Arc System Works Co., Ltd.(アークシステムワークス kabushiki gaisha,Āku Shisutemu Wākusu kabushiki gaisha),commonly referred to asArcSys,is a Japanesevideo game developerandpublisherlocated inYokohama.Founded by Minoru Kidooka in 1988, the company is known for arcade 2D fighting game franchises, includingGuilty GearandBlazBlue,as well as other license-based fighting games forDragon Ball FighterZ,Persona 4 Arena(Ultimax),Granblue Fantasy Versus(Rising), and others.
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Native name | アークシステムワークス kabushiki gaisha |
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Romanizedname | Āku Shisutemu Wākusu kabushiki gaisha |
| Company type | Kabushiki gaisha |
| Industry | Video games |
| Founded | May 12, 1988[1] |
| Founder | Minoru Kidooka |
| Headquarters | , |
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| Revenue |  ¥680 million |
Number of employees | 233 (2024)[4] |
| Website | arcsystemworks |
History
editThe company was founded in January 1988 and incorporated as Arc Co., Ltd. in May.[1]The company spent early years as a contract developer forSega,Sammy,andBanpresto.It consisted at the time of around eight developers; most of whom had previously worked at Sega including founder Minoru Kidooka.[5]It was renamed Arc System Works in 1991.[6]In 1992 they developed a game for the Famicom calledPizza Pop!.[7]The company produced a series ofSailor Moonvideo games for publisher Angel includingBishōjo Senshi Sailor Moon S: Jōgai Rantō!? Shuyaku Sōdatsusenwhich was the first fighting game they produced.[8]
They published their first title in 1995 which wasExectorfor thePlayStation.[6]
On June 11, 2015, the company acquired all intellectual properties ofTechnōs Japan,such asDouble DragonandKunio-kun,from Million Co., Ltd.[9]Even prior to its acquisition of Million's library, the company had been the publisher of Technōs' video games forVirtual Consolein Japan.[10][11][12][13]Following the transaction, the company took the publishing duties fromAksys Gamesfor Virtual Console releases in North America,[14][15]though some Technōs games were already published by Arc System Works.[16]
On February 6, 2017, the company acquired the rights to theJake Hunter,Theresia,Nazo no Jikenbo,andKoneko no Ieseries from publisherWorkJam.[17]On November 2, 2017, the company announced the establishment of aNorth Americanbranch inTorrance, California,known as Arc System Works America, Inc.[18]
In July 2024, Arc System Works has opened its European branch atParis,France.[19]
Games developed
edit| Year | Title | Platform(s) | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Final Lap | Family Computer | Namco |
| Double Dragon | Master System | Sega | |
| 1989 | Scramble Spirits | Master System | Sega |
| Rolling Thunder | Family Computer | Namco | |
| Battle Out Run | Master System | Sega | |
| Vigilante | Master System | Sega | |
| 1990 | Ghouls 'n Ghosts | Master System | Sega |
| Michael Jackson's Moonwalker | Master System | Sega | |
| Code Name: Viper | Nintendo Entertainment System | Capcom | |
| Chiyonofuji no Ōichō | Family Computer | Face | |
| Operation Wolf | PC Engine | NEC Avenue | |
| Pengo | Game Gear | Sega | |
| Super Monaco GP | Master System | Sega | |
| Hissatsu Shigotonin | Family Computer | Banpresto | |
| SD Sengoku Bushō Retsuden: Rekka no Gotoku Tenka o Nusure! | Family Computer | Banpresto | |
| 1991 | Battle Commander: Hachibushu Shura no Heihou | Super Famicom | Banpresto |
| 1992 | Pizza Pop! | Family Computer | Jaleco |
| Kyōryū Sentai Zyuranger | Family Computer | Angel | |
| Great Battle Cyber | Family Computer | Banpresto | |
| Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon | Game Boy | Angel | |
| Cyber Spin | Super NES | Takara | |
| Ayrton Senna's Super Monaco GP II | Master System | Sega | |
| 1993 | Battletoads | Game Gear,Genesis | Sega |
| Suzuka 8 Hours | Super NES | Namco | |
