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Starfield

Starfield

AppID: 1716740
Publisher: Bethesda Softworks
Sep 5, 2023

Current Price

$69.99

Estimated Owners

5.9M

Total Reviews

167.3K

Est. lifetime net (USD)

$147,646,135

Overview

Revenue Breakdown

Gross Revenue (Est.)$409,733,358
Regional Pricing (15%)-$61,460,004
Discounts (25%)-$87,068,339
Est. Refunds (5%)-$13,060,251
Steam Fee (30%)-$74,443,430
VAT & Taxes (15%)-$26,055,200
Net Revenue (Est.)$147,646,135

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 Starfield generated?

Since its release, Starfield is estimated to have generated approximately $409,733,358 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 $147,646,135.

How many copies has Starfield sold?

We estimate Starfield has sold approximately 5.9M copies worldwide on Steam as of Aug 26, 2025. This translates to an estimated revenue of $409,733,358 in gross revenue.

What game engine does Starfield use?

Starfield was developed using the Creation Engine 2 game engine.

How much did it cost to develop Starfield?

The estimated development cost for Starfield was around $200 million to develop. This budget covered everything from art and design to programming and marketing.

How many developers worked on Starfield?

The development team size for Starfield varied throughout development:

  • Over 100 developers - 2018
  • Over 500 developers including external support - 2021
  • Approximately 700 developers including contractors - 2023

Review Statistics

Overall Rating Mixed
57% Positive 43% Negative

Positive

94.8K

Negative

72.4K

Game Information

Game Engine

Creation Engine 2

Genres

Production Cost

Starfield (2023)

$200 million

Team Size

2018

Over 100 developers

2021

Over 500 developers including external support

2023

Approximately 700 developers including contractors

Last updated: Aug 26, 2025

Detailed Revenue Analysis

Stored deduction breakdown

Total Reviews 167.3K
Boxleiter Multiplier × 35
Estimated Owners 5.9M
Current price (USD) $69.99
Gross Revenue $409,733,358

Deductions Applied

Regional Pricing (15%) -$61,460,004
Discounts (25%) -$87,068,339
Estimated Refunds (5%) -$13,060,251
Steam Platform Fee (30%) -$74,443,430
VAT & Taxes (15%) -$26,055,200
Net Revenue $147,646,135

Review Analysis

Review Distribution

Positive Reviews 94.8K (57%)
Negative Reviews 72.4K (43%)

Review Metrics

Total Reviews 167.3K
Review Score Mixed
Positive Ratio 57%

Game Details

Full Name

Starfield

Steam App ID

1716740

Type

Game

Developers

Bethesda Game Studios

Publishers

Bethesda Softworks

Release Date

Sep 5, 2023

Additional Details

Game Engine

Creation Engine 2

Genres

Age Ratings

ESRB m
PEGI 18

Production Cost

Starfield (2023)

$200 million

Team Size

2018

Over 100 developers

2021

Over 500 developers including external support

2023

Approximately 700 developers including contractors