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DARK SOULS™ III
AppID: 374320Current Price
$59.99
Estimated Owners
14.7M
Total Reviews
419.0K
Est. lifetime net (USD)
$317,014,857
Overview
Revenue Breakdown
| Gross Revenue (Est.) | $879,749,151 |
| Regional Pricing (15%) | -$131,962,373 |
| Discounts (25%) | -$186,946,695 |
| Est. Refunds (5%) | -$28,042,004 |
| Steam Fee (30%) | -$159,839,424 |
| VAT & Taxes (15%) | -$55,943,798 |
| Net Revenue (Est.) | $317,014,857 |
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 DARK SOULS™ III generated?
Since its release, DARK SOULS™ III is estimated to have generated approximately $879,749,151 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 $317,014,857.
How many copies has DARK SOULS™ III sold?
We estimate DARK SOULS™ III has sold approximately 14.7M copies worldwide on Steam as of Aug 26, 2025. This translates to an estimated revenue of $879,749,151 in gross revenue.
What game engine does DARK SOULS™ III use?
DARK SOULS™ III was developed using the Proprietary Engine (FromSoftware's PhyreEngine fork) game engine.
How much did it cost to develop DARK SOULS™ III?
The estimated development cost for DARK SOULS™ III was around $50 million to develop. This budget covered everything from art and design to programming and marketing.
How many developers worked on DARK SOULS™ III?
The development team size for DARK SOULS™ III varied throughout development:
- Approximately 200-250 developers - Development (2013-2016)
- Over 300 people including support staff - Launch (April 2016)
Review Statistics
Positive
395.3K
Negative
23.7K
Game Information
Game Engine
Proprietary Engine (FromSoftware's PhyreEngine fork)
Genres
Production Cost
Dark Souls III (2016)
$50 million
Team Size
Development (2013-2016)
Approximately 200-250 developers
Launch (April 2016)
Over 300 people including support staff
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Game Details
Full Name
DARK SOULS™ III
Steam App ID
374320
Type
Game
Developers
FromSoftware, Inc.
Publishers
FromSoftware, Inc., Bandai Namco Entertainment
Release Date
Apr 11, 2016
Additional Details
Game Engine
Proprietary Engine (FromSoftware's PhyreEngine fork)
Genres
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