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Armored Core 6: Fires of Rubicon

From Software returns to the Armored Core series for the first time since 2013 with Armored Core 6: Fires of Rubicon. Set on a distant planet known as Rubicon 3, humanity has caused a catastrophic event while harvesting a new sustainable energy source, forcing them to abandon their efforts and the planet. Roughly fifty years later, humanity has returned to claim the resource. As a mercenary for hire, players will take jobs from various factions that inhabit Rubicon 3. Despite the long history of the Armored Core series, no prior knowledge is necessary to jump into this sixth entry.

Armored Core 6 Fires of Rubicon Game Poster
Armored Core 6: Fires of Rubicon

Franchise
Armored Core
Released
August 25, 2023
Developer(s)
From Software
Publisher(s)
Bandai Namco Entertainment
Genre(s)
Action , Simulation
ESRB
T
Prequel(s)
Armored Core: Verdict Day , Armored Core 5 , Armored Core: For Answer , Armored Core 4 , Armored Core: Nexus , Silent Line: Armored Core , Armored Core 3 , Armored Core 2: Another age , Armored Core 2 , Armored Core: Project Phantasma , Armored Core
Mode
Single-player, Multiplayer

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