"These numbers came from various sources, most of the numbers are from the various Famitsu I have collected over the years, these are by no means exact numbers. These numbers are only the development cost not including the advertisement and promotions. For example, the total cost of getting Halo 3 out of the door was close to 60 million USD, but the development cost was only about 30 millions. This distinction is important because publishers are usually the ones that pay for the advertisement while developers are the ones that soak up the development cost. First and second party developers have more flexibility in sharing the cost.
Project Estimated Cost
Final Fantasy VII 26 million USD
Final Fantasy X 40 million USD
Final Fantasy XII 52.3 million USD
Final Fantasy XI Online + PlayOnline Network System 17-25 million USD
Killzone 2 20 million since 2007
Halo 3 30 million USD
Gears of War 10 million USD (not including the cost of Unreal Engine)
Metal Gear Solid 4 45 million USD
GTA 4 100 million USD (rumored)
Killzone 2 is said to have a development budget of 40 million USD, and this is probably not including the advertisement. Since GTA 4 is rumored to cost 100 million, KZ 2 didnt seem so expensive after all. Another aspect to keep in mind is the place the game is developed, the wage is very different in India vs United States vs Eastern Europe. Let me remind everyone the cost, once again, is just the development cost not including all the promotions. From what I have seem, the advertisement and promotion can be just as much as the cost of making the game. Hope you guys enjoy the chart "
http://www.diggingtheweb.com/wiki/DevelopmentCost
Project Estimated Cost
Final Fantasy VII 26 million USD
Final Fantasy X 40 million USD
Final Fantasy XII 52.3 million USD
Final Fantasy XI Online + PlayOnline Network System 17-25 million USD
Killzone 2 20 million since 2007
Halo 3 30 million USD
Gears of War 10 million USD (not including the cost of Unreal Engine)
Metal Gear Solid 4 45 million USD
GTA 4 100 million USD (rumored)
Killzone 2 is said to have a development budget of 40 million USD, and this is probably not including the advertisement. Since GTA 4 is rumored to cost 100 million, KZ 2 didnt seem so expensive after all. Another aspect to keep in mind is the place the game is developed, the wage is very different in India vs United States vs Eastern Europe. Let me remind everyone the cost, once again, is just the development cost not including all the promotions. From what I have seem, the advertisement and promotion can be just as much as the cost of making the game. Hope you guys enjoy the chart "
http://www.diggingtheweb.com/wiki/DevelopmentCost