The Elder Scrolls® Online

The Elder Scrolls® Online

AppID: 306130
Publisher: Bethesda Softworks
May 22, 2017

Current Price

$19.99

Estimated Owners

5.5M

Total Reviews

155.7K

Net Revenue

$39,260,872

Overview

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)

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

Detailed Revenue Analysis

Calculation Breakdown

Total Reviews 155.7K
Boxleiter Multiplier × 35
Estimated Owners 5.5M
Average Price $19.99
Gross Revenue $108,952,996

Deductions Applied

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

Review Analysis

Review Distribution

Positive Reviews 126.6K (81%)
Negative Reviews 29.1K (19%)

Review Metrics

Total Reviews 155.7K
Review Score Very Positive
Positive Ratio 81%

Game Details

Full Name

The Elder Scrolls® Online

Steam App ID

306130

Type

Game

Developers

ZeniMax Online Studios

Publishers

Bethesda Softworks

Release Date

May 22, 2017

Additional Details

Game Engine

Custom Engine (ZeniMax Online Engine)

Official Website

Visit Official Site

Age Ratings

ESRB m
PEGI 18

Production Cost

The Elder Scrolls Online (2014)

$200 million

Team Size

2014

300 developers

2017

250 developers

2020

500 developers

2023

550+ developers