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

Armored Core 6: Fires of Rubicon's imminent release prompts many to explore the franchise's rich history. This guide highlights the best Armored Core games to play before diving into the latest installment.

The Armored Core Legacy

FromSoftware, renowned for its Souls-like games, boasts another iconic franchise: Armored Core. Spanning decades, this series centers on mech combat, pitting players as mercenaries in a post-apocalyptic world. Missions range from eliminating rebel forces and scouting enemy territory to high-stakes cargo pursuits. Success earns funds for mech maintenance and upgrades, while failure means mission termination.

The series comprises five main entries and numerous spin-offs, totaling sixteen games. Armored Core 1 and 2 share a timeline, distinct from the separate continuities of Armored Core 3, 4, and 5. Armored Core 6: Fires of Rubicon, launching August 25, 2023, is expected to establish a new continuity. To prepare for this latest entry, Game8 recommends the following top Armored Core titles:

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