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Steam revenue analysis

Far Cry 3 Steam Revenue & Sales Estimates

Ubisoft Montreal, Massive Entertainment, and Ubisoft Shanghai · Ubisoft

$36.4MEst. Gross Revenue

3,876,646 estimated sales, 89% positive reviews, and $26,830,354.30 potentially retained by the developer after Steam's platform fees.

Action89% Positive$19.99MC 88

Revenue Overview

$36.4M

Gross Revenue

$26.8M

Developer Revenue

3,876,646

Est. Copies Sold

$2.6M

Revenue / Year (avg. 14 yr)

$21.4MLow estimate
$36.4MBest estimate
$64.3MHigh estimate

How the revenue splits

Gross Revenue
$36,440,472
− Steam Platform Fee(26.4%)
−$9,610,118
Developer Revenue
$26,830,354

Developer vs. Steam

Developer: 73.6%($26,830,354)Steam: 26.4%($9,610,118)

Tiered Fee Structure

Tier 1 ($0–$10M) (30%)$3,000,000
Tier 2 ($10M–$50M) (25%)$6,610,118
Tier 3 ($50M+) (20%)—

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

How we estimate this

89%positive
114,019Total Reviews
101,477positive (89%)
12,542negative (11%)

Step by step

  1. 1

    Capture Steam review volume as the primary demand signal

    114,019 reviews and a 89% 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 Far Cry 3, we use a midpoint multiplier of ×34 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 $20, we estimate a realized average sale price of $9 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 $36,440,472 in gross revenue into roughly $26,830,354 retained by the developer.

Calibrated inputs for this game

Avg. sale price

$9.40

List price $19.99

Boxleiter multiplier

×34

Range ×20–×60

Effective Steam fee

26.4%

Tiered 30 / 25 / 20%

Revenue estimates for Far Cry 3 use the Boxleiter method with a broad range from x20 to x60. For the best estimate we use a calibrated midpoint of x34 and a calibrated average sale price of $9 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: $36,440,472

To developer

$26,830,354

To developer: 73.6%

$26,830,354

Platform fee: 26.4%

$9,610,118

Epic Games Store

Gross revenue baseline: $36,440,472

To developer

$32,187,616

To developer: 88.3%

$32,187,616

Platform fee: 11.7%

$4,252,857

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

GOG

Gross revenue baseline: $36,440,472

To developer

$25,508,331

To developer: 70.0%

$25,508,331

Platform fee: 30.0%

$10,932,142

* 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)

Far Cry 3 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

24.8h avg13.1h median

24.8h

Average Playtime

13.1h

Median Playtime

1.1h

Recent Activity (2 Weeks)

Far Cry 3 keeps players engaged for an average of 24.8 hours – solid engagement for a action game.

Current Activity4% still active

Game Details

Dataset updated: April 18, 2026

DeveloperUbisoft Montreal, Massive Entertainment, and Ubisoft Shanghai
PublisherUbisoft
Release DateNovember 27, 2012
Years on Market14 years
Current Price$19.99
Calibrated Avg. Selling Price$9.40
GenreAction
Peak Players488
SteamSpy Owners2,000,000 .. 5,000,000
SteamView on Store

Features

Single-playerMulti-playerCo-opSteam AchievementsPartial Controller Support

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much has Far Cry 3 earned on Steam?

Based on our analysis using the Boxleiter method, we estimate Far Cry 3's total gross revenue on Steam at approximately $36,440,472.

This estimate comes with a confidence range:

  • Conservative estimate (x20): $21,435,572
  • Calibrated midpoint (x34): $36,440,472
  • Optimistic estimate (x60): $64,306,716

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

How many copies has Far Cry 3 sold on Steam?

With 114,019 Steam reviews and a 89% positive rating, we estimate Far Cry 3 has sold between 2,280,380 and 6,841,140 copies, with a best estimate of 3,876,646.

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 x34 that adjusts for the title's age, price tier, genre, and review profile.

How much does Ubisoft Montreal, Massive Entertainment, and Ubisoft Shanghai earn from Far Cry 3?

After Steam's tiered platform fee of effectively 26.4%, Ubisoft Montreal, Massive Entertainment, and Ubisoft Shanghai keeps an estimated $26,830,354 from Far Cry 3's gross revenue of $36,440,472.

Here's the breakdown:

  • Gross Revenue: $36,440,472
  • Steam's Fee (26.4%): -$9,610,118
  • Developer Revenue: $26,830,354

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

What percentage does Steam take from Far Cry 3?

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 Far Cry 3, with an estimated gross revenue of $36,440,472, this results in an effective rate of 26.4%. Steam keeps approximately $9,610,118 and Ubisoft Montreal, Massive Entertainment, and Ubisoft Shanghai receives $26,830,354.

How accurate are these revenue estimates for Far Cry 3?

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 ($21,435,572 to $64,306,716) to reflect this uncertainty. For the best estimate we combine the Boxleiter range with a calibrated midpoint (x34) and a calibrated ASP of $9.

What would Far Cry 3 earn on Epic Games Store instead?

If Far Cry 3 generated the same gross revenue on the Epic Games Store, Ubisoft Montreal, Massive Entertainment, and Ubisoft Shanghai would keep approximately $32,187,616 - that's $5,357,261 more than on Steam.

At this revenue level, Epic's concrete platform fee would be $4,252,857. 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 $25,508,331.

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 Far Cry 3?

According to SteamSpy data, players spend an average of 24.8 hours in Far Cry 3, with a median playtime of 13.1 hours. This indicates solid player engagement.

What is Far Cry 3's Metacritic score?

Far Cry 3 has a Metacritic score of 88/100, which is considered "generally favorable" by critics. The Steam community rates the game 89% positive based on 114,019 user reviews.