Arc System Works

35 Years of Arc System Works

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1988
Arc System Works is established.
1995
Development of original titles begins.
  1. ･Wizard's Harmony (Series)
  2. ･Exector
    Exector

    Release of the Exector title in stores.
    Developed and published by Arc System Works in 1995 for the Playstation®, Exector became the company's first title to be sold to the general public.

1998
  1. ･GUILTY GEAR
    GUILTY GEAR

    Introduction of the Guilty Gear series. Marking the beginning of a new era in robust game mechanics and exhilarating sound, this first installment went on to establish features that the Guilty Gear series has become known for.

1999
  1. ･Prismaticallization
2000
  1. ･GUILTY GEAR X
    GUILTY GEAR X
2001
  1. ･Digital Holmes (Series)
2002
  1. ･GUILTY GEAR XX
    GUILTY GEAR XX
    GUILTY GEAR XX
2003
  1. ･Guilty Gear Isuka
    Guilty Gear Isuka
2005
  1. ･GUILTY GEAR XX SLASH
    GUILTY GEAR XX SLASH
2006
  1. ･GUILTY GEAR XX ΛCORE
    GUILTY GEAR XX ΛCORE
2007
  1. ･GUILTY GEAR 2 -OVERTURE-
    GUILTY GEAR 2 -OVERTURE-
  2. ･Battle Fantasia
  3. ･Jake Hunter Detective Story: Memories of the Past
    Jake Hunter Detective Story: Memories of the Past

    Continuation of the Jake Hunter series. The ongoing capers of hard-boiled detective Jake Hunter are presented in this crime-solving adventure game series. Arc System Works has helped to release many works in the franchise, which began in 1987, after this title.

2008
  1. ･BLAZBLUE CALAMITY TRIGGER
    BLAZBLUE CALAMITY TRIGGER

    Introduction of the BlazBlue series. Intricately crafted graphics and fast-paced gameplay have become staples of this beloved entertainment franchise, supported by fans over the years in its various forms, both game-related and otherwise.

  2. ･Super Dodge Ball Brawlers
    Super Dodge Ball Brawlers

    Renewal of the River City series. Kunio and Riki, rough-and-tumble delinquents with hearts of gold, defend their high school turfs among a cast of wacky but loveable characters. Since 2008, Arc System Works has put great effort into reviving the series.

  3. ･Family (Series)
2009
  1. ･BLAZBLUE CONTINUUM SHIFT
    BLAZBLUE CONTINUUM SHIFT
2010
  1. ･Arc Style (Series)
2012
  1. ･BLAZBLUE CHRONOPHANTASMA
    BLAZBLUE CHRONOPHANTASMA
  2. ･Damascus Gear (Series)
    Damascus Gear (Series)
  3. ･Dasshutsu Adventure (Series)
    Dasshutsu Adventure (Series)
  4. ･Tottemo E Mahjong (Series)
    Tottemo E Mahjong (Series)
2013
  1. ･XBlaze (Series)
    XBlaze (Series)
  2. ･Getsuei Gakuen -kou-
    Getsuei Gakuen -kou-
2014
  1. ･GUILTY GEAR Xrd -SIGN-
    GUILTY GEAR Xrd -SIGN-

    Addition of the Guilty Gear Xrd series.
    Guilty Gear Xrd marked a turning point for the series, transitioning from hand-drawn sprites to a 3D cell-shaded animation style that would become a new hallmark for Arc System Works.

  2. ･UNDER NIGHT IN-BIRTH Exe:Late
    UNDER NIGHT IN-BIRTH Exe:Late

    Introduction of the Under Night In-Birth series.

  3. ･Tokyo Twilight Ghost Hunters Daybreak Special Gigs
    Tokyo Twilight Ghost Hunters Daybreak Special Gigs
2015
  1. ･GUILTY GEAR Xrd -REVELATOR-
    GUILTY GEAR Xrd -REVELATOR-
  2. ･BLAZBLUE CENTRALFICTION
    BLAZBLUE CENTRALFICTION
  3. ･Cube Creator (Series)
    Cube Creator (Series)
  4. ･Frontier Days (Series)
2016
  1. ･Of Mice and Sand (Series)
    Of Mice and Sand (Series)
  2. ･Inferno Climber (Series)
    Inferno Climber (Series)
2017
  1. ･GUILTY GEAR Xrd REV 2
    GUILTY GEAR Xrd REV 2
  2. ･UNDER NIGHT IN-BIRTH Exe:Late[st]
  3. ･DOUBLE DRAGON IV
  4. ･Birthdays the Beginning
    Birthdays the Beginning
2018
  1. ･BLAZBLUE CROSS TAG BATTLE
    BLAZBLUE CROSS TAG BATTLE
  2. ･Double Dragon & Kunio-kun: Retro Brawler Bundle
    Double Dragon & Kunio-kun: Retro Brawler Bundle
  3. ･Jake Hunter Detective Story: Prism of Eyes
    Jake Hunter Detective Story: Prism of Eyes
  4. ･Alternate Jake Hunter: DAEDALUS - The Awakening of Golden Jazz
    Alternate Jake Hunter: DAEDALUS - The Awakening of Golden Jazz
  5. ･The Missing: J.J. Macfield and the Island of Memories
  6. ･World End Syndrome
    World End Syndrome
2019
  1. ･River City Girls
    River City Girls

    Introduction of the River City Girls series. Portrayed in an eye-catching comic book style, Misako and Kyoko join the fray in this River City spin-off, combining a memorable cast with stylish pixel art to create an unrivaled action-packed slugfest that anyone can enjoy.

  2. ･Kill la Kill -IF
    Kill la Kill -IF
2020
  1. ･UNDER NIGHT IN-BIRTH Exe:Late[cl-r]
    UNDER NIGHT IN-BIRTH Exe:Late[cl-r]
2021
  1. ･GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE-
    GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE-

    Boasting breathtaking visuals and refined mechanics, this latest installment of the cherished Guilty Gear franchise officially surpassed 1million global sales thanks to continued support from fans all over the world.

  2. ･BLAZBLUE ALTERNATIVE DARKWAR
    BLAZBLUE ALTERNATIVE DARKWAR
  3. ･River City Saga: Three Kingdoms
    River City Saga: Three Kingdoms

    Latest installment of the River City series.

2022
  1. ･River City Girls 2
    River City Girls 2

    Latest installment of the River City Girls series.

  2. ･DNF Duel
    DNF Duel

2023Arc System Works 35th Anniversary

ARC SYSTEM WORKS

May 12, 2023
Thanks to all of your support, Arc System Works celebrates our 35th anniversary.

We will continue to challenge ourselves and work to provide players with fresh gaming experiences.