Fans of FromSoftware video games like Demon's Souls, Dark Souls and Elden Ring are counting right down to the discharge of Armored Core 6: Fires of Rubicon on PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One and PC. The long-awaited Armored Core sequel formally has an August 25 launch date. Even higher is that UK followers will be capable to play the console variations as quickly because the clock strikes midnight. The PC model, in the meantime, has an 11pm BST UK launch time.

To guarantee you may bounce within the second the sport goes dwell, prospects are inspired to pre-load the sport early.

The Armored Core 6 file dimension differs from platform to platform, starting from round 35GB to 65GB.

Reviews have been largely optimistic for Armored Core 6, which at present has a Metacritic rating of 87% for PS5.

Gamingbolt awards the sport a wholesome 9/10, praising the distinctive mission construction and wish for experimentation.

Metro additionally awards it 9/10, selecting out the versatile controls, epic boss battles and infinite method to customisation.

One or two retailers have criticised the sport's stealth missions, whereas an absence of on-line multiplayer is seen as a missed alternative.

Armored Core 6: Fires of Rubicon is a mech-based motion sport that includes parts of FromSoftware's signature sport design.

This consists of difficult fight, big levels and epic boss battles in opposition to screen-filling enemies. 

"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," FromSoftware explains.

"Customise 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."

If you've time to pre-order the sport earlier than launch, you will obtain the "MELANDER C3 G13 Special Customisation 'TENDERFOOT'", the MELANDER C3 elements set, an Emblem and an unique AC Decal.