We finally got our first in-depth look at the Armored Core 6 PvP multiplayer, thanks to a two-and-a-half-hour stream of the mecha robot game from FromSoftware and Bandai Namco. With Armored Core 6 seeing FromSoft shed its Dark Souls and Elden Ring expertise for the first time in a decade, new videos and details have been pouring in as the game approaches.
There’s a lot in this Armored Core 6 showcase, from everyone’s favorite Dark Souls lore interpreter Michael ‘VaatiVidya’ Samuels to various PvP battles. Several broadcasters were also invited to demonstrate live Armored Core 6 gameplay during the event, providing us with the clearest and most unedited look at the game yet.
During the ‘FightinCowboy’ gameplay, we also observed that you may replenish with drops in the middle of missions, which gave me significant Dark Souls bonfire vibes. Streamer ‘Oroboro’ also faced off against the Smart Cleaner boss, who I can only characterize as an open furnace with cylindrical grinders that are so hot they shine brilliant orange.
The highlight of the event, though, was probably our first look at Armored Core 6 PvP (around the 1:08:00 mark), as we saw both the 3v3 and 1v1 bouts loaded with brilliantly colored mechas and some of the most fast-paced and chaotic gaming I’ve ever seen. The PvP gaming lasted the duration of the webcast, giving us nearly an hour of footage from Armored Core experts.
If I’m being honest, I’ve been most interested by the idea of Armored Core 6 1v1 encounters because it feels like the closest thing to the halcyon days of being attacked out of nowhere in Dark Souls. It’s fortunate for us that the stream concludes with a 1v1 between FightinCowboy and Oroboro at 2:14:51.
With only two minutes per round and a flat circular field, the 1v1 experience is reminiscent of classic fighting games, with aggression and defense playing an important role in your strategy.
If you want to pre-order your PC copy after seeing this high-octane gameplay, we’ve got an unbelievable Armored Core 6 discount going on right now that takes 13% off the full price of the game for a limited time. We’ve also got all the information you need on the Armored Core 6 bosses, who will have to live up to the customary FromSoftware challenge.
Meanwhile, we’ve broken down the greatest games like Dark Souls to help you prepare for what FromSoftware has in store, as well as some detailed Armored Core 6 system requirements to ensure your rig is up to the task.
