Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare - Gold Edition Steam key art
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Steam revenue analysis

Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare - Gold Edition Steam Revenue & Sales Estimates

Sledgehammer Games, Raven Software · Activision

$35.7MEst. Gross Revenue

626,425 estimated sales, 65% positive reviews, and $26,274,970.56 potentially retained by the developer after Steam's platform fees.

Action65% Positive$59.99MC 78

Revenue Overview

$35.7M

Gross Revenue

$26.3M

Developer Revenue

626,425

Est. Copies Sold

$35.7M

Revenue / Year (avg. 1 yr)

$28.6MLow estimate
$35.7MBest estimate
$85.7MHigh estimate

How the revenue splits

Gross Revenue
$35,699,961
− Steam Platform Fee(26.4%)
−$9,424,990
Developer Revenue
$26,274,971

Developer vs. Steam

Developer: 73.6%($26,274,971)Steam: 26.4%($9,424,990)

Tiered Fee Structure

Tier 1 ($0–$10M) (30%)$3,000,000
Tier 2 ($10M–$50M) (25%)$6,424,990
Tier 3 ($50M+) (20%)—

More context in the Steam game revenue hub or in the Steam revenue calculator.

How we estimate this

65%positive
25,057Total Reviews
16,287positive (65%)
8,770negative (35%)

Step by step

  1. 1

    Capture Steam review volume as the primary demand signal

    25,057 reviews and a 65% positive rating are used as the starting point because Steam review counts correlate strongly with paid ownership.

  2. 2

    Apply a calibrated Boxleiter multiplier

    For Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare - Gold Edition, we use a midpoint multiplier of ×25 and show a wider range from ×20 to ×60 to reflect uncertainty.

  3. 3

    Use a realistic realized sale price instead of only list price

    Rather than relying only on the current price of $60, we estimate a realized average sale price of $57 to account for discounting over time.

  4. 4

    Translate gross revenue into developer revenue

    We then apply Steam's effective fee rate of 26.4%. That turns an estimated $35,699,961 in gross revenue into roughly $26,274,971 retained by the developer.

Calibrated inputs for this game

Avg. sale price

$56.99

List price $59.99

Boxleiter multiplier

×25

Range ×20–×60

Effective Steam fee

26.4%

Tiered 30 / 25 / 20%

Revenue estimates for Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare - Gold Edition use the Boxleiter method with a broad range from x20 to x60. For the best estimate we use a calibrated midpoint of x25 and a calibrated average sale price of $57 instead of a flat 30x/0.75 model. Factors like age, price tier, discount history, genre, and review profile all affect the true reviews-to-sales ratio.

Platform Comparison

Hypothetical: What would the developer earn at the same gross revenue?

Steam

Gross revenue baseline: $35,699,961

To developer

$26,274,971

To developer: 73.6%

$26,274,971

Platform fee: 26.4%

$9,424,990

Epic Games Store

Gross revenue baseline: $35,699,961

To developer

$31,535,965

To developer: 88.3%

$31,535,965

Platform fee: 11.7%

$4,163,995

Epic: 0% on the first $1M in annual per-app revenue, then 12%. Effective here: 11.7%.

GOG

Gross revenue baseline: $35,699,961

To developer

$24,989,973

To developer: 70.0%

$24,989,973

Platform fee: 30.0%

$10,709,988

* Actual sales on Epic and GOG are not estimated. Steam's larger user base typically drives substantially higher sales volumes.

Genre Market Position

Top 12% by revenue in Action
12%

Top 12% of Action games

by estimated revenue

0%◆ Median100%

2,141

Top Games Tracked

$6M

Median (tracked top games)

$20.8M

Mean (tracked top games)

Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare - Gold Edition ranks in the top 12% of 2141 tracked action top-sellers, with estimated revenue 6× this group's median.

Baseline: HelpfulCalculator's curated set of top-grossing Steam games, not the entire Steam catalog. Niche genres may have small samples.

Playtime & Engagement

8.4h avg6.6h median

8.4h

Average Playtime

6.6h

Median Playtime

0.3h

Recent Activity (2 Weeks)

Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare - Gold Edition keeps players engaged for an average of 8.4 hours – solid engagement for a action game.

