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Need for Speed™ Unbound

Need for Speed™ Unbound

AppID: 1846380
Developer: Criterion Games
Publisher: Electronic Arts
Dec 1, 2022

Current Price

$69.99

Estimated Owners

1.8M

Total Reviews

52.3K

Est. lifetime net (USD)

$46,148,796

Overview

Revenue Breakdown

Gross Revenue (Est.)$128,067,702
Regional Pricing (15%)-$19,210,155
Discounts (25%)-$27,214,387
Est. Refunds (5%)-$4,082,158
Steam Fee (30%)-$23,268,301
VAT & Taxes (15%)-$8,143,905
Net Revenue (Est.)$46,148,796

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™ Unbound generated?

Since its release, Need for Speed™ Unbound is estimated to have generated approximately $128,067,702 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 $46,148,796.

How many copies has Need for Speed™ Unbound sold?

We estimate Need for Speed™ Unbound has sold approximately 1.8M copies worldwide on Steam as of Aug 26, 2025. This translates to an estimated revenue of $128,067,702 in gross revenue.

What game engine does Need for Speed™ Unbound use?

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

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

The estimated development cost for Need for Speed™ Unbound was around Estimated $50-80 million to develop. This budget covered everything from art and design to programming and marketing.

How many developers worked on Need for Speed™ Unbound?

The development team size for Need for Speed™ Unbound varied throughout development:

  • Approximately 150-200 developers - Development (2019-2022)
  • 50-70 developers - Post-launch support (2023)

Review Statistics

Overall Rating Mixed
60% Positive 40% Negative

Positive

31.4K

Negative

20.8K

Game Information

Game Engine

Frostbite 3

Genres

Production Cost

Need for Speed Unbound (2022)

Estimated $50-80 million

Team Size

Development (2019-2022)

Approximately 150-200 developers

Post-launch support (2023)

50-70 developers

Last updated: Aug 26, 2025

Detailed Revenue Analysis

Stored deduction breakdown

Total Reviews 52.3K
Boxleiter Multiplier × 35
Estimated Owners 1.8M
Current price (USD) $69.99
Gross Revenue $128,067,702

Deductions Applied

Regional Pricing (15%) -$19,210,155
Discounts (25%) -$27,214,387
Estimated Refunds (5%) -$4,082,158
Steam Platform Fee (30%) -$23,268,301
VAT & Taxes (15%) -$8,143,905
Net Revenue $46,148,796

Review Analysis

Review Distribution

Positive Reviews 31.4K (60%)
Negative Reviews 20.8K (40%)

Review Metrics

Total Reviews 52.3K
Review Score Mixed
Positive Ratio 60%

Game Details

Full Name

Need for Speed™ Unbound

Steam App ID

1846380

Type

Game

Developers

Criterion Games

Publishers

Electronic Arts

Release Date

Dec 1, 2022

Additional Details

Game Engine

Frostbite 3

Genres

Official Website

Visit Official Site

Age Ratings

ESRB t
PEGI 12

Production Cost

Need for Speed Unbound (2022)

Estimated $50-80 million

Team Size

Development (2019-2022)

Approximately 150-200 developers

Post-launch support (2023)

50-70 developers