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AAA Game Development Costs Soar Past $300 Million Mark, Excluding Marketing

July 11, 2026Pablo Navarro1 мин

According to well-known industry journalist Jason Schreier, the average development costs for AAA video games have now surpassed a staggering $300 million. This significant sum covers only the production expenses and does not even account for the extensive marketing budgets typically allocated to these major titles. This escalating financial commitment transforms the creation of AAA games into an increasingly perilous and high-stakes endeavor for companies operating within the gaming sector.