Top 3 Most Expensive Video Games Ever Developed

Ranking the top-budget game projects in history by total estimated development and marketing costs, including inflation adjustments.

The top 3

  1. Star Citizen Development Cost Record: Star Citizen and Squadron 42 have collectively raised over $700 million from backers, setting the record for the highest crowdfunding total in gaming history. Star Citizen
  2. Grand Theft Auto V Budget: Grand Theft Auto V, the predecessor to the upcoming title mentioned in the delay, cost an estimated $265 million to develop and market in 2013. Grand Theft Auto V
  3. Red Dead Redemption 2 Expenses: Rockstar Games invested an estimated $370 million to $540 million in the development and marketing of Red Dead Redemption 2, released in 2018. Red Dead Redemption 2

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