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

Get Ready for Armored Core 6: A Look at the Best Previous Entries

Armored Core 6: Fires of Rubicon is on the horizon, but the Armored Core franchise boasts a rich history. For newcomers, exploring the series before diving into the latest installment is highly recommended. This guide highlights the best Armored Core games to play as a prelude to Fires of Rubicon.

The Armored Core Legacy

FromSoftware, renowned for its Souls-like games, also crafted the long-running Armored Core franchise, spanning multiple titles until the early 2010s. Set in a post-apocalyptic world, players control powerful mechs ("Armored Cores") as mercenaries, completing missions for various clients. Success earns you funds for upgrades and maintenance, failure means mission failure. Missions range from eliminating enemy forces to securing valuable cargo.

The series includes 5 main entries and numerous spin-offs, totaling 16 games. Armored Core 1 and 2 share a continuity, while Armored Core 3, 4, and 5 have their own separate timelines. Armored Core 6 will likely establish a new continuity.

Top Armored Core Games to Play Before AC6

To prepare for Armored Core 6: Fires of Rubicon (releasing August 25, 2023), we recommend exploring some of the best entries in the series to familiarize yourself with the core gameplay and lore. (A specific list of recommended games would be inserted here, tailored to the player's experience level and preferences. This would require further information on what constitutes "best" for different players).