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Gears 5

Gears 5

AppID: 1097840
Developer: The Coalition
Publisher: Xbox Game Studios
Sep 9, 2019

Current Price

$29.99

Estimated Owners

828.0K

Total Reviews

23.7K

Est. lifetime net (USD)

$8,947,979

Overview

Revenue Breakdown

Gross Revenue (Est.)$24,831,570
Regional Pricing (15%)-$3,724,736
Discounts (25%)-$5,276,709
Est. Refunds (5%)-$791,506
Steam Fee (30%)-$4,511,586
VAT & Taxes (15%)-$1,579,055
Net Revenue (Est.)$8,947,979

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 Gears 5 generated?

Since its release, Gears 5 is estimated to have generated approximately $24,831,570 in gross revenue on Steam as of Oct 21, 2025. After accounting for platform fees, refunds, and regional pricing adjustments, the developer's estimated net revenue comes to around $8,947,979.

How many copies has Gears 5 sold?

We estimate Gears 5 has sold approximately 828.0K copies worldwide on Steam as of Oct 21, 2025. This translates to an estimated revenue of $24,831,570 in gross revenue.

What game engine does Gears 5 use?

Gears 5 was developed using the Unreal Engine 4 game engine.

How much did it cost to develop Gears 5?

The estimated development cost for Gears 5 was around $90 million to develop. This budget covered everything from art and design to programming and marketing.

How many developers worked on Gears 5?

The development team size for Gears 5 varied throughout development:

  • Over 400 developers - 2018–2019
  • Expanded to 500+ including contractors and support studios - 2020
  • Approximately 550–600 across The Coalition and partner studios - 2021–2022

Review Statistics

Overall Rating Mostly Positive
70% Positive 30% Negative

Positive

16.7K

Negative

7.0K

Game Information

Game Engine

Unreal Engine 4

Production Cost

Gears 5 (2019)

$90 million

Team Size

2018–2019

Over 400 developers

2020

Expanded to 500+ including contractors and support studios

2021–2022

Approximately 550–600 across The Coalition and partner studios

Last updated: Oct 21, 2025

Detailed Revenue Analysis

Stored deduction breakdown

Total Reviews 23.7K
Boxleiter Multiplier × 35
Estimated Owners 828.0K
Current price (USD) $29.99
Gross Revenue $24,831,570

Deductions Applied

Regional Pricing (15%) -$3,724,736
Discounts (25%) -$5,276,709
Estimated Refunds (5%) -$791,506
Steam Platform Fee (30%) -$4,511,586
VAT & Taxes (15%) -$1,579,055
Net Revenue $8,947,979

Review Analysis

Review Distribution

Positive Reviews 16.7K (70%)
Negative Reviews 7.0K (30%)

Review Metrics

Total Reviews 23.7K
Review Score Mostly Positive
Positive Ratio 70%

Game Details

Full Name

Gears 5

Steam App ID

1097840

Type

Game

Developers

The Coalition

Publishers

Xbox Game Studios

Release Date

Sep 9, 2019

Additional Details

Game Engine

Unreal Engine 4

Official Website

Visit Official Site

Age Ratings

ESRB m
PEGI 18

Production Cost

Gears 5 (2019)

$90 million

Team Size

2018–2019

Over 400 developers

2020

Expanded to 500+ including contractors and support studios

2021–2022

Approximately 550–600 across The Coalition and partner studios