Summary
- Armored Core 6: Fires of Rubicon surpasses 3 million sales, marking a major achievement for the franchise.
- Critics praise the vehicular combat game's quality, a departure from previous Armored Core titles.
- The success of AC6 paves the way for a promising future for the mecha-based action series.
Armored Core 6: Fires of Rubicon has sold more than 3 million units, reaching a major sales landmark for the returning franchise. Developer FromSoftware's Armored Core 6 is the first game in the long-running mecha series since 2013's Armored Core: Verdict Day.
Being a series reboot, Armored Core 6: Fires of Rubicon brought a classic FromSoftware IP back into discussion when it rolled out on August 25, 2023 across PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, PS4, and Xbox One. The vehicular combat game revolves around piloting powerful mechs and completing mercenary assignments in the fight for a highly valuable resource. Notably, the game was lauded by critics, a welcome change compared to certain previous Armored Core titles. On the back of its critical success, Armored Core 6 has now achieved an important commercial milestone a month before its first anniversary.
In a recent tweet, FromSoftware announced that Armored Core 6: Fires of Rubicon crossed the 3 million sales mark within a year of its release. The Japan-based developer thanked fans for the success of the sci-fi game, which is currently available in both physical and digital versions. In the comments, several fans flocked to congratulate the Dark Souls studio. One of them called Armored Core 6 "one of the best mecha games ever," and expressed his interest in seeing a co-op take on the game. Another comment wished to see a DLC for FromSoftware's mecha game.
Armored Core 6 Achieves Noteworthy Success
Armored Core 6's impressive sales figures highlight the game's popularity among players. It is one of the biggest launches on Steam for FromSoftware, alongside titles such as 2022's Game of the Year Elden Ring. Besides the quality of the game itself, a thriving modding community has also enhanced Armored Core 6's appeal for players on PC. Among some popular Armored Core 6 mods are the first-person camera mod and the Carl Johnson mod, which present the players with a distinct experience in the game.
Following the success of Armored Core 6, FromSoftware President and veteran game director Hidetaka Miyazaki assured Armored Core fans of the franchise's future. Back in May, he stated that the IP is an important part of the studio's portfolio and suggested that a sequel may be coming down the line. The solid performance of the latest Armored Core game sets the stage up for a promising turn of events for the mecha-based action series. Although there is little information about where the series may be headed next, based on FromSoftware's purple patch, fans can rest assured that it will be worth watching out for.
Armored Core 6: Fires of Rubicon
- Released
- August 25, 2023
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.
- Developer(s)
- From Software
- Publisher(s)
- Bandai Namco Studios
- Franchise
- Armored Core
- Platform(s)
- PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S
- Genre(s)
- Action, Shooter
