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Steam revenue analysis

The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings Enhanced Edition Steam Revenue & Sales Estimates

CD PROJEKT RED

$26.2MEst. Gross Revenue

2,786,048 estimated sales, 90% positive reviews, and $19,141,638.40 potentially retained by the developer after Steam's platform fees.

Rpg90% Positive$19.99

Revenue Overview

$26.2M

Gross Revenue

$19.1M

Developer Revenue

2,786,048

Est. Copies Sold

$1.9M

Revenue / Year (avg. 14 yr)

$16.4MLow estimate
$26.2MBest estimate
$49.1MHigh estimate

How the revenue splits

Gross Revenue
$26,188,851
Steam Platform Fee(26.9%)
−$7,047,213
Developer Revenue
$19,141,638

Developer vs. Steam

Developer: 73.1%($19,141,638)Steam: 26.9%($7,047,213)

Tiered Fee Structure

Tier 1 ($0–$10M) (30%)$3,000,000
Tier 2 ($10M–$50M) (25%)$4,047,213
Tier 3 ($50M+) (20%)

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

How we estimate this

90%positive
87,064Total Reviews
78,358positive (90%)
8,706negative (10%)

Step by step

  1. 1

    Capture Steam review volume as the primary demand signal

    87,064 reviews and a 90% 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 The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings Enhanced Edition, we use a midpoint multiplier of ×32 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 26.9%. That turns an estimated $26,188,851 in gross revenue into roughly $19,141,638 retained by the developer.

Calibrated inputs for this game

Avg. sale price

$9.40

List price $19.99

Boxleiter multiplier

×32

Range ×20–×60

Effective Steam fee

26.9%

Tiered 30 / 25 / 20%

Revenue estimates for The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings Enhanced Edition use the Boxleiter method with a broad range from x20 to x60. For the best estimate we use a calibrated midpoint of x32 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: $26,188,851

To developer

$19,141,638

To developer: 73.1%

$19,141,638

Platform fee: 26.9%

$7,047,213

Epic Games Store

Gross revenue baseline: $26,188,851

To developer

$23,166,189

To developer: 88.5%

$23,166,189

Platform fee: 11.5%

$3,022,662

Epic: 0% on the first $1M in annual per-app revenue, then 12%. Effective here: 11.5%.

GOG

Gross revenue baseline: $26,188,851

To developer

$18,332,196

To developer: 70.0%

$18,332,196

Platform fee: 30.0%

$7,856,655

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

Genre Market Position

Top 26% by revenue in Rpg
26%

Top 26% of Rpg games

by estimated revenue

0%◆ Median100%

38

Top Games Tracked

$11.5M

Median (tracked top games)

$63M

Mean (tracked top games)

The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings Enhanced Edition ranks in the top 26% of 38 tracked rpg top-sellers, with estimated revenue 2× 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

15.1h avg5.3h median

15.1h

Average Playtime

5.3h

Median Playtime

0.6h

Recent Activity (2 Weeks)

A median playtime of 5.3h and average of 15.1h suggest a dedicated core community playing this rpg game well beyond the typical player.

Current Activity4% still active

Game Details

Dataset updated: April 18, 2026

DeveloperCD PROJEKT RED
PublisherCD PROJEKT RED
Release DateApril 15, 2012
Years on Market14 years
Current Price$19.99
Calibrated Avg. Selling Price$9.40
GenreRpg
Peak Players479
SteamSpy Owners2,000,000 .. 5,000,000

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much has The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings Enhanced Edition earned on Steam?

Based on our analysis using the Boxleiter method, we estimate The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings Enhanced Edition's total gross revenue on Steam at approximately $26,188,851.

This estimate comes with a confidence range:

  • Conservative estimate (x20): $16,368,032
  • Calibrated midpoint (x32): $26,188,851
  • Optimistic estimate (x60): $49,104,096

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

How many copies has The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings Enhanced Edition sold on Steam?

With 87,064 Steam reviews and a 90% positive rating, we estimate The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings Enhanced Edition has sold between 1,741,280 and 5,223,840 copies, with a best estimate of 2,786,048.

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 x32 that adjusts for the title's age, price tier, genre, and review profile.

How much does CD PROJEKT RED earn from The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings Enhanced Edition?

After Steam's tiered platform fee of effectively 26.9%, CD PROJEKT RED keeps an estimated $19,141,638 from The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings Enhanced Edition's gross revenue of $26,188,851.

Here's the breakdown:

  • Gross Revenue: $26,188,851
  • Steam's Fee (26.9%): -$7,047,213
  • Developer Revenue: $19,141,638

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

What percentage does Steam take from The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings Enhanced 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 The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings Enhanced Edition, with an estimated gross revenue of $26,188,851, this results in an effective rate of 26.9%. Steam keeps approximately $7,047,213 and CD PROJEKT RED receives $19,141,638.

How accurate are these revenue estimates for The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings Enhanced 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 ($16,368,032 to $49,104,096) to reflect this uncertainty. For the best estimate we combine the Boxleiter range with a calibrated midpoint (x32) and a calibrated ASP of $9.

What would The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings Enhanced Edition earn on Epic Games Store instead?

If The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings Enhanced Edition generated the same gross revenue on the Epic Games Store, CD PROJEKT RED would keep approximately $23,166,189 - that's $4,024,551 more than on Steam.

At this revenue level, Epic's concrete platform fee would be $3,022,662. 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 $18,332,196.

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 The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings Enhanced Edition?

According to SteamSpy data, players spend an average of 15.1 hours in The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings Enhanced Edition, with a median playtime of 5.3 hours. The large gap between average and median suggests a dedicated core community playing well beyond the typical player.