Summary
Armored Core 6: Fires of Rubiconhas released its newest update, which introduces plenty of balance changes and bug fixes. This isArmored Core 6: Fires of Rubicon’s first update since patch 1.05.
Armored Core 6’s December updateadded a ranked matchmaking system as well as new frame parts, weapons, name plates, and more. FromSoftware’s mech-based action game has struggled to maintain a solid player base since its launch in August 2023, despite receiving strong reviews from fans and critics alike. Currently, it sits at just under 2,000 average Steam players in the last 30 days after peaking at 156,000 players at launch. This is largely due toArmored Core 6being a single-player game first and foremost, causing most players to move on once they had completed its PvE content. However, some fans hope thatArmored Core 6can recapture some of its fan base by releasing solid updates, and its latest one has just been released.
Armored Core 6released its patch 1.06 on February 5, which introduced balance changes to a wide variety of weapon units, frame parts, and inner parts. The changes include nerfs to the Viento needle gun and LCB laser cannon, and buffs to the WLT FCS and Kasuar reverse joint. All in all, 21 weapon units, 19 frame parts, and 8 inner parts were rebalanced, with the changes likely having a significant impact onArmored Core 6’s current meta. Patch 1.06 also implemented various bug fixes, such as tank legs incorrectly causing a shorter hit stun and back weapons improperly firing after being reloaded. The update is now available on all platforms, andArmored Core 6advises users to apply the new patch before attempting to play online.
Armored Core 6is regarded as one ofFromSoftware’s best mech games, so hopefully, the newest patch will help encourage players to return.AlthoughArmored Core 6is primarily a single-player PvE game, its PvP multiplayer offers a high skill ceiling for players to work towards. The newest balance changes were positively received by the community, as they nerfed some of the more frustrating meta tools while buffing rarely used off-meta tools. Fans hope these changes will help showcaseArmored Core 6’s excellent combat.
Armored Core 6even manages to crack thelist of FromSoftware’s highest-rated games on Steam, which is an extremely competitive category. It’s only beaten by hits likeDark Souls Remastered,Elden Ring,Dark Souls 3, andSekiro: Shadows Die Twice.
As for the future, fans can expectmore FromSoftware content this year. However, DLC forArmored Core 6, in particular, is not confirmed to be in development. ButElden Ringfans can look forward to the Shadow of the Erdtree expansion, which is rumored to release sometime this year.
Player AC related fixes
Mission/enemy related fixes
System related fixes
Armored Core 6: Fires of Rubicon
WHERE TO PLAY
Combining FromSoftware’s longstanding expertise in mech games with their signature action gameplay, ARMORED CORE VI FIRES OF RUBICON brings a brand-new action experience to the series.Dynamic, Omni-directional Battles Players will pilot their mech in fast-paced, omni-directional battles, taking advantage of massive stages and their mech’s mobility on land and in the air to ensure victory.Customized Parts for Individual Battle Styles Customize Armored Core parts to suit a large variety of playstyles. Selecting different parts not only changes the mech’s attacks, but also directly affects its movement and battle style, so each mission can be approached with a unique mech strategy.Thrilling Boss Battles Deploy a wide variety of offensive and defensive tactics at close and long range to take down powerful enemy bosses.
