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The Outer Worlds

The Outer Worlds

AppID: 578650
Publisher: Private Division
Oct 23, 2020

Current Price

$29.99

Estimated Owners

929.6K

Total Reviews

26.6K

Est. lifetime net (USD)

$10,045,626

Overview

Revenue Breakdown

Gross Revenue (Est.)$27,877,654
Regional Pricing (15%)-$4,181,648
Discounts (25%)-$5,924,002
Est. Refunds (5%)-$888,600
Steam Fee (30%)-$5,065,021
VAT & Taxes (15%)-$1,772,757
Net Revenue (Est.)$10,045,626

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 The Outer Worlds generated?

Since its release, The Outer Worlds is estimated to have generated approximately $27,877,654 in gross revenue on Steam as of Aug 27, 2025. After accounting for platform fees, refunds, and regional pricing adjustments, the developer's estimated net revenue comes to around $10,045,626.

How many copies has The Outer Worlds sold?

We estimate The Outer Worlds has sold approximately 929.6K copies worldwide on Steam as of Aug 27, 2025. This translates to an estimated revenue of $27,877,654 in gross revenue.

What game engine does The Outer Worlds use?

The Outer Worlds was developed using the Unreal Engine 4 game engine.

How much did it cost to develop The Outer Worlds?

The estimated development cost for The Outer Worlds was around $60 million to develop. This budget covered everything from art and design to programming and marketing.

How many developers worked on The Outer Worlds?

The development team size for The Outer Worlds varied throughout development:

  • Approximately 80-100 developers - Development (2016-2019)
  • Smaller team for DLC development - Post-launch support (2020)

Review Statistics

Overall Rating Very Positive
83% Positive 17% Negative

Positive

22.1K

Negative

4.5K

Game Information

Game Engine

Unreal Engine 4

Genres

Production Cost

The Outer Worlds (2019)

$60 million

Team Size

Development (2016-2019)

Approximately 80-100 developers

Post-launch support (2020)

Smaller team for DLC development

Last updated: Aug 27, 2025

Detailed Revenue Analysis

Stored deduction breakdown

Total Reviews 26.6K
Boxleiter Multiplier × 35
Estimated Owners 929.6K
Current price (USD) $29.99
Gross Revenue $27,877,654

Deductions Applied

Regional Pricing (15%) -$4,181,648
Discounts (25%) -$5,924,002
Estimated Refunds (5%) -$888,600
Steam Platform Fee (30%) -$5,065,021
VAT & Taxes (15%) -$1,772,757
Net Revenue $10,045,626

Review Analysis

Review Distribution

Positive Reviews 22.1K (83%)
Negative Reviews 4.5K (17%)

Review Metrics

Total Reviews 26.6K
Review Score Very Positive
Positive Ratio 83%

Game Details

Full Name

The Outer Worlds

Steam App ID

578650

Type

Game

Developers

Obsidian Entertainment

Publishers

Private Division

Release Date

Oct 23, 2020

Additional Details

Game Engine

Unreal Engine 4

Genres

Official Website

Visit Official Site

Age Ratings

ESRB m
PEGI 18

Production Cost

The Outer Worlds (2019)

$60 million

Team Size

Development (2016-2019)

Approximately 80-100 developers

Post-launch support (2020)

Smaller team for DLC development