It was sold last year Call of Duty: Black Ops 6A game that boasts the return of this branch of the most famous franchise in shooters, and clearly sold quite a few copies despite not innovating much in both the campaign and online. Something that cannot be denied is its level of graphic quality, raising the question among many as to how much money they had to invest. activation To publish your game and sell it in physical or digital format.
A recent judicial report revealed some of the headline stories in development spending 2015 and 2020 Video games have reached unprecedented numbers in the industry. According to Patrick Kelly, creative chief activation For franchise, budget Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War It was between 450 and 700 million dollars, setting a new record in this sector.
Those costs, reviewed in a legal filing, represent the highest figures ever recorded for the development of a video game by a major company. They significantly exceed previously estimated or reported budgets, consolidating Call of Duty One of the most ambitious and expensive franchises in the field of interactive entertainment.
Development involved not only creating its gameplay, but also major investments in graphic design, motion capture, film production and extensive advertising campaigns. This is reflected in the constant success of the saga, which has been a pillar in the gaming industry for over a decade.
Despite the huge cost, activation It has maintained its commitment to large-scale production, justifying these figures with the commercial and cultural impact of the series. This new data underlines the huge financial commitment behind each delivery. With this in mind, one might think that its latest installment black opsOscillating between the amounts mentioned above, suggests that costs are becoming increasingly high.
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