Armored Core
GameBy FromSoftware · Released Jul 10, 1997
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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.
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.
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.