Current Activity4% still active

Game Details

Dataset updated: April 18, 2026

DeveloperSledgehammer Games, Raven Software
PublisherActivision
Release Date—
Years on Market1 year
Current Price$59.99
Calibrated Avg. Selling Price$56.99
GenreAction
Peak Players63
SteamSpy Owners200,000 .. 500,000
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Features

Single-playerMulti-playerSteam AchievementsFull controller supportSteam CloudValve Anti-Cheat enabledSteam LeaderboardsRemote Play on TVFamily Sharing

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much has Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare - Gold Edition earned on Steam?

Based on our analysis using the Boxleiter method, we estimate Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare - Gold Edition's total gross revenue on Steam at approximately $35,699,961.

This estimate comes with a confidence range:

  • Conservative estimate (x20): $28,559,969
  • Calibrated midpoint (x25): $35,699,961
  • Optimistic estimate (x60): $85,679,906

The actual revenue may vary due to regional pricing, seasonal discounts, and refund rates.

How many copies has Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare - Gold Edition sold on Steam?

With 25,057 Steam reviews and a 65% positive rating, we estimate Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare - Gold Edition has sold between 501,140 and 1,503,420 copies, with a best estimate of 626,425.

This is based on the Boxleiter method, which uses the observation that roughly 1 in every 20 to 60 buyers leaves a Steam review. For the midpoint we do not assume a universal 30x value; we use a calibrated multiplier of x25 that adjusts for the title's age, price tier, genre, and review profile.

How much does Sledgehammer Games, Raven Software earn from Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare - Gold Edition?

After Steam's tiered platform fee of effectively 26.4%, Sledgehammer Games, Raven Software keeps an estimated $26,274,971 from Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare - Gold Edition's gross revenue of $35,699,961.

Here's the breakdown:

  • Gross Revenue: $35,699,961
  • Steam's Fee (26.4%): -$9,424,990
  • Developer Revenue: $26,274,971

Note: This doesn't account for publisher shares, taxes, or development costs.

What percentage does Steam take from Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare - Gold Edition?

Steam uses a tiered revenue sharing model that reduces the platform's cut as a game earns more:

  • First $10 million: 30% to Steam, 70% to developer
  • $10M to $50M: 25% to Steam, 75% to developer
  • Above $50M: 20% to Steam, 80% to developer

For Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare - Gold Edition, with an estimated gross revenue of $35,699,961, this results in an effective rate of 26.4%. Steam keeps approximately $9,424,990 and Sledgehammer Games, Raven Software receives $26,274,971.

How accurate are these revenue estimates for Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare - Gold Edition?

These estimates use the Boxleiter method, a widely-used industry approach that estimates game sales from the number of Steam reviews.

Factors that affect accuracy:

  • Review-to-purchase ratio varies by genre
  • Discount history - games with frequent deep sales may have higher ratios
  • Regional pricing - different prices in different markets are not captured
  • Refunds - Steam's return policy means some counted sales were refunded
  • Bundled sales - keys sold through third-party bundles may not generate reviews

We provide a confidence range ($28,559,969 to $85,679,906) to reflect this uncertainty. For the best estimate we combine the Boxleiter range with a calibrated midpoint (x25) and a calibrated ASP of $57.

What would Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare - Gold Edition earn on Epic Games Store instead?

If Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare - Gold Edition generated the same gross revenue on the Epic Games Store, Sledgehammer Games, Raven Software would keep approximately $31,535,965 - that's $5,260,995 more than on Steam.

At this revenue level, Epic's concrete platform fee would be $4,163,995. Epic charges 0% on the first $1 million in annual per-app revenue and then 12% on the remaining amount. On GOG (30% cut), the developer would earn approximately $24,989,973.

Note: This is a hypothetical comparison. Actual sales volumes differ significantly between platforms, and Steam's larger user base typically drives substantially higher sales.

How long do players spend in Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare - Gold Edition?

According to SteamSpy data, players spend an average of 8.4 hours in Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare - Gold Edition, with a median playtime of 6.6 hours. This indicates solid player engagement.

What is Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare - Gold Edition's Metacritic score?

Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare - Gold Edition has a Metacritic score of 78/100, which is considered "generally favorable" by critics. The Steam community rates the game 65% positive based on 25,057 user reviews.