The 20th anniversary soundtrack CD box containing all the background music from the past "Armored Core" series will be released on November 1!

FromSoftware announced that it will release "ARMORED CORE ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK 20th ANNIVERSARY BOX" on November 1, 2018 (Thursday) to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the mecha-customization action game series "ARMORED CORE".

The "ARMORED CORE ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK 20th ANNIVERSARY BOX" is a CD collection containing all of the in-game BGM from the past Armored Core series. It includes soundtracks from 15 home video game titles and 4 cell phone applications, including titles that have not been previously released as soundtracks. In addition, two bonus discs containing additional DLC tracks from "ARMORED CORE VERDICT DAY" and sound sources and remixed versions not included in the game are also included, for a total of 20 complete CD boxes.

In addition, as a limited edition model, "ARMORED CORE ORIGINAL" includes an original design model of "CD Recco" (manufactured by I-O DATA DEVICE Co., Ltd.), which can import music CDs directly to iPhone and Android smartphones, etc. without the need for a PC. SOUNDTRACK 20th ANNIVERSARY BOX LIMITED EDITION" is also included in the lineup.

Please note that this product is only available on Amazon.co.jp and will not be sold at general CD stores or other online stores.

This is a superb CD collection of music from the "ARMORED CORE" series, so why not enjoy these gems of music while looking back over the 20 years of its history?

ARMORED CORE ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK 20th ANNIVERSARY BOX
Release date: November 1, 2018 (Thursday)
Price: 18,500 yen (excluding tax)
Details URL: #1: Original Soundtrack

1: Original Soundtrack CD
(Blu-spec CD®2, picture label specification: 18 discs)
This 18-CD set contains 394 tracks of in-game BGM from 15 titles in the home video game console series and 4 titles in the cell phone application series, and uses Blu-spec CD®2 technology (*1) to provide high-quality sound that is faithful to the original source material. The discs are newly designed with picture label specifications.

＜List of Titles Included
ARMORED CORE (1997.7), ARMORED CORE PROJECT PHANTASMA (1997.12), ARMORED CORE MASTER OF ARENA (1999.2), ARMORED CORE 2 (2000.8), ARMORED CORE 2 ANOTHER AGE (2001.4), ARMORED CORE 3 (2002.4), ARMORED CORE 3 SILENT LINE (2003.1), ARMORED CORE NEXUS (2004.3), ARMORED CORE MOBILE MISSON (2004.5), ARMORED CORE NINE BREAKER (2004.10), ARMORED CORE FORMULA FRONT [PSP] (2004.12), ARMORED CORE FORMULA FRONT [PS2] (2005.3), ARMORED CORE LAST RAVEN (2005.8), ARMORED CORE MOBILE 2 (2005.10), ARMORED CORE FORMULA FRONT International [PSP the Best] (2005.11), ARMORED CORE 4 (2006.12), ARMORED CORE MOBILE 3 ( (2007.1), ARMORED CORE MOBILE 4 (2008.2) ARMORED CORE for Answer (2008.3), ARMORED CORE V (2012.1), ARMORED CORE VERDICT DAY (2013.9)

(*1) What is Blu-spec CD®2?
It is a high-quality CD manufacturing technology that has been researched and developed by Sony Music Entertainment Inc. and utilizes Blu-ray Disc manufacturing technology. #2
Blu-spec CD® and the Blu-spec CD® logo mark are trademarks of Sony Music Entertainment Inc.

2: SPECIAL DISC vol.1 "ARMORED CORE VERDICT DAY DLC Music
This disc contains the complete soundtracks from the sixth additional downloadable content for "ARMORED CORE VERDICT DAY".
Also includes the song "Vanishing, Day After Day" used in the promotional video.

3: SPECIAL DISC vol. 2 "Outtakes & Remix version Music
Included in this disc are songs that have not been used in the main game, remixes of existing songs, and other music that has not been released before. It also includes the song "Stardust ~ARMORED CORE for Answer PV~" used in the promotional video, as well as many newly written songs.

4: Visual Book "The 20-year History of ARMORED CORE
This visual book looks back on the history of the series with CG art and original mecha design drawings. It also contains lyrics of the songs with vocals, self-liner notes by the sound composer, and a long interview.

5: Company & Organization Emblem Sticker Sheets
Sticker sheets with a total of 123 emblems of companies and organizations that have appeared in the history of the Armored Core series.

6: Original Disc Case & Box
A special digi-disc case (3 copies for 6 CDs, 1 copy for 2 CDs) and a visual book are all included in a single sleeve box.

Limited edition model.
■ARMORED CORE ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK 20th ANNIVERSARY BOX
LIMITED EDITION
Release date: November 1, 2018 (Thursday)
Price: 29,800 yen (excluding tax)

The standard model "ARMORED CORE ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK 20th ANNIVERSARY BOX" is accompanied by a special "CD recorder" (*) (CDRI-W24AI2/) with the original design of the main aircraft "XCA-00/Unfang" from the first "Armored Core". (CDRI-W24AI2/AC). Please note that this product is completely limited in quantity, and we ask for your understanding in advance in the event that the product is sold out.
(*1) Hardware specifications are equivalent to those of the CDRI-W24AI2 series.

(*2) What is CD Recorder (CDRI-W24AI2 series)
It is a CD recorder for smartphones compatible with iOS and Android, manufactured and sold by I-O Data Device Co. It can wirelessly import music CDs directly to smartphones without the need for a PC. The CD import speed has been further increased by supporting the high-speed 5GHz band (11ac), which is resistant to radio interference.
The imported music CDs can be listened to anytime with the "CD Recorder App". This comprehensive music app can play not only songs imported from CDs, but also songs stored on Android devices and songs imported from iTunes, You can enjoy your music comfortably.

Product Information
ARMORED CORE ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK 20th ANNIVERSARY BOX (standard model)
Price: 18,500 yen (19,980 yen including tax)
Release date: November 1, 2018 (Thursday)
∙ 20 CDs (427 songs in total) * Blu-spec CD®2 / picture label specification
Includes a 240-page jacket-bound visual booklet and emblem sticker sheet

ARMORED CORE ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK 20th ANNIVERSARY BOX LIMITED EDITION (limited quantity model)
Price: 29,800 yen (32,184 yen including tax)
Release date: November 1, 2018 (Thursday)
Armored Core original design "CD recorder" (CDRI-W24AI2/AC) included with standard model

Armored Core Original Design "CD Recorder" (CDRI-W24AI2/AC)
CDRI-W24AI2/AC (XCA-00/ANFANG model)
This CD recorder features the design of ANFANG, who appeared in the opening video of the first Armored Core. The mono eye part lights up with LEDs during operation.
The image is for illustrative purposes only. It may differ slightly from the actual product.
This product is sold exclusively on Amazon.co.jp.
This product is not available at general CD stores or other online stores.

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