According to sources close to Activision and Microsoft, the cost of Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War is even higher than we thought. A new report reveals that the production cost of Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War has reached an eye-watering figure. So, what does this high cost mean for the game industry? Here are the details…

Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War’s Record Cost…

According to a new report, the development cost of Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War reached $700 million. This figure includes the development cost covering the entire life cycle of the game. However, it is worth noting that marketing costs are not included in this figure. This information, confirmed by Activision in court records, has caused great astonishment in the gaming world.

The costs of other games in the Call of Duty series are also quite high. The cost of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, released in 2019, was $640 million, while the cost of Call of Duty: BO 3 was $450 million. These figures show how much investment the series requires. However, we should also mention that these figures only cover development costs, and marketing expenses are not included in these figures.

The development costs of the Call of Duty series are quite high when compared to the costs of other games. The Last of Us Part 2 is known to cost $220 million, while Horizon Zero Dawn costs $212 million. This comparison makes it clearer how big a budget the Call of Duty series is made with. However, it is also thought that Call of Duty is more cost-effective, especially when compared to live-service games. For example, the cost of Genshin Impact reaches $900 million.

So what do you think about these high costs? How will this affect the gaming industry? Share your views with us in the comments.