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Call of Duty®: Black Ops

Call of Duty®: Black Ops

AppID: 42700
Developer: Treyarch
Publisher: Activision
Nov 9, 2010

Current Price

$39.99

Estimated Owners

1.4M

Total Reviews

40.8K

Est. lifetime net (USD)

$20,568,285

Overview

Revenue Breakdown

Gross Revenue (Est.)$57,079,127
Regional Pricing (15%)-$8,561,869
Discounts (25%)-$12,129,314
Est. Refunds (5%)-$1,819,397
Steam Fee (30%)-$10,370,564
VAT & Taxes (15%)-$3,629,697
Net Revenue (Est.)$20,568,285

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 Call of Duty®: Black Ops generated?

Since its release, Call of Duty®: Black Ops is estimated to have generated approximately $57,079,127 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 $20,568,285.

How many copies has Call of Duty®: Black Ops sold?

We estimate Call of Duty®: Black Ops has sold approximately 1.4M copies worldwide on Steam as of Aug 27, 2025. This translates to an estimated revenue of $57,079,127 in gross revenue.

What game engine does Call of Duty®: Black Ops use?

Call of Duty®: Black Ops was developed using the IW Engine 3.0 game engine.

How much did it cost to develop Call of Duty®: Black Ops?

The estimated development cost for Call of Duty®: Black Ops was around $40-50 million to develop. This budget covered everything from art and design to programming and marketing.

How many developers worked on Call of Duty®: Black Ops?

Call of Duty®: Black Ops was developed by a team of Approximately 200 developers 2010.

Review Statistics

Overall Rating Very Positive
91% Positive 9% Negative

Positive

37.0K

Negative

3.7K

Game Information

Game Engine

IW Engine 3.0

Genres

Production Cost

Call of Duty: Black Ops (2010)

$40-50 million

Team Size

2010

Approximately 200 developers

Last updated: Aug 27, 2025

Detailed Revenue Analysis

Stored deduction breakdown

Total Reviews 40.8K
Boxleiter Multiplier × 35
Estimated Owners 1.4M
Current price (USD) $39.99
Gross Revenue $57,079,127

Deductions Applied

Regional Pricing (15%) -$8,561,869
Discounts (25%) -$12,129,314
Estimated Refunds (5%) -$1,819,397
Steam Platform Fee (30%) -$10,370,564
VAT & Taxes (15%) -$3,629,697
Net Revenue $20,568,285

Review Analysis

Review Distribution

Positive Reviews 37.0K (91%)
Negative Reviews 3.7K (9%)

Review Metrics

Total Reviews 40.8K
Review Score Very Positive
Positive Ratio 91%

Game Details

Full Name

Call of Duty®: Black Ops

Steam App ID

42700

Type

Game

Developers

Treyarch

Publishers

Activision

Release Date

Nov 9, 2010

Additional Details

Game Engine

IW Engine 3.0

Genres

Official Website

Visit Official Site

Age Ratings

ESRB m
PEGI 18

Production Cost

Call of Duty: Black Ops (2010)

$40-50 million

Team Size

2010

Approximately 200 developers