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MXGP 2021 - The Official Motocross Videogame

Milestone S.r.l. · 2021 · $39.99 · Racing · deal grade A

  • Estimated net residual revenue: $3.4k to $5.1k per month
  • Opportunity: $8.9k per month at x2.10 dormancy
  • Estimated lifetime owners: 37.2k
  • 85%% positive across 1270 reviews · 17.0 reviews/month

Why it's flagged

  • Developer silent for 2.2 years
  • Studio active elsewhere (43 titles tracked), so this one may welcome a partner
  • Last build shipped 4.5 years ago
  • Last discounted 1 months ago, 8 sales in the last 12 months
  • Proven demand elasticity: x1.4 review velocity during past deep sales

Analyst notes (AI-assisted)

Official 2021 motocross sim from Milestone featuring MXGP championship riders and bikes with career, online multiplayer and track editor.

MXGP 2021 sits at an interesting boundary: 84.7% positive sentiment, $4,237/mo residual revenue, and $370k lifetime net on 37k units suggest a stable, lean-playing-field title with licensing already locked in. However, physics tuning complaints (slippery handling, unconvincing AI) and a 25-month developer silence signal content stasis rather than community neglect. The game is most valuable as a licensed IP holdfor Milestone's 2022+ cycle or as a revenue anchor in a multi-title racing portfolio, not as a standalone acquisition target. Most realistic play: watch.

  • Risk: FIM and 2021 MXGP championship roster rights likely sunset; renewal or lapse determines resale and revival viability.
  • Risk: Core complaint pattern (ice-like grip physics, weak AI) appears systemic rather than fixable with patches; rebuilding feel may require engine-level work.
  • Risk: Motocross sim audience is niche and loyal to legacy titles (MXGP 3, MXGP Pro); positioning versus 2024+ titles unclear.

This case as Markdown · Estimates carry ±30-50%% error per title.