Ranking the Most Expensive Video Games Ever Developed

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in 2021, the gaming industry was valued at a whopping $198.40 billion. over the years, game developers have invested millions into making video games. let's have a look at the most expensive video games ever made.

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Grand Theft Auto V

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9 years after its release, the classic title still hasn't lost its charm. being the world's most expensive video game, the developers invested around an insane $265 million in its development.

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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2

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arguably one of the best call of duty titles ever the iconic modern warfare 2 had a whopping budget of $250 million.

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Star Wars: The Old Republic

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based on the legendary star wars franchise and developed by the renowned electronic arts. the popular 2011 released multiplayer title had a budget of $200 million.

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Star Citizen

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the upcoming title's still under development by Cloud Imperium Games. it's a first-person shooter title with a budget of over $180 million. the devs are yet to announce the release date.

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Destiny

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published by Activision and developed by Bungie, the widely popular 2014 released sci-fi multiplayer title had a budget of around $140 million.

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Shadow of the Tomb Raider

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released in 2018, and second in the reboot series, Shadow of the tomb raider had a budget of $125 million. the video game received lots of praise on launch.

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Dead Space

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published by electronic arts, the award-winning 2008 released title had a budget of $120 million. the game offers a mesmerizing horror survival experience and fans love it.

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