: Aug 26, 2025