| 1994 | Gaia Saver | Super Famicom | Banpresto |
| Bishōjo Senshi Sailor Moon | Mega Drive | Bandai | |
| Bishōjo Senshi Sailor Moon S: Jōgai Rantō!? Shuyaku Sōdatsusen | Super Famicom | Angel | |
| 1995 | Exector | PlayStation | |
| Wizard's Harmony | PlayStation, Saturn | ||
| 1997 | Wizard's Harmony 2 | PlayStation, Saturn | |
| 1998 | Guilty Gear | PlayStation,PSP,PlayStation 3,PlayStation Vita,Windows,PlayStation 4,Nintendo Switch | Sammy Studios |
| Wizard's Harmony R | PlayStation | ||
| 1999 | Prismaticallization | Dreamcast,PlayStation | |
| Tanaka Torahiko no Uru Toraryuu Shogi | Dreamcast, PlayStation | ||
| 2000 | Guilty Gear X | NAOMI,Dreamcast,PlayStation 2,Game Boy Advance,Windows | Sammy Studios |
| Grappler Baki: Baki Saikyo Retsuden | PlayStation 2 | Tomy | |
| 2001 | Guilty Gear X Plus | PlayStation 2 | Sammy Studios |
| Digital Holmes | PlayStation 2 | ||
| 2002 | X: Unmei no Sentaku | PlayStation | Namco |
| 2003 | Guilty Gear X Ver.1.5 | Atomiswave | Sammy Studios |
| Guilty Gear X2 | NAOMI, PlayStation 2 | Sammy Studios | |
| Guilty Gear X2#Reload | NAOMI, PlayStation 2,Xbox,Windows, PSP | Sammy Studios | |
| 2004 | Guilty Gear Isuka | Atomiswave, PlayStation 2, Xbox, Windows | Sammy Studios |
| Dragon Ball Z: Supersonic Warriors | Game Boy Advance | Atari/Banpresto/Bandai | |
| 2005 | Fist of the North Star | Atomiswave, PlayStation 2 | Sega |
| Dragon Ball Z: Supersonic Warriors 2 | Nintendo DS | Atari/Banpresto/Bandai | |
| Guilty Gear XX Slash | NAOMI, PlayStation 2, PSP | Sammy Studios/SEGA | |
| 2006 | Guilty Gear XX Accent Core | NAOMI, PlayStation 2,Wii | Sammy Studios/Aksys Games (US) |
| 2007 | Guilty Gear 2: Overture | Xbox 360,Windows | Arc System Works/Aksys Games/505 Games |
| Battle Fantasia | Taito Type X2,PlayStation 3,Xbox 360, Windows | Arc System Works/Aksys Games/505 Games | |
| Hoshigami Remix | Nintendo DS | ASNetworks/Aksys Games/505 Games | |
| 2008 | Guilty Gear XX Accent Core Plus | PlayStation 2, PSP, Wii, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 | Sammy Studios/Arc System Works(Wii) |
| BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger | Taito Type X2, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Windows, PSP | Arc System Works/Aksys Games/PQube/Zen United | |
| Sengoku Basara X | System 246 / System 256,PlayStation 2 | Capcom | |
| Super Dodgeball Brawlers | Nintendo DS | Arc System Works/Aksys Games | |
| Tantei Jinguji Saburo DS | Nintendo DS | Arc System Works/WorkJam | |
| Petit Copter | Wii[20] | Aqua System | |
| Family Table Tennis | Wii | Aksys Games | |
| 2009 | Diva Girls: Princess on Ice | Wii, DS | 505 Games |
| Family Glide Hockey | Wii | Aksys Games | |
| Family Pirate Party | Wii | Aksys Games | |
| Family Mini Golf | Wii | Aksys Games | |
| Family Slot Car Racing | Wii | Aksys Games | |
| Family Card Games | Wii | Aksys Games | |
| Family Grand Tennis | Wii | Aksys Games | |
| BlazBlue: Continuum Shift | Taito Type X2, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 | Arc System Works/Aksys Games/Arc System Works UK | |
| Animal Puzzle Adventure | DSiWare | ||
| Jazzy Billiards | Nintendo DSi | ||
| Othello | Windows, Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo DSi, Nintendo Switch, PSP,PlayStation Vita,Wii,Wii U[21] | ||
| 2010 | BlazBlue: Continuum Shift II | Taito Type X2, PSP,Nintendo 3DS | Arc System Works/Aksys Games/Arc System Works UK |
| BlayzBloo: Super Melee Brawlers Battle Royale | DSiWare | ||
| 2011 | Hard Corps: Uprising | PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 | Konami |
| Nurarihyon no Mago: Hyakki Ryouran Taisen | PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 | Konami | |
| 2012 | BlazBlue: Chronophantasma | Taito Type X2, PlayStation 3, PlayStation Vita | Arc System Works/Aksys Games |
| Guilty Gear XX Accent Core Plus R | Arcade, PlayStation Vita, Windows,Nintendo Switch | Sammy Studios/Arc System Works (Steam) | |
