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No Man's Sky

No Man's Sky

AppID: 275850
Developer: Hello Games
Publisher: Hello Games
Aug 12, 2016

Current Price

$23.99

Estimated Owners

12.6M

Total Reviews

358.9K

Est. lifetime net (USD)

$108,597,023

Overview

Revenue Breakdown

Gross Revenue (Est.)$301,368,018
Regional Pricing (15%)-$45,205,203
Discounts (25%)-$64,040,704
Est. Refunds (5%)-$9,606,106
Steam Fee (30%)-$54,754,802
VAT & Taxes (15%)-$19,164,181
Net Revenue (Est.)$108,597,023

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 No Man's Sky generated?

Since its release, No Man's Sky is estimated to have generated approximately $301,368,018 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 $108,597,023.

How many copies has No Man's Sky sold?

We estimate No Man's Sky has sold approximately 12.6M copies worldwide on Steam as of Aug 26, 2025. This translates to an estimated revenue of $301,368,018 in gross revenue.

What game engine does No Man's Sky use?

No Man's Sky was developed using the Proprietary Engine game engine.

How much did it cost to develop No Man's Sky?

The estimated development cost for No Man's Sky was around $10 million to develop. This budget covered everything from art and design to programming and marketing.

How many developers worked on No Man's Sky?

The development team size for No Man's Sky varied throughout development:

  • 10-15 developers - Initial Development (2013-2016)
  • 15 developers - Launch (August 2016)
  • 20-25 developers - Post-Launch Updates (2017-2023)
  • 25-30 developers - Current (2024)

Review Statistics

Overall Rating Very Positive
83% Positive 17% Negative

Positive

299.2K

Negative

59.8K

Game Information

Game Engine

Proprietary Engine

Production Cost

No Man's Sky (2016)

$10 million

Team Size

Initial Development (2013-2016)

10-15 developers

Launch (August 2016)

15 developers

Post-Launch Updates (2017-2023)

20-25 developers

Current (2024)

25-30 developers

Last updated: Aug 26, 2025

Detailed Revenue Analysis

Stored deduction breakdown

Total Reviews 358.9K
Boxleiter Multiplier × 35
Estimated Owners 12.6M
Current price (USD) $23.99
Gross Revenue $301,368,018

Deductions Applied

Regional Pricing (15%) -$45,205,203
Discounts (25%) -$64,040,704
Estimated Refunds (5%) -$9,606,106
Steam Platform Fee (30%) -$54,754,802
VAT & Taxes (15%) -$19,164,181
Net Revenue $108,597,023

Review Analysis

Review Distribution

Positive Reviews 299.2K (83%)
Negative Reviews 59.8K (17%)

Review Metrics

Total Reviews 358.9K
Review Score Very Positive
Positive Ratio 83%

Game Details

Full Name

No Man's Sky

Steam App ID

275850

Type

Game

Developers

Hello Games

Publishers

Hello Games

Release Date

Aug 12, 2016

Additional Details

Game Engine

Proprietary Engine

Official Website

Visit Official Site

Age Ratings

ESRB t

Production Cost

No Man's Sky (2016)

$10 million

Team Size

Initial Development (2013-2016)

10-15 developers

Launch (August 2016)

15 developers

Post-Launch Updates (2017-2023)

20-25 developers

Current (2024)

25-30 developers