PAYDAY 2

PAYDAY 2

AppID: 218620
OVERKILL - a Starbreeze Studio.
Starbreeze Publishing AB
Aug 13, 2013

Current Price

$9.99

Estimated Owners

23.3M

Total Reviews

664.4K

Net Revenue

$83,713,409

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

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 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

ActionRPG

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