| BlazBlue: Continuum Shift Extend | PlayStation Vita, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, PSP, Windows | Arc System Works/Aksys Games/Arc System Works UK | |
| Persona 4 Arena | Taito Type X2, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 | Atlus | |
| Kyūkōsha no Shōjo | Nintendo 3DS | ||
| Phi Brain: Kizuna no Puzzle | PlayStation Portable | ||
| 2013 | Persona 4 Arena Ultimax | Taito Type X2, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Nintendo Switch,PlayStation 4,Windows | Atlus/Sega |
| Xblaze Code: Embryo | PlayStation 3, PlayStation Vita, Windows | Arc System Works/Aksys Games/Funbox Media | |
| Magical Beat | PlayStation Vita | ||
| Damascus Gear: Operation Tokyo | PlayStation Vita, PlayStation 4, Windows, Nintendo Switch | Arc System Works | |
| 2014 | Guilty Gear Xrd -SIGN- | Sega RingEdge 2,PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Windows | Arc System Works/Aksys Games |
| BlazBlue: Chronophantasma Extend | Taito Type X2 (as 2.0), PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4,Xbox One,PlayStation Vita, Windows | Arc System Works/Aksys Games | |
| Conveni Dream | Nintendo 3DS | ||
| Fantasy Hero: Unsigned Legacy | PlayStation Vita, Nintendo Switch | ||
| Slice It! | Nintendo 3DS | Arc System Works/Aksys Games | |
| 2015 | Downtown Nekketsu Koushinkyoku: Soreyuke Daiundoukai All-Star Special | PlayStation 3 | |
| Family Tennis SP | Wii U | Aksys Games | |
| BlazBlue: Central Fiction | Taito Type X2, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Windows, Nintendo Switch | Arc System Works/Aksys Games/PQube | |
| XBlaze Lost: Memories | PlayStation 3, PlayStation Vita, Windows | Arc System Works/Aksys Games | |
| Dragon Ball Z: Extreme Butōden | Nintendo 3DS | Bandai Namco Entertainment | |
| 2016 | Guilty Gear Xrd -REVELATOR- | Sega RingEdge 2,PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Windows | Arc System Works/Aksys Games/Sony Interactive Entertainment(Sign) |
| Chase: Cold Case Investigations - Distant Memories | Nintendo 3DS[22] | Arc System Works/Aksys Games | |
| Inferno Climber | PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, Windows | ||
| One Piece: Great Pirate Colosseum | Nintendo 3DS | Bandai Namco Entertainment | |
| River City Melee: Battle Royale SP | PlayStation 4, Windows | Arc System Works, H2 Interactive | |
| 2017 | Double Dragon IV | PlayStation 4, Windows, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch | |
| Simple Mahjong Online | Nintendo Switch | ||
| Birthdays the Beginning | PlayStation 4, Windows | NIS America | |
| Jake Hunter Detective Story: Ghost of the Dusk | Nintendo 3DS | Arc System Works/Orange | |
| Shephy | Android, iOS, Nintendo Switch, Windows | ||
| 2018 | Dragon Ball FighterZ | PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Windows, Nintendo Switch,PlayStation 5,Xbox Series X/S | Bandai Namco Entertainment |
| Happy Birthdays | Nintendo Switch | NIS America | |
| BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle | PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, Windows, Arcade, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S | ||
| 2019 | Wizard's Symphony | PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch | |
| River City Melee Mach!! | PlayStation 4, Windows, Nintendo Switch | ||
| Stay Cool, Kobayashi-San!: A River City Ransom Story | PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Windows, Nintendo Switch | ||
| 2020 | Code Shifter | PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Windows, Nintendo Switch | |
| Granblue Fantasy Versus | PlayStation 4, Windows | Cygames/XSEED Games | |
| 2021 | Guilty Gear Strive | PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Windows, Arcade, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S | Arc System Works/Bandai Namco Entertainment |
| 2022 | DNF Duel[23] | PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Windows | Nexon |
