Those worried that FromSoftware could potentially delay its next game,Armored Core 6: Fires of Rubicon, are going to be pleased with the latest update on the game. The South Korean ratings board has officially ratedArmored Core 6. While when a game receives a rating in South Korea isn’t always indicative of an approaching announcement or launch, it’s historically a positive sign. OfficialArmored Core 6: Fires of Rubiconnews may be arriving soon.
Armored Coreis a FromSoftware franchise with even more history than the studio’sDark Soulsstyle of RPGs. The firstArmored Corewas released in 1997 and more than 10 sequels, spin-offs, and expanded editions have been released since.Armored Core 6, which was announced at The Game Awards 2022, will be the first release in the series in 10years. It’s also being made by a FromSoftware that’s all but reinvented itself in the wake of its successes withDark Souls,Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice, andBloodborne.
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WhenArmored Core 6was announced this past December, it was given a tentative release window of 2023. FromSoftware is well known for its often substantial delays, however, so many fans feared 2023 would be an optimistic window. The South Korean video game ratings board has now reinvigorated hopes of a2023Armored Core 6release date. It has givenArmored Core 6a rating of 12+, perhaps indicating that the game is in a state of development that should result in a comfortable 2023 release window.
The 12+ rating unfortunately doesn’t convey much in terms of additional information regardingArmored Core 6. The rating was earned due to what the board describes as “Mild Violence” due to various weapon-based attacks and explosions. For those hoping forDark Souls-like violence or brutality, this rating indicates otherwise.
One other interesting detail is a brief plot synopsis forArmored Core 6. It mentions that the protagonist ofArmored Core 6is a mercenary named 621 Raven. Ravens are a frequent term used throughout theArmored Corefranchise. They’re mercenaries and pilots of Armored Core mechs. The term also hasn’t been used in more recentArmored Corereleases, perhaps indicatingArmored Core 6will be a return to some ofArmored Core’s original ideas.
It’s likely just a matter of time before FromSoftware shares more information regarding its plans forArmored Core 6. Some rumors claimed a launch betweenSeptember and October was planned forArmored Core 6. If that’s the case, a big reveal could be coming soon. The Summer Game Fest event in June, or Gamescom 2023 in August, would both be great opportunities for reveals. Don’t be surprised if there’s an announcement made even before then, though.
Armored Core 6releases in 2023 on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
