The growing game industry is forcing developers around the world to compete in presenting quality titles. They try to present something different and unique to their fans.
Not a few of the developers, sacrifice time, effort and money in order to create an extraordinary game. So did you know, that in the making, there were several titles, costing more than USD 50 million.
This industry cannot be underestimated. Not to mention, the great interest of gamers around the world, regarding games with visual quality, gameplay and stunning storylines. Well, compiled by us from various sources, Saturday (12/2/2022), we found at least 10 of the most expensive games ever made.
10 Most Expensive Games Ever Made
10. Shadow Of The Tomb Raider
Shadow of the Tomb Raider, is the most expensive adventure played by Lara, as the main character. In an interview, David Anfossi, Head of Eidos Montreal, revealed that the production budget ranged from USD 75 million - USD 100 million.
Plus marketing and promotion costs of USD 35 million. However, his efforts did not betray the results. They managed to sell four million copies, in the first three months.
9. Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain
Next comes the game by Kojima Productions and Konami Digital Entertainment, namely Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain. With development costs up to USD 80 million .
This game officially launched in September 2015. Gamers can also enjoy the fun on various platforms, starting from PS4, Xbox One, PS3, Xbox 360 and Microsoft Windows.
8. Defiance
Carrying the MMO Third Person Shooter concept, Defiance, became the game with the next most expensive production cost. It is known that he has spent up to USD 80 million .
Although it didn't get impressive reviews from critics. However, it was able to create huge waves within the community for eight years, before the server finally shut down in early 2021.
7. Battlefield 4
Considered one of the best First Person Shooter (FPS) franchises, it turns out that Battlefield 4 itself is not made cheaply. Because developers poured funds reaching USD 100 million or .
This shooting game has sold up to seven million copies since its launch. However, he did have to fight harder than his competitor, Call of Duty: Ghost, which was able to sell almost three times as many copies.
6. Max Payne 3
It seems that it is no longer a rumor or a figment, gamers also know very well that Rockstar Games never messes with working on games. Take Grand Theft Auto and Red Dead the most prominent examples.
But, that's not all, because there is another title that also costs a lot of money in its development, namely Max Payne 3. It is estimated that this game has a production budget of USD 105 million.
5. Grand Theft Auto V
It has been stated previously that Rockstar Games is always serious about developing games, apart from Max Payne 3, this can be seen in the Grand Theft Auto (GTA) V game. They bravely spent up to USD 137 million for the initial production costs.
Then it is believed, that marketing also costs a lot of money. If totaled, then spent more than USD 300 million. However, from the total funds, Rockstar was able to reap more profits. It is known that the title sold more than 140 million units.
4. Read Dead Redemption 2
Although it didn't sell as much as GTA V, but Read Dead Redemption 2 was able to offer amazing details in its own world. However, the price paid by Rockstar Games is not small.
They must be willing to spend up to USD 170 million . It is even predicted that the marketing costs will reach USD 300 million.
3. Cyberpunk 2077
After eight years of development period, CD Projekt Red, as the developer, was finally able to release Cyberpunk 2077. This title sold quite well.
So how much does it cost? Based on the company's financial statements, as much as USD 174 million was used to develop it. Miraculously, they managed to reap a healthy and more profit for sure.
2. Star Wars: The Old Republic
It is known that Star Wars: The Old Republic, has a development budget of USD 200 million. This makes it the most expensive and ambitious Electronic Arts (EA) project of all time.
This enthusiasm paid off very well. Because it managed to reap revenues of more than USD 1 billion.
1. Star Citizen
For the title of the most expensive game ever made, held by Star Citizen. Its development started in 2011 and the cost is USD 275 million .
This game will bring players to feel the adventure in outer space. Because the article, it carries the concept of a simulator, positioning gamers as airplane pilots and fighting with enemies.