Prepare for Armored Core 6: Fires of Rubicon with these essential entries in the series! While FromSoftware is known for its Souls-like games, the Armored Core franchise boasts a rich history spanning decades. This mech-based series, set in post-apocalyptic worlds, casts you as a mercenary completing contracts for the highest bidder. Success means earning money for repairs and upgrades to your powerful Armored Core mech. Failure? Well, that's game over.
The Armored Core series includes five main numbered titles, plus numerous spin-offs, resulting in a total of 16 games. The first two games share a continuity, while Armored Core 3, 4, and 5 each have their own separate storylines. Armored Core 6 will likely introduce a new continuity. To help you prepare, we've compiled a list of the best Armored Core games to play before the August 25th, 2023 release of Armored Core 6: Fires of Rubicon.
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