FromSoftware's Armored Core 6 Launches On Xbox This August

Never played an armored core game, what's to expect? Open world but in a mecha?

@UltimateOtaku91 previous entries wasn't, they typically feature "traditional" level structures based on missions (monster hunter is probably one of the closest structural examples) and sometimes feature a gladiator arena with you working your way up a leader board. Mech customisation is a big part of the game.

But the series has dormant for some time and Elden Rings success was massive by Softwares usual (but still pretty good) standards

@themightyant thanks for sharing that i wasnt sure myself. it looks like fun

Is this basically the usual sadomasochist souls type game they release but just with mechs this time?

@abe_hikura ah I see so similar to daemon x machina on the switch, sounds like a game I will give a try then, especially there's some added online co op modes.

@GuyinPA75 It shouldn't be the series is from before they started making Souls games but the series has been dormant for a long time.

@UltimateOtaku91 If I recall correctly Daemon x Machina was intended to be a AC spiritual successor.

It's hard to tell what it will be like since the last one was so long ago. A lot has changed in fromsoft and the industry since then.

They do say you can expect the typical level of difficulty as their other games. But also mention that they made no "conscious" effort to make it souls like.

@UltimateOtaku91 @Kaloudz I Played Armored Core V a fair bit on the PS3 back in the day. I really liked it and I'm stoked a new game is coming to Xbox.

It wasnt open world at all, each mission is fairly linear to play. There were options to approach from slightly different paths on some of the bigger maps but ultimately you are funneled down a very direct path. The freedom you got though was you set your mech up that determins how you approach these missions. You have lots of options when it comes to play style in terms of fast attack very agile but weak mech vs super sluggish but massive damage weapons or anything in between. For me this is where I found most of the the joy while experimenting with the different designs.

I will say this though on PS3 the performance was AWEFUL! playing at around 20fps was common when the action heated up :-S

Cant wait to see the new one!

@UltimateOtaku91 the last time a played armored core was AC3 on a ps2. The gameplay is kinda similar to Honkai 3(if u know the game). Choose a mission thingy.

@abe_hikura Elden Ring really catapulted From Software. I was used to them being popular, but in a niche, but Elden Ring was something else entirely. I wonder how many people tapped out after experiencing their first Soulsbourne that way.

@Belkan was that the one that wiped your save if you didn't eject your mech in time?

I'll be interested to give this one a go. Never played an Armoured Core game but this looks pretty cool.

Also, "makes planetfall" makes me think of Titanfall, which in turn makes me sad over the state of Titanfall 2 multiplayer 😐

@Evilinsane I believe that was Steel Battalion, the game with the ridiculous 40-button controller and pedals.

Wow, that looks absolutely amazing. I got it on the calendar now.

Guessing it is coming to gamepass since Sony doesnt have marketing deal on this game.

@ZuneTattooGuy And as do discussion forums exist. You know, where people have....discussions. Like ask questions, share thoughts, and opinions. Groundbreaking concept, I know.

@ZuneTattooGuy Good thing I'm not like you. Quite the shallow world if so.

I wonder if they can make the previous armored core game backwards compatible for people who didn’t play the previous ones. I’m so hyped for this game.

looks pretty damn cool if u ask me