The Best Armored Core Games to Play Before Fires of Rubicon Comes Out

Prepare for Armored Core 6: Fires of Rubicon with these essential entries! While FromSoftware is known for its Souls-like games, the Armored Core franchise boasts a rich history, spanning decades and numerous titles. This mech-based series typically casts players as mercenaries in a post-apocalyptic world, tasked with completing missions for the highest bidder. Success earns you funds for repairs and upgrades to your powerful Armored Core mech. Failure? Well, that's game over.

The series features five main numbered entries, each with its own spin-offs, resulting in a total of sixteen games. The first two games share a continuity, while Armored Core 3, 4, and 5 each have separate storylines. Armored Core 6 marks a likely new beginning. To get you ready for the upcoming release on August 25th, 2023, we've compiled a list of the best Armored Core games to play beforehand.

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