The Elder Scrolls® Online

The Elder Scrolls® Online

AppID: 306130
ZeniMax Online Studios
Bethesda Softworks
May 22, 2017

Current Price

$19.99

Estimated Owners

5.5M

Total Reviews

155.7K

Net Revenue

$39,260,872

Revenue Breakdown

Gross Revenue (Est.)$108,952,996
Regional Pricing (15%)-$16,342,949
Discounts (25%)-$23,152,512
Est. Refunds (5%)-$3,472,877
Steam Fee (30%)-$19,795,398
VAT & Taxes (15%)-$6,928,389
Net Revenue (Est.)$39,260,872

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 The Elder Scrolls® Online generated?

Since its release, The Elder Scrolls® Online is estimated to have generated approximately $108,952,996 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 $39,260,872.

How many copies has The Elder Scrolls® Online sold?

We estimate The Elder Scrolls® Online has sold approximately 5.5M copies worldwide on Steam as of Aug 26, 2025. This translates to an estimated revenue of $108,952,996 in gross revenue.

What game engine does The Elder Scrolls® Online use?

The Elder Scrolls® Online was developed using the Custom Engine (ZeniMax Online Engine) game engine.

How much did it cost to develop The Elder Scrolls® Online?

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

How many developers worked on The Elder Scrolls® Online?

The development team size for The Elder Scrolls® Online varied throughout development:

  • 300 developers - 2014
  • 250 developers - 2017
  • 500 developers - 2020
  • 550+ developers - 2023

Review Statistics

Overall Rating Very Positive
81% Positive 19% Negative

Positive

126.6K

Negative

29.1K

Game Information

Game Engine

Custom Engine (ZeniMax Online Engine)

Genres

ActionAdventureMassively MultiplayerRPG

Production Cost

The Elder Scrolls Online (2014)

$200 million

Team Size

2014

300 developers

2017

250 developers

2020

500 developers

2023

550+ developers

Last updated: Aug 26, 2025