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Middle-earth™: Shadow of War™

Middle-earth™: Shadow of War™

AppID: 356190
Publisher: WB Games
Oct 9, 2017

Current Price

$49.99

Estimated Owners

3.8M

Total Reviews

108.8K

Est. lifetime net (USD)

$68,622,803

Overview

Revenue Breakdown

Gross Revenue (Est.)$190,435,405
Regional Pricing (15%)-$28,565,311
Discounts (25%)-$40,467,524
Est. Refunds (5%)-$6,070,129
Steam Fee (30%)-$34,599,733
VAT & Taxes (15%)-$12,109,906
Net Revenue (Est.)$68,622,803

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 Middle-earth™: Shadow of War™ generated?

Since its release, Middle-earth™: Shadow of War™ is estimated to have generated approximately $190,435,405 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 $68,622,803.

How many copies has Middle-earth™: Shadow of War™ sold?

We estimate Middle-earth™: Shadow of War™ has sold approximately 3.8M copies worldwide on Steam as of Aug 26, 2025. This translates to an estimated revenue of $190,435,405 in gross revenue.

What game engine does Middle-earth™: Shadow of War™ use?

Middle-earth™: Shadow of War™ was developed using the Monolith Proprietary Engine game engine.

How much did it cost to develop Middle-earth™: Shadow of War™?

The estimated development cost for Middle-earth™: Shadow of War™ was around $100 million to develop. This budget covered everything from art and design to programming and marketing.

How many developers worked on Middle-earth™: Shadow of War™?

The development team size for Middle-earth™: Shadow of War™ varied throughout development:

  • Over 100 developers - Development (2014-2017)
  • Smaller team for updates and DLC - Post-launch support (2017-2018)

Review Statistics

Overall Rating Very Positive
89% Positive 11% Negative

Positive

96.6K

Negative

12.3K

Game Information

Game Engine

Monolith Proprietary Engine

Production Cost

Middle-earth™: Shadow of War™ (2017)

$100 million

Team Size

Development (2014-2017)

Over 100 developers

Post-launch support (2017-2018)

Smaller team for updates and DLC

Last updated: Aug 26, 2025

Detailed Revenue Analysis

Stored deduction breakdown

Total Reviews 108.8K
Boxleiter Multiplier × 35
Estimated Owners 3.8M
Current price (USD) $49.99
Gross Revenue $190,435,405

Deductions Applied

Regional Pricing (15%) -$28,565,311
Discounts (25%) -$40,467,524
Estimated Refunds (5%) -$6,070,129
Steam Platform Fee (30%) -$34,599,733
VAT & Taxes (15%) -$12,109,906
Net Revenue $68,622,803

Review Analysis

Review Distribution

Positive Reviews 96.6K (89%)
Negative Reviews 12.3K (11%)

Review Metrics

Total Reviews 108.8K
Review Score Very Positive
Positive Ratio 89%

Game Details

Full Name

Middle-earth™: Shadow of War™

Steam App ID

356190

Type

Game

Developers

Monolith Productions

Publishers

WB Games

Release Date

Oct 9, 2017

Additional Details

Game Engine

Monolith Proprietary Engine

Age Ratings

ESRB m
PEGI 18

Production Cost

Middle-earth™: Shadow of War™ (2017)

$100 million

Team Size

Development (2014-2017)

Over 100 developers

Post-launch support (2017-2018)

Smaller team for updates and DLC