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PAYDAY 2

PAYDAY 2

AppID: 218620
Aug 13, 2013

Current Price

$9.99

Estimated Owners

23.3M

Total Reviews

664.4K

Est. lifetime net (USD)

$83,713,409

Overview

Revenue Breakdown

Gross Revenue (Est.)$232,313,404
Regional Pricing (15%)-$34,847,011
Discounts (25%)-$49,366,598
Est. Refunds (5%)-$7,404,990
Steam Fee (30%)-$42,208,442
VAT & Taxes (15%)-$14,772,955
Net Revenue (Est.)$83,713,409

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 PAYDAY 2 generated?

Since its release, PAYDAY 2 is estimated to have generated approximately $232,313,404 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 $83,713,409.

How many copies has PAYDAY 2 sold?

We estimate PAYDAY 2 has sold approximately 23.3M copies worldwide on Steam as of Aug 26, 2025. This translates to an estimated revenue of $232,313,404 in gross revenue.

What game engine does PAYDAY 2 use?

PAYDAY 2 was developed using the Diesel Engine 2.0 game engine.

How much did it cost to develop PAYDAY 2?

The estimated development cost for PAYDAY 2 was around $10 million to develop. This budget covered everything from art and design to programming and marketing.

How many developers worked on PAYDAY 2?

The development team size for PAYDAY 2 varied throughout development:

  • Approximately 35 developers - 2013 (Launch)
  • 40-50 developers - 2014-2016 (Post-launch support)
  • 20-30 developers - 2017-2023 (Continued development)

Review Statistics

Overall Rating Very Positive
90% Positive 10% Negative

Positive

595.6K

Negative

68.8K

Game Information

Game Engine

Diesel Engine 2.0

Genres

Production Cost

PAYDAY 2 (2013)

$10 million

Team Size

2013 (Launch)

Approximately 35 developers

2014-2016 (Post-launch support)

40-50 developers

2017-2023 (Continued development)

20-30 developers

Last updated: Aug 26, 2025

Detailed Revenue Analysis

Stored deduction breakdown

Total Reviews 664.4K
Boxleiter Multiplier × 35
Estimated Owners 23.3M
Current price (USD) $9.99
Gross Revenue $232,313,404

Deductions Applied

Regional Pricing (15%) -$34,847,011
Discounts (25%) -$49,366,598
Estimated Refunds (5%) -$7,404,990
Steam Platform Fee (30%) -$42,208,442
VAT & Taxes (15%) -$14,772,955
Net Revenue $83,713,409

Review Analysis

Review Distribution

Positive Reviews 595.6K (90%)
Negative Reviews 68.8K (10%)

Review Metrics

Total Reviews 664.4K
Review Score Very Positive
Positive Ratio 90%

Game Details

Full Name

PAYDAY 2

Steam App ID

218620

Type

Game

Developers

OVERKILL - a Starbreeze Studio.

Publishers

Starbreeze Publishing AB

Release Date

Aug 13, 2013

Additional Details

Game Engine

Diesel Engine 2.0

Genres

Official Website

Visit Official Site

Age Ratings

ESRB m
PEGI 18

Production Cost

PAYDAY 2 (2013)

$10 million

Team Size

2013 (Launch)

Approximately 35 developers

2014-2016 (Post-launch support)

40-50 developers

2017-2023 (Continued development)

20-30 developers