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Due · 60–150% of the usual gap
Late-cycle. The series is in or near its usual release window — a new entry is due.

Multiple publishers · 1997–present · 25 Entries

Cadence1.75 yrs
Last entry1 yr
Expected~Mar 2027
SentimentIGDB user ratings, oldest to newest
77 (1997) → 79 (2025)
Average 81 across 17 entries
  1. Elden Ring Nightreign

    Elden Ring Nightreign

    Latest entry|Released May 30, 2025|On time

    Since last release: 1 yr 9 mos
    Previous: Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon
    Typical release: Jun 2025
    Usual gap then: 1.75 yrs
    On time

    Since this release: 1 yr 5 mos

    IGDB user rating 79View ↗

  2. Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon

    Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon

    Released Aug 24, 2023|A little early

    Since last release: 1 yr 6 mos
    Previous: Elden Ring
    Typical release: Feb 2024
    Usual gap then: 2 yrs
    6 months early

    IGDB user rating 80View ↗

  3. Elden Ring

    Elden Ring

    Released Feb 25, 2022|Very late

    Since last release: 2 yrs 11 mos
    Previous: Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice
    Typical release: Oct 2020
    Usual gap then: 1.5 yrs
    1 yr 4 mos late

    IGDB user rating 93View ↗

  4. Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice

    Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice

    Released Mar 22, 2019|Very late

    Since last release: 3 yrs
    Previous: Dark Souls III
    Typical release: Mar 2017
    Usual gap then: 11.5 mos
    2 yrs late

    IGDB user rating 90View ↗

  5. Dark Souls III

    Dark Souls III

    Released Mar 24, 2016|A little late

    Since last release: 1 yr
    Previous: Bloodborne
    Typical release: Feb 2016
    Usual gap then: 11 mos
    1 month late

    IGDB user rating 87View ↗

  6. Bloodborne

    Bloodborne

    Released Mar 24, 2015|A little late

    Since last release: 1 yr
    Previous: Dark Souls II
    Typical release: Jan 2015
    Usual gap then: 10.5 mos
    2 months late

    IGDB user rating 91View ↗

  7. Dark Souls II

    Dark Souls II

    Released Mar 11, 2014|Early

    Since last release: 6 mos
    Previous: Armored Core: Verdict Day
    Typical release: Oct 2014
    Usual gap then: 1 yr
    7 months early

    IGDB user rating 79View ↗

  8. Armored Core: Verdict Day

    Armored Core: Verdict Day

    Released Sep 24, 2013|Very late

    Since last release: 1 yr 8 mos
    Previous: Armored Core V
    Typical release: Nov 2012
    Usual gap then: 10 mos
    10 months late

    IGDB user rating 75View ↗

  9. Armored Core V

    Armored Core V

    Released Jan 26, 2012|Early

    Since last release: 4 mos
    Previous: Dark Souls
    Typical release: Oct 2012
    Usual gap then: 1 yr
    8 months early

    IGDB user rating 80View ↗

  10. Dark Souls

    Dark Souls

    Released Sep 22, 2011|Very late

    Since last release: 1 yr 7 mos
    Previous: Armored Core: Last Raven Portable
    Typical release: Dec 2010
    Usual gap then: 9.5 mos
    9 months late

    IGDB user rating 87View ↗

  11. Armored Core: Last Raven Portable

    Armored Core: Last Raven Portable

    Released Mar 04, 2010|A little early

    Since last release: 7 mos
    Previous: Armored Core 3 Portable
    Typical release: Jun 2010
    Usual gap then: 11 mos
    4 months early

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  12. Armored Core 3 Portable

    Armored Core 3 Portable

    Released Jul 30, 2009|Very late

    Since last release: 1 yr 4 mos
    Previous: Armored Core: For Answer
    Typical release: Dec 2008
    Usual gap then: 8.5 mos
    8 months late

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  13. Armored Core: For Answer

    Armored Core: For Answer

    Released Mar 19, 2008|Very early

    Since last release: 1 mo
    Previous: Armored Core Mobile 4
    Typical release: Feb 2009
    Usual gap then: 1 yr
    11 months early

    IGDB user rating 88View ↗

  14. Armored Core Mobile 4

    Armored Core Mobile 4

    Released Feb 28, 2008|A little late

    Since last release: 1 yr 2 mos
    Previous: Armored Core 4
    Typical release: Nov 2007
    Usual gap then: 11 mos
    3 months late