| 2023 | Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising | PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Windows | Cygames/XSEED Games |
| 2024 | Another Code: Recollection | Nintendo Switch | Nintendo |
| Uma Musume: Pretty Derby: Party Dash | PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, Windows | Cygames |
Games published
edit| Year | Title | Platform(s) | Developers |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Castle of Shikigami III | Arcade,Wii,Xbox 360,Windows | Alfa System,Barnhouse Effect |
| 2007 | Hooked! Real Motion Fishing | Wii[24] | SIMS |
| 2009 | Strikers 1945 Plus Portable | PSP | Psikyo |
| 2011 | Arcana Heart 3 | PlayStation 3,Xbox 360 | Examu,Team Arcana |
| 2012 | Chaos Code | PlayStation 3,PlayStation 4,Windows | FK Digital |
| Go! Go! Kokopolo - Harmonious Forest Revenge[25] | Nintendo DS | Tanukii Studios Limited | |
| 2014 | Arcana Heart 3: Love Max!!!!! | Taito X2, PlayStation 3,PlayStation Vita,Windows | Examu, Team Arcana |
| Tokyo Twilight Ghost Hunters | PlayStation 3, PlayStation Vita | Toybox Inc. | |
| Under Night In-Birth: Exe Late | PlayStation 3, Windows | Ecole Software,French Bread | |
| 2015 | Skullgirls: 2nd Encore(Japan only) | PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita | Reverge Labs/Lab Zero |
| 2016 | Tokyo Twilight Ghost Hunters: Daybreak Special Gigs | PlayStation 3, PlayStation Vita, PlayStation 4, Windows | Toybox Inc. |
| 2017 | Arcana Heart 3: Love Max Six Stars!!!!! | Taito Type X2, Windows | Examu, Team Arcana |
| Melty Blood Actress Again Current Code | Windows | Type-Moon,French-Bread, Ecole Software | |
| Under Night In-Birth: Exe Late[st] | Sega RingEdge 2,PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita, Windows | Ecole Software, French Bread | |
| Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap(Asia only) | PlayStation 4 | Lizardcube | |
| DJMax Respect(Japan only) | PlayStation 4 | Rocky Studio,Neowiz MUCA | |
| 2018 | Resonance of Fate(Japan only) | PlayStation 4 | tri-Ace |
| World End Syndrome | Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 | Toybox Games | |
| The Missing: J.J. Macfield and the Island of Memories | Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4,Xbox One,Windows | White Owls Inc. | |
| 2019 | Kill la Kill the Game: IF | Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Windows | A+ Games |
| River City Girls | Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Windows,PlayStation 5 | WayForward | |
| 2020 | Under Night In-Birth: Exe Late[cl-r] | Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Windows,Sega ALLS HX | Ecole Software, French Bread |
| 2021 | Kowloon High-School Chronicle | Nintendo Switch | Toybox Inc. |
| Arcana Heart 3: Love Max Six Stars Xtend!!!!! | Windows, ex-Arcadia | Team Arcana | |
| River City Saga: Three Kingdoms | Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Windows | A+ Games | |
| 2022 | Ground Divers![26] | Nintendo Switch | Studio Tsuruhashi |
| RWBY: Arrowfell[27] | Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4,PlayStation 5,Windows, Xbox One,Xbox Series X/S | WayForward | |
| River City Girls 2 | Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Windows, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S | WayForward | |
| 2023 | Under Night In-Birth II [Sys:Celes] | Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Windows | French Bread |
| 2024 | Library of Ruina | Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 | Project Moon |
| River City Saga: Three Kingdoms Next[28] | Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Windows | A+ Games, R-Force Entertainment | |
| 2025 | Hunter × Hunter: Nen × Impact[29] | Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Windows | Eighting |
| Double Dragon Revive[30] | PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Windows | Yuke's |
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