Prepare for Armored Core 6: Fires of Rubicon with this guide to the best entries in the series! While FromSoftware is known for Souls-like games, the Armored Core franchise boasts a rich history, spanning decades and numerous titles. This mech-combat series typically unfolds on a post-apocalyptic Earth, where you play as a mercenary completing missions for various clients. Success earns you funds for maintenance and upgrades to your powerful Armored Core mech. Failure? Well, that's game over.
The Armored Core series features five main numbered entries, each with its own spin-offs, resulting in a total of 16 games. Armored Core 1 and 2 share a continuity, distinct from Armored Core 3, 4, and 5. Armored Core 6: Fires of Rubicon, launching August 25th, 2023, will likely establish a new timeline.
To help you decide which titles to experience before diving into Armored Core 6, we've compiled a list of the best Armored Core games to play. (Note: A specific list of recommended games is missing from the original text and would need to be added here for a complete response.)
