The Phenomenal Success of Armored Core 6: Unveiling the Epic Journey!
Armored Core 6: Fires of Rubicon, the highly anticipated new installment by FromSoftware and Bandai Namco, is already making waves as a sensational hit in the renowned series
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Armored Core 6: Fires of Rubicon is the best-selling game in the UK, receiving positive reviews for its combat design.
Armored Core 6 achieved a peak concurrent player count of 156,171 on Steam, positioning it as the fifth-largest launch of 2023. Furthermore, the game surpassed the sales of Dark Souls titles on the platform and secured the leading position on the UK sales chart, with 64% of units sold on PS5.
Armored Core 6: Fires of Rubicon has become a major success, emerging as the best-selling game in the UK last week. Since its release, Armored Core 6 has received highly positive feedback, particularly for its exceptional combat design.
The sales performance of Armored Core 6 on Steam is also impressive, as it recently achieved a remarkable milestone on the platform. According to SteamDB, the game reached a peak concurrent player count of 156,171, making it one of the top five launches on Steam in 2023. This player count surpasses that of the Dark Souls games on the platform. At present, there are 116,204 gamers actively playing Armored Core 6 on Steam. The game's success extends beyond Steam, as it has also claimed the top spot in the sales chart for the UK.
As GamesIndustry.biz reported, Armored Core 6: Fires of Rubicon emerged as the top-selling game in the UK, outperforming Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and securing the second spot. It should be noted that, out of all Armored Core 6 copies sold, a majority of 64% were on the PS5. However, it is important to mention that this ranking is solely based on physical sales. According to the same report, Bandai Namco had anticipated that the popularity of Elden Ring would have a positive impact on the sales of Armored Core 6, propelling it ahead of the previous installments in the Armored Core series.
The remaining portion of the chart showcases successful gaming franchises and other titles released in 2023. The third spot is claimed by The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, while FIFA 23 and Hogwarts Legacy also secure positions in the top five. Benefitting from a PS5 bundle, LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga captures the sixth spot, with Grand Theft Auto 5 concluding the list. Immortals of Aveum, a recently launched game, debuts at number 21, while Mafia Trilogy and Cyberpunk 2077 experience significant increases in sales. On the whole, the chart primarily consists of fresh entries in popular franchises and some enduring titles.
It will be intriguing to observe the placement of Armored Core 6 in the upcoming week, as well as its sales performance in other regions once additional data becomes available. The sales numbers for Armored Core 6 have not yet been disclosed by FromSoftware, but it appears that the game has been a tremendous success for the developer and Bandai Namco, especially when compared to the sales of previous games in the series.
Armored Core 6: Fires of Rubicon is available now for PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
Source: GamesIndustry.biz
