Armored Core
GameBy FromSoftware · Released Jul 10, 1997
Armored Core is a mecha video game released in 1997, the first in the Armored Core series. It is an action game played from third-person perspective.
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About the game
- Released
- Jul 10, 1997
- Developer
- FromSoftware
- Publishers
- Agetec, Sony Computer Entertainment
- Genres
- Shooter, Simulator
- Platforms
- PlayStation 3, PlayStation, PlayStation Portable
- Links
- Wikipedia
Game data from IGDB.com
Armored Core sales and key figures
The release of Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon exceeded internal expectations by selling over 3 million units within its first year.
Game World Observer, 2024 · FromSoftware Fiscal Year 2024 Financial Results
Elden Ring remains FromSoftware’s most successful title in the streaming space, having generated 203 million hours watched in its first 30 days, which is nearly 15 times the viewership of Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon during its own launch window.
Stream Hatchet, 2024 · Elden Ring DLC Hypes Players and Streamers
Documents about Armored Core
ALDORA Leaderboard: Ubiquity Begets Success, January 2026
The January 2026 ALDORA Leaderboard identifies a structural shift in the entertainment industry, asserting that the most successful franchises are those that function as integrated, multi-channel ecosystems rather than isolated products.
- The most successful franchises in December 2025 were those that functioned as integrated ecosystems across film, gaming, merchandise, and social platforms, rather than relying on single-format content.
- Avatar led the January 2026 leaderboard with an ALDORA Score of 90 and a Momentum Index of 240, driven by its ability to accelerate engagement across gaming, video, social, and commerce.
- LEGO (81.7 score) and Five Nights at Freddy’s (87.7 score) secured the second and third positions by successfully orchestrating audience participation across diverse digital and physical touchpoints.
Japan Market Report 2025
Newzoo's Japan market report, prepared for UKIE's Virtual Trade Mission: Japan, helps game businesses of all sizes understand and navigate one of the world's most distinctive and competitive markets.
- Japan generates 9.1% of global games revenue from only 2.2% of the global player base, with an average revenue per user of $223 compared to $145 in the UK.
- International stakeholders have a $2.5 to $3.0 billion market opportunity when excluding mobile and Nintendo platforms, which currently command 70% of console hardware dominance.
- Japanese gamers prioritize narrative depth, character design, and solo play, contrasting with Western preferences for open worlds, high-end graphics, and competitive multiplayer.
FromSoftware Fiscal Year 2024 Financial Results
FromSoftware experienced a notable decline in financial performance for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2024, as the company transitioned away from the peak release window of its major title, Elden Ring.
- FromSoftware’s revenue fell 29% to ¥15.5 billion ($103.2 million) and operating profit dropped 49.9% to ¥6.5 billion ($43.7 million) for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2024.
- Despite the year-over-year decline, the studio maintained a 42.5% operating profit margin, demonstrating continued operational efficiency.
- FromSoftware remains the primary driver for parent company Kadokawa, contributing over 60% of the firm's total gaming segment revenue of ¥25.3 billion.
Elden Ring DLC Hypes Players and Streamers
The release of the trailer for the Elden Ring expansion, Shadow of the Erdtree, serves as a primary catalyst for a significant resurgence in viewer interest and streaming engagement for the base game.
- The release of the 'Shadow of the Erdtree' trailer on February 21, 2024, triggered a 287% increase in Elden Ring's streaming hours watched over one week, despite only a 40% rise in total airtime.
- Following the trailer, Elden Ring surged 22 spots to become the 13th most-watched game across Twitch, YouTube, and Kick, accumulating 4.5 million hours watched between February 21 and February 26.
- Elden Ring remains FromSoftware’s most successful title in the streaming space, having generated 203 million hours watched in its first 30 days, which is nearly 15 times the viewership of Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon during its own launch window.
Kadokawa Corporation: Summary of Consolidated Financial Results for the Nine Months Ended December 31, 2023
Kadokawa Corporation experienced a challenging fiscal period for the nine months ending December 31, 2023, characterized by a contraction in both revenue and profitability.
- Kadokawa's net sales for the nine months ended December 31, 2023 were 187.0 billion yen, down 1.4% year over year, while operating profit fell 31.4% to 13.3 billion yen.
- The profit drop is largely due to a tough comparison with the prior year's gaming results, which were boosted by the blockbuster Elden Ring.
