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Call of Duty®: Black Ops III
AppID: 311210Current Price
$59.99
Estimated Owners
7.6M
Total Reviews
218.4K
Est. lifetime net (USD)
$165,221,518
Overview
Revenue Breakdown
| Gross Revenue (Est.) | $458,506,869 |
| Regional Pricing (15%) | -$68,776,030 |
| Discounts (25%) | -$97,432,710 |
| Est. Refunds (5%) | -$14,614,906 |
| Steam Fee (30%) | -$83,304,967 |
| VAT & Taxes (15%) | -$29,156,738 |
| Net Revenue (Est.) | $165,221,518 |
This is the stored import snapshot. Its model version, input observation dates and confidence score were not recorded. Actual revenue may vary significantly.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much revenue has Call of Duty®: Black Ops III generated?
Since its release, Call of Duty®: Black Ops III is estimated to have generated approximately $458,506,869 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 $165,221,518.
How many copies has Call of Duty®: Black Ops III sold?
We estimate Call of Duty®: Black Ops III has sold approximately 7.6M copies worldwide on Steam as of Aug 26, 2025. This translates to an estimated revenue of $458,506,869 in gross revenue.
What game engine does Call of Duty®: Black Ops III use?
Call of Duty®: Black Ops III was developed using the IW Engine (modified version) game engine.
How much did it cost to develop Call of Duty®: Black Ops III?
The estimated development cost for Call of Duty®: Black Ops III was around $265 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 III?
The development team size for Call of Duty®: Black Ops III varied throughout development:
- Over 300 developers across multiple studios - Development period (2012-2015)
- Approximately 400-500 people including support staff - Launch (November 2015)
Review Statistics
Positive
184.5K
Negative
33.9K
Production Cost
Call of Duty®: Black Ops III (2015)
$265 million
Team Size
Development period (2012-2015)
Over 300 developers across multiple studios
Launch (November 2015)
Approximately 400-500 people including support staff
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Game Details
Full Name
Call of Duty®: Black Ops III
Steam App ID
311210
Type
Game
Developers
Treyarch, Aspyr (Mac)
Publishers
Activision, Aspyr (Mac)
Release Date
Nov 5, 2015
Additional Details
Game Engine
IW Engine (modified version)
Official Website
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