X-Plane 12 sales estimate
X-Plane 12 is a simulation game by Laminar Research, released on Steam on December 17, 2022 at $59.99. It has 6,582 Steam reviews (Very Positive, 87% positive). Markan estimates it has sold between 132k and 362k copies on Steam, for $2.7 million to $7.6 million in net revenue.
Estimated lifetime sales and revenue
| Low | Medium | High | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copies sold | 131,640 | 250,116 | 362,010 |
| Net revenue (USD) | $2,746,290 | $5,217,951 | $7,552,297 |
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 | Laminar Research |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Laminar Research |
| Release date | December 17, 2022 |
| Price | $59.99 (US list price) |
| Reviews | 6,582 · Very Positive · 87% positive |
| Genres | Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Links | Steam store page · Website |
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