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ARMORED CORE VI FIRES OF RUBICON

FromSoftware · Aug 25, 2023

PC · PS5 · Series X|S · PS4 · Xbox One

Teen

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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.

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Scores by platform

PC

Critic 8.8 (35 critics) · Gamer 9.5

8.9

PlayStation 5

Critic 8.7 (53 critics) · Gamer 9.4

8.8

Xbox Series X|S

Critic 8.3 (17 critics) · Gamer 8.7

8.3

PlayStation 4

Critic 8.6 (5 critics) · Gamer 9.4

8.5

Xbox One

Critic 8.5 (4 critics) · Gamer 8.6

8.2

Critic reviews

  • Game Revolution

    Jason Faulkner · Dec 28, 2023

    9.0
    Overall, Armored Core 6 is excellent for newcomers and longtime fans alike. It serves as a great introduction to the series, and you don’t need to be familiar with past entries to have a great time. On the flip side, the gameplay and mechanics are familiar enough that you’ll feel instantly at home here if you played AC5 or Verdict Day. Given the positive response to AC6, I hope we see more of the series sooner rather than later. It deserves to be one of FromSoftware’s cornerstones as much as the studio’s Souls games do.
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  • 3rd-strike.com

    Ibuki · Sep 19, 2023

    8.6
    Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon is probably the best mech game out there. While this 6th installment does have a few difficulty spikes players will need to overcome, the title is also very accessible to newcomers and fans of older entries in the series. Fires of Rubicon has all the necessary components for a great mech game, such as the option to make your own impressive rig, action-packed gameplay, responsive controls, and of course interesting enemies that cross your path.
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  • Video Chums

    A.J. Maciejewski · Sep 19, 2023

    8.3
    ARMORED CORE VI FIRES OF RUBICON is a great mech combat game that boasts a surprisingly moody atmosphere while offering one of the most rewarding customisation components in all of gaming. So, definitely play it if you love tough combat and plenty of explosions.
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  • Xbox Tavern

    James Davie · Sep 17, 2023

    8.9
    After laying dormant for a while, Armored Core has returned to light up the stage on hardware that makes the most of its grandeur. Fires of Rubicon feels exciting to play, it looks superb, it’s fast and furious, it’s devastating and badass, it’s all you could imagine a modern Armored Core game to be. Sure, humans are absent and all the codenames and straightforward characters make it rather unrelatable, but when you’re caught up in thrilling tussles with all manner of mechanised robots, nothing else will matter.
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  • Hey Poor Player

    Jon Davis · Sep 09, 2023

    9.0
    Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon is a game you can check off your list in a manageable timeframe, a nod to the simpler times of gaming. It’s a reminder that sometimes, you don’t need vast open worlds or endless quests to have a blast.
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  • Game Skinny

    John Schutt · Sep 07, 2023

    9.0
    If you’re looking for a fast-paced, highly customizable, punishing but fun mech action game, there’s no other game on the market I can recommend more than Armored Core 6. Its few foibles are easy enough for me to forgive, and if you can break through some of its early walls, I guarantee you will find a magical experience unlike anything else on the market right now.
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Gamer reviews

  • Cytos

    Mar 24, 2025 · PS5

    9.0

    Get in The Robot, 621

    In traditional FromSoftware fashion, I went into this game blind with only a vague idea as to what was going on lore wise. However, this doesn’t take away from the fact that Armored Core 6 is an addicting experience. The fact that you can build mechs And tailor each individual component to your style of gameplay only adds to the replay value. Much like previous FromSoft games, it’s a difficult experience, but a rewarding one too. AC6 doesn’t hold your hand every step of the way, but forces you to experiment with different builds in order to dominate the battlefield. I also can’t stop praising the customization features for your mechs. The ability to create custom decals and share them with other players via downloadable codes is just awesome. I spent much of my playtime blasting enemies in an Armored Core covered in Pochita and Bloodborne decals.

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  • ayad

    Jan 30, 2024 · PS5

    9.0

    Mech Revolution

    Armored Core VI nails it for mech fans! Customization is off the charts—you can tweak your mech to your liking without spending extra. It's a throwback to the glory days of PS2, but with all the shiny new-gen polish. Loads of content, zero bugs, and gameplay that keeps you coming back for more. The mech movement is slick, and FromSoftware proves again that they don't miss. It's a must-play for anyone who loves a good mech throwdown.

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  • Neil Yamit

    Oct 3, 2023 · PC

    8.5

    It's fun

    This is the closest you'll ever be to becoming a Gundam pilot. I haven't played previous AC games so it took me a while to get the hang of the game's mechanics. It was, honestly, frustrating at the get go. But it awakened the competitive side of me so I kept on. Late into the 2nd chapter, it started to become really fun. Customizing my mech was probably one of the more fun aspects of the game. Repeatedly dying and eventually killing the boss is another. What can I say... it's just fun! Today, I finally finished the story... after **60 HOURS!** I, however, don't think I have the patience to go through all of it again.

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  • Philip Tauschek

    Oct 1, 2023 · PC

    6.0

    ARMORED CORE VI FIRES OF RUBICON

    Oh man. The memories I had with playing Armored Core back then in the PS1. Climbing the arena ladder in Masters of Arena is by far one of the best moments I had in Armored Core MoA. Truly a beautiful moment. But this AC. This is kinda meh. I hate to say it. But Armored Core 6 is mediocre. Yes it has the engaging combat, the controls are fluid, the music is impressive in the right moments but it just feels hollow. I don't know but maybe I've grown off from this mech series without realizing it until I got my hands to its latest game. Maybe my nostalgia fooled me into thinking that this game would provide me the same feelings I had in playing AC for the first time. That could be true. Who knows. But what I do know is that after beating the game (got the bad ending who cares), I didn't want to go for the new game plus mode. I just didn't felt like going for a second round. Because, like I said. It felt mediocre. It felt like a chore. So many people complained about the difficulty spike. What spike? The game was easy to mid in terms of difficulty. Its tough if you expect to go through the game using a specific build without constantly customizing your mech. This has been a staple in all AC games. To the people who complained about the difficulty, all I can say is GET FILTERED! All in all, if you enjoyed the AC games of the past, give this a go. I still don't think this tops off AC MoA but its good enough to waste a couple of hours.

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  • Feliciano Mondigo III

    Aug 29, 2023 · PS5

    10

    Mecha Perfected

    My first Armored Core game. Like Elden Ring, FromSoft never disappoints with their style and art direction. Everything you do in this game is tailored to create your own version of a metallic monster. It instantly became one of my favorite games of 2023. Second only to Tears Of The Kingdom. The nonstop action, heavy customization and the stylish boss fights make up for its short game time. I am currently itching to get my hands on the other endings and getting S-Rank for every mission. It's gonna be a daunting task, but my Zimmerman AC is ready for everything. It's an absolute blast, literally and figuratively.

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