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‘Armored Core 6’ Release Date: Story, Gameplay, and More

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Bandai Namco Entertainment development studio FromSoftware is on the run of a lifetime. Since popularizing the “Soulsbourne” subgenre of action RPGs, the game creation house has produced a lineup of high-caliber games from the Demon’s/Dark Souls franchise. The rest of the studio’s most esteemed releases have increased its status as a top-five developer – Bloodborne, Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice, and Elden Ring have all been released to critical acclaim and brought in impressive sales numbers. Before FromSoftware became known as the studio that creates the toughest gaming experiences known to man, it was better known as the studio that created a line of games focused on building formidable mechs known as “Armored Cores.” The last time we got a game in that franchise was back in 2013 with Armored Core: Verdict Day. And now in 2023, FromSoftware is ready to indulge in mechanized warfare all over again. Stay with us as we break down the Armored Core 6 release date, story, gameplay, and more.

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Release Date
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The Armored Core 6 release date is officially slated for August 25, 2023, and will be available for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PS4, Xbox One, and PC – Steam. The game’s full name is Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon and its pre-order bonus comes in the form of the MELANDER C3 G13 Special Customization “TENDERFOOT,” which is split up into early gameplay unlocks for the following items – the MELANDER C3 parts set, an emblem, and an exclusive AC Decal. The game comes in five different editions split off into Standard, Digital Deluxe, Launch, Collector’s, and Premium.

The Standard Edition just comes with the physical base game, while the Digital Deluxe Edition with a digital download for the game, plus access to the game’s digital art book and the digital soundtrack. The Launch Edition comes with all those goodies, the physical base game, a physical poster, physical art cards, and physical stickers. The Collector’s Edition provides players with the physical base game, an exclusive physical steelbook case, a physical 40-page hardcover artbook, a physical Armored Core figurine, a set of four pin badges, a collection of physical stickers, and access to the game’s digital soundtrack. And finally, the Premium Edition comes with everything the Collector’s Edition features plus a physical garage replica that houses your Armored Core figurine.

Story

Armored Core IV takes place on a planet called “Rubicon 3.” The human race ends up discovering a new essential energy source referred to as “Coral,” which is noted as something that could greatly improve humanity’s technological capabilities. Chaos ensues when Coral ends up becoming the cause of a calamitous event known as “The Fires of Ibis,” which results in Rubicon 3 becoming engulfed in flames and leading to the nearby star system getting caught up in the ensuing fire. After a half-century of waiting for those fires to calm down, humanity makes another bid at claiming Coral. As an Armored Core pilot and mercenary that works for a handler codenamed “Walter,” you’ll take on assorted tasks for different groups that fight for control of that rediscovered crucial substance.

Gameplay

Armored Core fans know what to look forward to here. For FromSoftware fans that took note of the studio because of its Soulsbourne games, here’s the gist of what this game will entail. Players will get the opportunity to customize their very own Armored Core mechs, which can be outfitted with four weapon slots (with one in each arm and two equipped on the mech’s back). They’ll be able to take flight and engage in omnidirectional battles with other mechs across expansive locales. Players can also look forward to clashing with massive bosses, which is a signature trait of FromSoftware’s latest and greatest games. Armored Core VI will primarily focus on giving players assorted missions where credits are awarded to them upon successful completion. Those credits will go into obtaining new parts and weapons for your Armored Cores. Thankfully, players won’t have any credits taken away from them should they fail any mission.

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