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Industry figures suggest the latest franchise entry has passed 400,000 sales despite questions surrounding its reported budget.
The latest title in the franchise has seemingly moved more than 400,000 units on computer platforms and Microsoft consoles. An industry report shared this data, which omits users playing through the monthly subscription library. The company has not announced internal expectations or verified if production expenses are fully recovered.
Gears of War · official art via IGDBThese figures arrive alongside claims that making the game cost half a billion dollars before advertising. A prominent journalist pointed out that this amount includes broader studio expenses and past projects from the development team, though insiders disagree on the exact allocation. The publisher maintains the title as a console exclusive for its own platform.
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