Need for Speed™ Most Wanted

Need for Speed™ Most Wanted

AppID: 1262560
Criterion Games
Electronic Arts
Jun 18, 2020

Current Price

$19.99

Estimated Owners

840.6K

Total Reviews

24.0K

Net Revenue

$6,055,339

Revenue Breakdown

Gross Revenue (Est.)$16,804,194
Regional Pricing (15%)-$2,520,629
Discounts (25%)-$3,570,891
Est. Refunds (5%)-$535,634
Steam Fee (30%)-$3,053,112
VAT & Taxes (15%)-$1,068,589
Net Revenue (Est.)$6,055,339

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 Need for Speed™ Most Wanted generated?

Since its release, Need for Speed™ Most Wanted is estimated to have generated approximately $16,804,194 in gross revenue on Steam as of Oct 20, 2025. After accounting for platform fees, refunds, and regional pricing adjustments, the developer's estimated net revenue comes to around $6,055,339.

How many copies has Need for Speed™ Most Wanted sold?

We estimate Need for Speed™ Most Wanted has sold approximately 840.6K copies worldwide on Steam as of Oct 20, 2025. This translates to an estimated revenue of $16,804,194 in gross revenue.

What game engine does Need for Speed™ Most Wanted use?

Need for Speed™ Most Wanted was developed using the Criterion Engine (Proprietary) game engine.

How much did it cost to develop Need for Speed™ Most Wanted?

The estimated development cost for Need for Speed™ Most Wanted was around Unknown to develop. This budget covered everything from art and design to programming and marketing.

How many developers worked on Need for Speed™ Most Wanted?

The development team size for Need for Speed™ Most Wanted varied throughout development:

  • Unknown, developed by Criterion Games - 2005 (Development)
  • Unknown, developed by Criterion Games (Burnout Paradise team) - 2012 (Development)

Review Statistics

Overall Rating Mostly Positive
77% Positive 23% Negative

Positive

18.5K

Negative

5.5K

Game Information

Game Engine

Criterion Engine (Proprietary)

Genres

ActionAdventureRacing

Production Cost

Need for Speed Most Wanted (2005)

Unknown

Team Size

2005 (Development)

Unknown, developed by Criterion Games

2012 (Development)

Unknown, developed by Criterion Games (Burnout Paradise team)

Last updated: Oct 20, 2025