Armored Core 6 Fires of Rubicon: Trailers, gameplay, release date & more

James Busby
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After a 10-year wait, Armored Core 6 is here. Hungry fans can finally sink their teeth into mouthwatering mechanized combat. If you want to know more about AC6, our succinct hub has key details on the game including trailers, platform availability, and more.

After many trailers and gameplay showcases, FromSoftware has finally released Armored Core 6: Fires of Rubicon. This long-awaited title was first announced at The Game Awards 2022, where a number of exciting details were revealed about the new game.

The Armored Core series is a third-person shooter that involves monolithic mechs blasting and bashing each other into oblivion. So, here’s everything you need to know about Armored Core 6.

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Armored Core 6 release date

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Armored Core 6 was finally announced at The Game Awards 2022.

Armored Core 6 released on August 25, 2023.

2023 has been a stacked year when it comes to new game releases, but fans of the series looking to hop in for the first time in several years are more than willing to carve out some time for the epic title.

Armored Core 6 platforms

The game is now available on PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.

Armored Core 6 trailers

Armored Core 6’s initial reveal trailer blew fans of the series away with its new visuals and the fact that a follow-up game to the dormant franchise was coming at all.

A trailer released on April 27, 2023, gave people a bit more detail as to what moment-to-moment gameplay will look like, along with the release date.

FromSoftware’s work on the Souls games and other titles in their recent library surely contributed to the evolution of the Armored Core games – as seen in the trailer below.

Armored Core 6 got its first gameplay reveal trailer on June 14, 2023, thanks to the Japanese publication Famitsu. The trailer showed over four minutes of gameplay footage featuring both exploration and combat in action.

Additionally, fans got a look at the in-game menus where players can customize their mechs.

AC6 saw its gameplay further expanded in a trailer from June 29, 2023. Bandai Namco released four and a half minutes of footage from the game.

Armored Core 6: Fires of Rubicon got a compelling story trailer on July 20, foreshadowing the setup for the game. The title has been shrouded in some mystery since its announcement, but the trailer gave a good sense of tone to the universe.

Armored Core 6 gameplay details

Armored Core 6 gameplay sees players move through massive environments with an emphasis on “rapid maneuverability” and “visceral vehicular combat.” If this doesn’t sound exciting enough, mecha pilots can also customize and assemble their very own AC.

We’ve told you everything you need to know about FromSoft’s Armored Core 6. In the meantime, why not check out our pages for some other big releases:

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James is Dexerto's Associate Games Editor who joined the website in 2020. He graduated from university with a degree in Journalism, before spending four years freelancing for GamesRadar+, PCGamesN, RPS, LoL Esports, Red Bull Gaming, and many more. You can find him covering everything from CoD, Apex Legends, Genshin Impact, and Monster Hunter. Need to get in touch? Email James at james.busby@dexerto.com.