- The publication segment is the main revenue driver at 100.7 billion yen, but it faced headwinds from domestic market shrinkage and ongoing logistics challenges.
Baldur’s Gate 3 Revenue and Performance Analysis: August 2023
This analysis examines the commercial performance and market reach of Larian Studios’ Baldur’s Gate 3 during August 2023.
- Baldur’s Gate 3 was the highest-grossing game across PC and console platforms in the US and UK during August 2023, surpassing Diablo IV.
- The title achieved a 13.8% engagement rate among gamers across 37 international markets, with players averaging 30 hours of gameplay.
- The game generated 48 million hours of viewership across major streaming platforms including Twitch, YouTube, and Facebook Gaming.
Plus: Starfield Gets a Giant Start, Here Comes Fae Farm
Starfield’s multi-platform launch serves as the primary focus of this industry analysis, which tracks performance metrics across Steam, Xbox, and Game Pass.
- Bethesda’s Starfield reached six million players and one million concurrent users within its first 24 hours of full release.
- Starfield’s Steam performance peaked at 270,000 concurrent users, accounting for approximately 25% of the game's total player base.
- NBA 2K24 experienced polarized performance, with strong console engagement contrasted by negative PC reception due to a lack of technical upgrades.
Plus: Armored Core 6 Mechs Its Way to a Big Hit
Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon has achieved a significant commercial debut on Steam, reaching a peak of 150,000 concurrent users.
- Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon reached a peak of 150,000 concurrent users on Steam, marking From Software's second-largest launch on the platform behind Elden Ring.
- Blasphemous 2 demonstrated strong sequel performance with over 8,500 concurrent users and positive player sentiment.
- High-budget titles Immortals of Aveum and the Steam release of Saints Row underperformed due to technical requirements and poor historical brand reputation, respectively.
Plus: The Fourteen Big Steam Releases of the Week
The primary focus of this analysis is the significant surge in high-performing Steam releases during the third week of August 2023, alongside a broader evaluation of current console and VR market trends.
- The third week of August 2023 saw a significant surge in market competition, with 14 Steam titles reaching at least 2,000 concurrent users (CCU), up from nine and three in the two preceding weeks.
- Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon is the most anticipated upcoming release, currently tracking over 132,000 followers on Steam.
- HoloCure: Save The Fans led the week's performance with 45,000 CCU, followed by Wayfinder at 22,000 CCU and The Texas Chain Saw Massacre at 16,000 CCU.
Kadokawa 1st Quarter Earnings Results: June 30, 2023
Kadokawa’s consolidated earnings results for the first quarter of the fiscal year ending March 31, 2024, reflect a period of transition characterized by a significant year-over-year decline in gaming revenue following the previous year’s exceptional performance.
- Kadokawa's Q1 FY ending March 2024 net sales fell 8.4% year over year to 58,835 million JPY, and operating profit dropped 66.0% to 3,267 million JPY.
- The gaming segment drove the decline: net sales fell 65.8% and operating profit fell 82.4%, as results lapped the prior year's exceptional performance led by Elden Ring.
- The video segment was the standout, with operating profit up 120.2% to 1,497 million JPY, driven by animation titles such as Oshi no Ko.
Kadokawa Financial Results for the 3rd Quarter Ended December 31, 2022
Kadokawa achieved robust financial growth during the first nine months of the fiscal year ending March 31, 2023, characterized by a 20.4% increase in consolidated net sales and a 51.7% surge in operating profit.
- For the first nine months of the fiscal year ending March 31, 2023, Kadokawa's consolidated net sales rose 20.4% and operating profit surged 51.7%, driven largely by the global success of Elden Ring.
- Kadokawa raised its full-year forecast, now projecting net sales up 12.4% and operating profit up 13.4% versus the previous fiscal year.
- Overseas business revenue grew 81% year-on-year, with North America a key contributor, lifting overseas revenue to 21.6% of the total.
The Games We Watched: Lurkit’s Top 500 Global Stream Report
The global gaming industry experienced a period of significant contrast in 2023, characterized by record-breaking streaming engagement despite internal industry volatility such as widespread layoffs.
- The top 500 games generated nearly 15 billion hours of viewership on Twitch in 2023, despite broader industry volatility.
- Market engagement is highly concentrated, with just 11 titles accounting for 50% of the total viewership among the top 500 games.
- Grand Theft Auto V was the most-watched title of 2023, accumulating 1.3 billion hours of viewership.