ARMORED CORE™ VI FIRES OF RUBICON™
Released Aug 2023
A new action game based on the concept of the ARMORED CORE series that uses the knowledge gained from FromSoftware's recent action game development.
91% positive · 86K reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
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Evaluation
ARMORED CORE VI FIRES OF RUBICON launched on August 24, 2023. FromSoftware has consistently updated the game with balance patches and bug fixes since release. The most substantial post-launch content addition was in patch 1.05 (December 19, 2023), which added new frame parts, four new weapons, and the Ranked Match multiplayer system — the only update classified as major content across the game's post-launch history.
Beyond that December 2023 update, all subsequent patches (versions 1.06 through the May 2025 update) have focused exclusively on balance adjustments and bug fixes — no new story content, missions, or major feature additions. The December 2025 update was limited to a security fix for a bundled soundtrack/artwork application, with the developer explicitly noting the main game was unaffected. There is no DLC listed on the store, no season pass, no announced future content, and no roadmap pointing to upcoming releases. FromSoftware has never publicly committed to further content additions beyond what has already shipped.
The pattern of updates has shifted from feature-bearing patches to maintenance-only releases, and no developer communication suggests additional content is in the pipeline. The game appears to have shipped as a complete, self-contained experience with post-launch polish support that has now wound down to occasional maintenance.
Evidence
Patch 1.05 added new head, core, arms, and leg frame parts plus 4 new weapons, as well as the Ranked Match competitive multiplayer system — the only major content addition post-launch.
Most recent developer communication was a security patch for bundled pre-order bonus applications; the developer confirmed the main game was not impacted.
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Developer
Publisher
FromSoftware, Inc.
Achievements
30
Platform
Windows
Controller
partial support
Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player · Multiplayer · PvP
About this game
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.
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.
Last evaluated Jun 22, 2026
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