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Need for Speed™ Payback

Need for Speed™ Payback

AppID: 1262580
Developer: Ghost Games
Publisher: Electronic Arts
Jun 18, 2020

Current Price

$29.99

Estimated Owners

1.0M

Total Reviews

29.7K

Est. lifetime net (USD)

$11,232,537

Overview

Revenue Breakdown

Gross Revenue (Est.)$31,171,456
Regional Pricing (15%)-$4,675,718
Discounts (25%)-$6,623,934
Est. Refunds (5%)-$993,590
Steam Fee (30%)-$5,663,464
VAT & Taxes (15%)-$1,982,212
Net Revenue (Est.)$11,232,537

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 Need for Speed™ Payback generated?

Since its release, Need for Speed™ Payback is estimated to have generated approximately $31,171,456 in gross revenue on Steam as of Aug 27, 2025. After accounting for platform fees, refunds, and regional pricing adjustments, the developer's estimated net revenue comes to around $11,232,537.

How many copies has Need for Speed™ Payback sold?

We estimate Need for Speed™ Payback has sold approximately 1.0M copies worldwide on Steam as of Aug 27, 2025. This translates to an estimated revenue of $31,171,456 in gross revenue.

What game engine does Need for Speed™ Payback use?

Need for Speed™ Payback was developed using the Frostbite 3 game engine.

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

The estimated development cost for Need for Speed™ Payback was around Estimated $40-60 million to develop. This budget covered everything from art and design to programming and marketing.

How many developers worked on Need for Speed™ Payback?

Need for Speed™ Payback was developed by a team of Approximately 200-250 developers Development period (2015-2017).

Review Statistics

Overall Rating Very Positive
86% Positive 14% Negative

Positive

25.4K

Negative

4.3K

Game Information

Game Engine

Frostbite 3

Production Cost

Need for Speed Payback (2017)

Estimated $40-60 million

Team Size

Development period (2015-2017)

Approximately 200-250 developers

Last updated: Aug 27, 2025

Detailed Revenue Analysis

Stored deduction breakdown

Total Reviews 29.7K
Boxleiter Multiplier × 35
Estimated Owners 1.0M
Current price (USD) $29.99
Gross Revenue $31,171,456

Deductions Applied

Regional Pricing (15%) -$4,675,718
Discounts (25%) -$6,623,934
Estimated Refunds (5%) -$993,590
Steam Platform Fee (30%) -$5,663,464
VAT & Taxes (15%) -$1,982,212
Net Revenue $11,232,537

Review Analysis

Review Distribution

Positive Reviews 25.4K (86%)
Negative Reviews 4.3K (14%)

Review Metrics

Total Reviews 29.7K
Review Score Very Positive
Positive Ratio 86%

Game Details

Full Name

Need for Speed™ Payback

Steam App ID

1262580

Type

Game

Developers

Ghost Games

Publishers

Electronic Arts

Release Date

Jun 18, 2020

Additional Details

Game Engine

Frostbite 3

Official Website

Visit Official Site

Age Ratings

ESRB t
PEGI 12

Production Cost

Need for Speed Payback (2017)

Estimated $40-60 million

Team Size

Development period (2015-2017)

Approximately 200-250 developers