Always forged in a disembodied science fiction universe where only fire, metal and explosions have the right of citizenship, Armored Core VI unsurprisingly takes a step into the spectacular, as this trailer highlights. So of course, since the release of Armored Core V in 2012, or even its successor Verdict Day the following year, it’s an understatement to say that FromSoftware has changed in dimension. Will the success encountered by the Japanese studio with its action-RPGs, in particular the latest one, be enough to bring Armored Core out of its niche status? What design choices have been made for this new opus which will inevitably want to appeal to a wider audience?
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Questions that will find their answers on August 25 with the release of the game on PS5, PS4, Xbox Series, Xbox One and Steam. Benefiting from the free upgrade on PlayStation and Xbox for those still playing on the older generation, the game is now available for pre-order in various editions including the Bandai Namco Store where a premium collector’s edition at 450 euros reaches out to you with its 32 centimeter figurine.
The story takes place on the distant planet Rubicon 3 and revolves around the discovery of a mysterious substance called “Coral”. Well used as an energy resource, this discovery could have facilitated the life of society and made it progress rapidly in terms of technology or communication. Far from this ideal, Coral mostly caused a catastrophe that engulfed the planet and surrounding stars in flames and storms. The action of the game begins 50 years after the disaster, when the Coral resurfaces on Rubicon 3, a planet now off limits… except for organizations and resistance groups who clash in the hope of take control. The player himself will set foot in this ambient chaos as an independent mercenary.
« Featuring easily maneuverable mechs with extensive customization, Armored Core VI Fires of Rubicon will immerse players in intense battles where they can make full use of offensive and defensive maneuvers on the ground and in the air to defeat enemies. To be the most successful and profitable mercenary in Rubicon 3, players will need to master rapidly changing combat distances, use the environment for protection, and omnidirectional battles to defeat enemies and overcome difficult situations. “, Can we read in the press release from Bandai Namco which also promises “ memorable fights, deep gameplay, a rewarding progression system and titanic bosses. »
