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

Net Revenue

$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

Revenue estimates use the Boxleiter Method with a confidence score of 95/10. Actual revenue may vary significantly.

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

Calculation Breakdown

Total Reviews 23.7K
Boxleiter Multiplier × 35
Estimated Owners 828.0K
Average Price $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