Question 1

How many copies has Duke Nukem Forever sold?

Accepted Answer

376,300 copies (as of June 2011; Source: IGN).

Question 2

What was the budget of Duke Nukem Forever?

Accepted Answer

over $20 million (as of December 2009; Source: Wired).

Question 3

How many hours does it take to beat Duke Nukem Forever's main story?

Accepted Answer

9 hours (as of October 2026; Source: HowLongToBeat).

Question 4

What Metacritic score did Duke Nukem Forever get?

Accepted Answer

49/100 (as of October 2026; Source: Metacritic).

Question 5

How long was Duke Nukem Forever in development (months)?

Accepted Answer

144 months (as of December 2009; Source: Wired).

Duke Nukem Forever in numbers

How many copies did Duke Nukem Forever sell in the US in its first month?

Metric	Number	Date	Source
Copies soldFirst-month US sales (NPD, excluding digital)	376,300 copies	June 2011	IGN
BudgetFounders' own money spent by 3D Realms (excluding Gearbox)	over $20 million	December 2009	Wired
Length (main story)HowLongToBeat, Main Story	9 hours	October 2026	HowLongToBeat
Metacritic scoreMetascore, Xbox 360 (most-reviewed platform)	49/100	October 2026	Metacritic
Development time12 years of development at 3D Realms (1997-2009), before Gearbox took over	144 months	December 2009	Wired