【FGO】Dominating the iOS Top-Grossing Chart for 10 Days: What's Driving the Revenue Surge?

FGO's Japanese server has been on a commercial roll lately. Statistics show that in the twenty days since the anniversary event started on the 31st, the game claimed the top spot on the gaming revenue chart for 18 days and dominated the overall top-grossing chart for 14 days. The OP attributes this record-breaking performance to a combination of the unprecedented success of the 2.6 story chapter and the hype surrounding the debut of Archetype: Earth (Princess).

The community debate is heating up. Some players argue that attributing current performance solely to 2.6 is a stretch, pointing out that the high ranking is primarily driven by the 'hard carry' of four consecutive limited banners, including Merlin (Prototype), Berserker Ibuki-Douji, and Summer Skadi. Notably, the appealing card art of the new characters resonated strongly with player preferences (often referred to as 'XP' in Chinese gaming slang).

Regarding the long-term impact of chapter 2.6, some commenters noted that while the recent 2.65 chapter was somewhat underwhelming, the 2.6 narrative successfully brought back many 'lapsed' players, creating a lasting effect. Even with the game giving away a generous amount of free currency, the sheer revenue consistency is 'ha-ren' (terrifying/amazing). Additionally, fans are comparing these numbers to other industry titans like Umamusume, estimating the total revenue haul in the hundreds of millions.