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  15. Armored Core 4

    Armored Core 4

    Released Dec 21, 2006|Very late

    Since last release: 1 yr 5 mos
    Previous: Armored Core: Last Raven
    Typical release: Apr 2006
    Usual gap then: 8 mos
    8 months late

    IGDB user rating 72View ↗

  16. Armored Core: Last Raven

    Armored Core: Last Raven

    Released Aug 04, 2005|A little early

    Since last release: 8 mos
    Previous: Armored Core: Formula Front
    Typical release: Aug 2005
    Usual gap then: 8.5 mos
    1 month early

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  17. Armored Core: Formula Front

    Armored Core: Formula Front

    Released Dec 12, 2004|Very early

    Since last release: 1 mo
    Previous: Armored Core: Nine Breaker
    Typical release: Oct 2005
    Usual gap then: 11.5 mos
    10 months early

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  18. Armored Core: Nine Breaker

    Armored Core: Nine Breaker

    Released Oct 28, 2004|Early

    Since last release: 7 mos
    Previous: Armored Core: Nexus
    Typical release: May 2005
    Usual gap then: 1.25 yrs
    6 months early

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  19. Armored Core: Nexus

    Armored Core: Nexus

    Released Mar 18, 2004|On time

    Since last release: 1 yr 2 mos
    Previous: Silent Line: Armored Core
    Typical release: Mar 2004
    Usual gap then: 1.25 yrs
    On time

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  20. Silent Line: Armored Core

    Silent Line: Armored Core

    Released Jan 23, 2003|Early

    Since last release: 10 mos
    Previous: Armored Core 3
    Typical release: Aug 2003
    Usual gap then: 1.25 yrs
    7 months early

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  21. Armored Core 3

    Armored Core 3

    Released Apr 04, 2002|Late

    Since last release: 1 yr 8 mos
    Previous: Armored Core 2
    Typical release: Sep 2001
    Usual gap then: 1.25 yrs
    6 months late

    IGDB user rating 76View ↗

  22. Armored Core 2

    Armored Core 2

    Released Aug 03, 2000|Very late

    Since last release: 1 yr 6 mos
    Previous: Armored Core: Master of Arena
    Typical release: Dec 1999
    Usual gap then: 10 mos
    8 months late

    IGDB user rating 70View ↗

  23. Armored Core: Master of Arena

    Armored Core: Master of Arena

    Released Feb 04, 1999

    IGDB user rating 76View ↗

  24. Armored Core: Project Phantasma

    Armored Core: Project Phantasma

    Released Dec 04, 1997

    IGDB user rating 70View ↗

  25. Armored Core

    Armored Core

    First entry|Released Jul 10, 1997

    IGDB user rating 77View ↗

FromSoftware

1997 — 2025

  • Armored Core
  • Armored Core: Project Phantasma
  • Armored Core: Master of Arena
  • Armored Core 2
  • Armored Core 3
  • Silent Line: Armored Core
  • Armored Core: Nexus
  • Armored Core: Nine Breaker
  • Armored Core: Formula Front
  • Armored Core: Last Raven
  • Armored Core 4
  • Armored Core Mobile 4
  • Armored Core: For Answer
  • Armored Core 3 Portable
  • Armored Core: Last Raven Portable
  • Dark Souls
  • Armored Core V
  • Armored Core: Verdict Day
  • Dark Souls II
  • Bloodborne
  • Dark Souls III
  • Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice
  • Elden Ring
  • Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon
  • Elden Ring Nightreign
25 Entries

FromSoftware FAQ

When is the next FromSoftware game coming out?
Based on the series' recent rhythm of about 1.75 years, the next FromSoftware game is expected around March 2027. The latest entry is Elden Ring Nightreign (May 30, 2025).
How long is the usual gap between FromSoftware games?
Lately, mainline FromSoftware games arrive about every 1.75 years. That's an average of the gaps between all 25 entries since 1997, with the most recent gaps counting most.
What is the latest FromSoftware game?
The most recent mainline FromSoftware game is Elden Ring Nightreign, released May 30, 2025.
How many mainline FromSoftware games are there?
There are 25 mainline FromSoftware games, from Armored Core (1997) to Elden Ring Nightreign (2025).

Predictions follow the series' own release rhythm. How we track