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Red Dead Redemption 2

Red Dead Redemption 2

AppID: 1174180
Developer: Rockstar Games
Publisher: Rockstar Games
Dec 5, 2019

Current Price

$14.99

Estimated Owners

27.0M

Total Reviews

770.8K

Est. lifetime net (USD)

$145,725,301

Overview

Revenue Breakdown

Gross Revenue (Est.)$404,402,843
Regional Pricing (15%)-$60,660,426
Discounts (25%)-$85,935,604
Est. Refunds (5%)-$12,890,341
Steam Fee (30%)-$73,474,942
VAT & Taxes (15%)-$25,716,230
Net Revenue (Est.)$145,725,301

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 Red Dead Redemption 2 generated?

Since its release, Red Dead Redemption 2 is estimated to have generated approximately $404,402,843 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 $145,725,301.

How many copies has Red Dead Redemption 2 sold?

We estimate Red Dead Redemption 2 has sold approximately 27.0M copies worldwide on Steam as of Aug 26, 2025. This translates to an estimated revenue of $404,402,843 in gross revenue.

What game engine does Red Dead Redemption 2 use?

Red Dead Redemption 2 was developed using the Rockstar Advanced Game Engine (RAGE) v8 game engine.

How much did it cost to develop Red Dead Redemption 2?

The estimated development cost for Red Dead Redemption 2 was around $370 million to develop. This budget covered everything from art and design to programming and marketing.

How many developers worked on Red Dead Redemption 2?

The development team size for Red Dead Redemption 2 varied throughout development:

  • Over 1,000 developers - Development (2010-2018)
  • Approximately 1,600 people - Peak Development (2018)
  • Hundreds of developers - Post-Launch Support (2019-2020)

Review Statistics

Overall Rating Very Positive
92% Positive 8% Negative

Positive

708.1K

Negative

62.7K

Game Information

Game Engine

Rockstar Advanced Game Engine (RAGE) v8

Production Cost

Red Dead Redemption 2 (2018)

$370 million

Team Size

Development (2010-2018)

Over 1,000 developers

Peak Development (2018)

Approximately 1,600 people

Post-Launch Support (2019-2020)

Hundreds of developers

Last updated: Aug 26, 2025

Detailed Revenue Analysis

Stored deduction breakdown

Total Reviews 770.8K
Boxleiter Multiplier × 35
Estimated Owners 27.0M
Current price (USD) $14.99
Gross Revenue $404,402,843

Deductions Applied

Regional Pricing (15%) -$60,660,426
Discounts (25%) -$85,935,604
Estimated Refunds (5%) -$12,890,341
Steam Platform Fee (30%) -$73,474,942
VAT & Taxes (15%) -$25,716,230
Net Revenue $145,725,301

Review Analysis

Review Distribution

Positive Reviews 708.1K (92%)
Negative Reviews 62.7K (8%)

Review Metrics

Total Reviews 770.8K
Review Score Very Positive
Positive Ratio 92%

Game Details

Full Name

Red Dead Redemption 2

Steam App ID

1174180

Type

Game

Developers

Rockstar Games

Publishers

Rockstar Games

Release Date

Dec 5, 2019

Additional Details

Game Engine

Rockstar Advanced Game Engine (RAGE) v8

Official Website

Visit Official Site

Age Ratings

ESRB m
PEGI 18

Production Cost

Red Dead Redemption 2 (2018)

$370 million

Team Size

Development (2010-2018)

Over 1,000 developers

Peak Development (2018)

Approximately 1,600 people

Post-Launch Support (2019-2020)

Hundreds of developers