Armored Core 6: Fires of Rubicon's imminent release has many curious about the series' history. This guide highlights the best Armored Core games to play before diving into the latest installment.
The Armored Core Franchise
FromSoftware, renowned for Souls-like games, boasts a rich history with the Armored Core franchise, a long-running mech combat series spanning until the early 2010s. Set in a post-apocalyptic world, players assume the role of mercenaries, completing missions for the highest paying client.
Your objective as a mercenary is simple: client satisfaction. This could involve eliminating enemy combatants, scouting enemy positions, or even pursuing high-value targets. Successful missions yield funds used for mech maintenance and upgrades. Master your skills, and you'll dominate the battlefield with superior weaponry and armor. Failure, however, means mission failure.
The series comprises five main entries and numerous spin-offs, totaling sixteen games. The first two titles share a continuity, distinct from the separate timelines of Armored Core 3, 4, and 5. Armored Core 6: Fires of Rubicon, launching August 25, 2023, will likely establish a new continuity. To prepare for this new chapter, Game8 presents a curated selection of the best Armored Core games to experience before the release of Armored Core 6.
