Need for Speed™ Most Wanted sales estimate
Need for Speed™ Most Wanted is an action game by Criterion Games, released on Steam on June 18, 2020 at $19.99. It has 25,656 Steam reviews (Mostly Positive, 77% positive). Markan estimates it has sold between 513k and 1.4M copies on Steam, for $3.6 million to $9.8 million in net revenue.
Estimated lifetime sales and revenue
| Low | Medium | High | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copies sold | 513,120 | 974,928 | 1,411,080 |
| Net revenue (USD) | $3,567,068 | $6,777,429 | $9,809,436 |
Steam doesn't publish sales. These estimates multiply the number of reviews by a factor that depends on the release year (the Boxleiter method). Net revenue is what's left of list price × sales after refunds, regional pricing, discounts, sales tax and Steam's 30% cut, before any publisher's share. Treat them as a ballpark for comparing games, not as reported figures.
Steam facts
| Developer | Criterion Games |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Electronic Arts |
| Release date | June 18, 2020 |
| Price | $19.99 (US list price) |
| Reviews | 25,656 · Mostly Positive · 77% positive |
| Genres | Action, Adventure, Racing |
| Platforms | Windows |
| Links | Steam store page · Website |
The open-world action in Need for Speed Most Wanted gives you the freedom to drive your way. Hit jumps and shortcuts, switch cars, lie low or head for terrain that plays to your vehicle’s unique strengths. Fight your way past cops and rivals using skill, high-end car tech and tons of nitrous.From the Steam store page
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