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Steam revenue analysis

FINAL FANTASY XIV Online Steam Revenue & Sales Estimates

Square Enix

$38.3MEst. Gross Revenue

2,080,936 estimated sales, 88% positive reviews, and $28,201,309.78 potentially retained by the developer after Steam's platform fees.

Action88% Positive$19.99MC 83

Revenue Overview

$38.3M

Gross Revenue

$28.2M

Developer Revenue

2,080,936

Est. Copies Sold

$38.3M

Revenue / Year (avg. 1 yr)

$29.4MLow estimate
$38.3MBest estimate
$88.3MHigh estimate

How the revenue splits

Gross Revenue
$38,268,413
− Steam Platform Fee(26.3%)
−$10,067,103
Developer Revenue
$28,201,310

Developer vs. Steam

Developer: 73.7%($28,201,310)Steam: 26.3%($10,067,103)

Tiered Fee Structure

Tier 1 ($0–$10M) (30%)$3,000,000
Tier 2 ($10M–$50M) (25%)$7,067,103
Tier 3 ($50M+) (20%)—

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

How we estimate this

88%positive
80,036Total Reviews
70,432positive (88%)
9,604negative (12%)

Step by step

  1. 1

    Capture Steam review volume as the primary demand signal

    80,036 reviews and a 88% 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 FINAL FANTASY XIV Online, we use a midpoint multiplier of ×26 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 $18 to account for discounting over time.

  4. 4

    Translate gross revenue into developer revenue

    We then apply Steam's effective fee rate of 26.3%. That turns an estimated $38,268,413 in gross revenue into roughly $28,201,310 retained by the developer.

Calibrated inputs for this game

Avg. sale price

$18.39

List price $19.99

Boxleiter multiplier

×26

Range ×20–×60

Effective Steam fee

26.3%

Tiered 30 / 25 / 20%

Revenue estimates for FINAL FANTASY XIV Online use the Boxleiter method with a broad range from x20 to x60. For the best estimate we use a calibrated midpoint of x26 and a calibrated average sale price of $18 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: $38,268,413

To developer

$28,201,310

To developer: 73.7%

$28,201,310

Platform fee: 26.3%

$10,067,103

Epic Games Store

Gross revenue baseline: $38,268,413

To developer

$33,796,203

To developer: 88.3%

$33,796,203

Platform fee: 11.7%

$4,472,210

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

GOG

Gross revenue baseline: $38,268,413

To developer

$26,787,889

To developer: 70.0%

$26,787,889

Platform fee: 30.0%

$11,480,524

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

Genre Market Position

Top 11% by revenue in Action
11%

Top 11% of Action games

by estimated revenue

0%◆ Median100%

2,141

Top Games Tracked

$6M

Median (tracked top games)

$20.8M

Mean (tracked top games)

FINAL FANTASY XIV Online ranks in the top 11% 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

800h avg57.7h median

800h

Average Playtime

57.7h

Median Playtime

24.9h

Recent Activity (2 Weeks)

A median playtime of 57.7h and average of 800h suggest a dedicated core community playing this action game well beyond the typical player.

Current Activity3% still active

Game Details

Dataset updated: April 18, 2026

DeveloperSquare Enix
PublisherSquare Enix
Release Date—
Years on Market1 year
Current Price$19.99
Calibrated Avg. Selling Price$18.39
GenreAction
Peak Players19,824
SteamSpy Owners2,000,000 .. 5,000,000
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Features

Single-playerMulti-playerMMOPvPOnline PvPCo-opOnline Co-opCross-Platform MultiplayerAdjustable Text SizeCustom Volume ControlsKeyboard Only OptionSave AnytimeStereo SoundSurround SoundPartial Controller SupportRemote Play on TabletFamily Sharing

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much has FINAL FANTASY XIV Online earned on Steam?

Based on our analysis using the Boxleiter method, we estimate FINAL FANTASY XIV Online's total gross revenue on Steam at approximately $38,268,413.

This estimate comes with a confidence range:

  • Conservative estimate (x20): $29,437,241
  • Calibrated midpoint (x26): $38,268,413
  • Optimistic estimate (x60): $88,311,722

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

How many copies has FINAL FANTASY XIV Online sold on Steam?

With 80,036 Steam reviews and a 88% positive rating, we estimate FINAL FANTASY XIV Online has sold between 1,600,720 and 4,802,160 copies, with a best estimate of 2,080,936.

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 x26 that adjusts for the title's age, price tier, genre, and review profile.

How much does Square Enix earn from FINAL FANTASY XIV Online?

After Steam's tiered platform fee of effectively 26.3%, Square Enix keeps an estimated $28,201,310 from FINAL FANTASY XIV Online's gross revenue of $38,268,413.

Here's the breakdown:

  • Gross Revenue: $38,268,413
  • Steam's Fee (26.3%): -$10,067,103
  • Developer Revenue: $28,201,310

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

What percentage does Steam take from FINAL FANTASY XIV Online?

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 FINAL FANTASY XIV Online, with an estimated gross revenue of $38,268,413, this results in an effective rate of 26.3%. Steam keeps approximately $10,067,103 and Square Enix receives $28,201,310.

How accurate are these revenue estimates for FINAL FANTASY XIV Online?

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 ($29,437,241 to $88,311,722) to reflect this uncertainty. For the best estimate we combine the Boxleiter range with a calibrated midpoint (x26) and a calibrated ASP of $18.

What would FINAL FANTASY XIV Online earn on Epic Games Store instead?

If FINAL FANTASY XIV Online generated the same gross revenue on the Epic Games Store, Square Enix would keep approximately $33,796,203 - that's $5,594,894 more than on Steam.

At this revenue level, Epic's concrete platform fee would be $4,472,210. 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 $26,787,889.

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 FINAL FANTASY XIV Online?

According to SteamSpy data, players spend an average of 800 hours in FINAL FANTASY XIV Online, with a median playtime of 57.7 hours. The large gap between average and median suggests a dedicated core community playing well beyond the typical player.

What is FINAL FANTASY XIV Online's Metacritic score?

FINAL FANTASY XIV Online has a Metacritic score of 83/100, which is considered "generally favorable" by critics. The Steam community rates the game 88% positive based on 80,036 user reviews.