The development team at FromSoftware typically work on two franchises which are quite different from one another. The first are the ‘Souls’ games such as Demons Souls and Dark Souls, but also expand into one-off works including Bloodborne and arguably one of the best games of 2022, Elden Ring. The second franchise, more relevant to this announcement is the Armored Core series, an action-oriented mecha game which has seen ten years since its last major entry. FromSoftware and Bandai Namco Entertainment have both confirmed that work is underway on Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon.
According to the development teams, Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon seeks to offer players “a game experience based on the mech game know-how FromSoftware cultivated over 25 years of developing games in the series, but now introducing groundbreaking gameplay found in the developer’s recent action games. The new ARMORED CORE title will combine these elements into thrilling action that only mechas can provide. The game promises to be a unique entry in the mech action game genre”.
Further elaborating, they announced: “In ARMORED CORE VI FIRES OF RUBICON, players will be able to freely move through massive three-dimensional environments with rapid maneuverability while experiencing visceral vehicular combat. Signature to FromSoftware’s carefully crafted game design, the game will feature challenging and memorable battles along with a fulfilling progression system and deep gameplay, all of it now powered by assembling mechs and going to combat with massive bosses. Players will recognize the sense of satisfaction and achievement when they overcome a difficult situation and relish momentary victory, and perhaps a boost to their standing, before encountering the next challenge”.
Expect to hear more about Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon in the coming months.
