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Borderlands 3
AppID: 397540Current Price
$59.99
Estimated Owners
5.5M
Total Reviews
158.1K
Est. lifetime net (USD)
$119,590,075
Overview
Revenue Breakdown
| Gross Revenue (Est.) | $331,874,878 |
| Regional Pricing (15%) | -$49,781,232 |
| Discounts (25%) | -$70,523,412 |
| Est. Refunds (5%) | -$10,578,512 |
| Steam Fee (30%) | -$60,297,517 |
| VAT & Taxes (15%) | -$21,104,131 |
| Net Revenue (Est.) | $119,590,075 |
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 Borderlands 3 generated?
Since its release, Borderlands 3 is estimated to have generated approximately $331,874,878 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 $119,590,075.
How many copies has Borderlands 3 sold?
We estimate Borderlands 3 has sold approximately 5.5M copies worldwide on Steam as of Aug 26, 2025. This translates to an estimated revenue of $331,874,878 in gross revenue.
What game engine does Borderlands 3 use?
Borderlands 3 was developed using the Unreal Engine 4 game engine.
How much did it cost to develop Borderlands 3?
The estimated development cost for Borderlands 3 was around $90 million to develop. This budget covered everything from art and design to programming and marketing.
How many developers worked on Borderlands 3?
The development team size for Borderlands 3 varied throughout development:
- Approximately 350–400 developers across Gearbox and supporting studios - 2015–2019 (Development period)
- Smaller team for DLC and updates, estimated 50–100 developers - Post-launch (2019–2021)
Review Statistics
Positive
127.6K
Negative
30.4K
Production Cost
Borderlands 3 (2019)
$90 million
Team Size
2015–2019 (Development period)
Approximately 350–400 developers across Gearbox and supporting studios
Post-launch (2019–2021)
Smaller team for DLC and updates, estimated 50–100 developers
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Game Details
Full Name
Borderlands 3
Steam App ID
397540
Type
Game
Developers
Gearbox Software
Publishers
2K
Release Date
Mar 13, 2020