Armored Core 6: Fires of Rubicon confirmed at The Games Awards 2022

Nearly a year after poll screenshots were first leaked, FromSoftware finally announced Armored Core 6: Fires of Rubicon. It will be released in 2023 for Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PS4, PS5, and PC, with Bandai Namco serving as publisher.

Very little was officially revealed, but it comes from the “legendary minds” at FromSoftware, which probably means Hidetaka Miyazaki is at the helm. According to the survey, the story centers on a substance called Melange, which caused a “cosmic catastrophe” on the planet Bashtar and other star systems. Various factions vie for Melange, as she seemingly reappears.

It’s reportedly a third-person shooter with melee combat and “an overwhelming sense of scale that only mecha can provide.” There is reportedly a lot more customization and a bigger map to explore.

The last title in the series was Armored Core: Verdict Dayreleased in 2013 for PS3 and Xbox 360. It received average critical acclaim, so time will tell if Armored Core 6 it’s a noticeable improvement. You can check out the first trailer below.