Research Reveals the Real-Life Wealth of Video Gaming Characters

Author Alexis Zarycki

July 26th, 2021 4:29 PM

Are you a video game fan? I know I am! But what if your favorite video game characters made their fictional cash in real life?

If Lara Croft and Michael De Santa lived in our world, how much wealth would they have? According to new research from Casino.co.uk, some of our favorite gaming characters are very wealthy.

Considering different metrics such as their job, living situation, household income, assets, and other streams of income, Casino.co.uk has estimated the fortunes of eight of our favorite gaming protagonists. The rich list is as follows:

• 1. Lara Croft, Tomb Raider – $1,001,070,890

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  Famous archaeologist, treasure hunter, and tomb raider Lara Croft is first on our gaming characters rich list, with an estimated wealth of over $1 billion! Lara has amassed this fortune mainly from inheritance from her rich aristocratic parents, estimated to stand at $1 billion1 and being the heir to Croft Manor also adds $991,087 to her net worth2. Lara’s infamous dual pistols and bow and arrows add over $1667 her fortune3, with her Land Rover Defender used in the 2001 movie standing at nearly $34,7454. And that’s without the annual $43,391 income she would be expected to earn as an archaeologist5.

• 2. Michael De Santa, GTA V – $61,677,638

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  The second gaming character to feature on the list is former bank robber and career criminal, Michael De Santa, who has an estimated wealth of over $60 million. Michael has managed to pull in a substantial fortune, with his Rockford Hills Mansion being valued at $18,174,3706. Michael also has several vehicles adding $66,0007 to his estimated wealth and a healthy weapon collection adding a further $27,8008. But it’s his life of crime which has brought him the most wealth, with heists pulling him in a total of $43,361,4689. On top of his estimated wealth, Michael is a retired man who could be earning an extra $48,00010 year from his retirement income based on the US average.

• 3. Franklin Clinton, GTA V – $50,717,351

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  The next criminal to feature on the list is fellow GTA alumni Franklin Clinton, who has amassed an estimated net worth of $50 million. Franklin’s Vinewood Hills pad holds a value of around $7,921,56811, with both of his signature vehicles, The Buffalo and The Bagger, collectively adding $112,00012 to his estimated wealth. And it’s no surprise Franklin has an impressive weapon collection adding a further $17,20013. Like Michael, Franklin is reaping the rewards of his criminal past, bringing in a total $42,666,583 14 from the larger heists. And this is without the extra $43,59015 per year he could pull in as a Car Repossession Agent if he stuck to his day job!
• 4. Trevor Philips, GTA V – $43,518,190

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  The final GTA V protagonist is Trevor Philips, who has an estimated wealth of $43 million - despite living in a trailer that’s only worth around $6,69516! Out of the three characters, Trevor has the most impressive vehicle and weapon collection, with $1,337,00017 worth of cars, bikes and helicopters to his name, plus $46,10018 worth of RPG’s, assault rifles and more. Heists again play a significant role in boosting Trevor’s wealth at $42,128,39519. Trevor is also the proud owner of Trevor Philips Enterprises, and the average US business owner is said to earn $59,00020 so this is the additional figure we estimate he receives a year… ‘legally’.

• 5. Bella Goth, The Sims – $702,433

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  Bella Goth is one of the most iconic characters in the Sims franchise. Married to the richest man in the game, Mortimer Goth, she lives in the Ophelia Villa in Willow Creek which is estimated to be worth around $499,59221. Additionally, upon moving into the Goth residence, the family has a household fund of $91,00022, with her necklace that is a major plotline in Sims 2 being recently appraised for around $111,84123. Bella also holds a job as an Intelligence researcher in the Secret Agent service which you would expect to bring her on average $59,29924 per year on top of her estimated wealth.

• 6. Nathan Drake, Unchartered – $367,642

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  A professional treasure hunter, Nathan Drake is an adventurer and deep-sea salvage expert who is sitting on an estimated wealth of $367,642. Drake lives with Elena Fisher in a modest home in New Orleans where the average house costs $244,34525 but is lucky enough to also have a beach house in Mexico which is valued at $61,66225. Drake’s famous Jeep Wrangler adds a further $52,87326 to his estimated wealth, with his impressive weapon arsenal adding another $876227. All of this, added to an annual income of $61,39128 thanks to his occupation as a Marine Salvager leaves him sitting of a very healthy amount.
• 7. Solid Snake, Metal Gear – $310,574

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  Solid Snake was a former spy, special operations soldier, and mercenary who has amassed an estimated wealth of $310,574. In Metal Gear Solid V, he is living in Twin Lakes, Alaska where average house price is $270,71529. His famous Triumph Bonneville motorcycle modelled after the one in The Phantom Pain which was listed on eBay for $10,00030, while his expensive weaponry totals $29,85931. Snake has worked as a Spy, Special Ops Soldier and Mercenary, and taking the averages from each of these occupations, it is estimated he brings in around $88,54032 on top of his estimated wealth.

• 8. Arthur Morgan, Read Dead Redemption 2 – $306,247

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  An outlaw and bounty hunter, Arthur Morgan has amassed an estimated wealth of nearly $302,798. Although Arthur doesn’t have a fixed property in the game, you can pitch a tent and camp up; upgrading as you go – with a max upgraded camp costing $54,05433. His faithful Mahogany Bay Tennessee Walker Horse cost $1,93034, while he’s earned a grand total of $92,90535 from his numerous heists and crimes35. Of course, he cannot complete these without his weapons which have been valued at around $56336. However, the most substantial value to Arthur’s name is the $156,79537 bounty on his head!

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Author Alexis Zarycki

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