If you’re a new convert to FromSoftware games and can’t wait forArmored Core 6, you might be asking yourself if you need to play the previousArmored Coregames beforeAC6. That’s the same boat I’m in — I playedElden Ring, finally understood and enjoyed FromSoftware games, and saw thatArmored Core 6had customizable mechas. But, is it required to play olderArmored Coregames to understand the story and gameplay inArmored Core 6?
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Is it recommended to play olderACgames before playingAC6?
If I have never played anArmored Coregame,will I be completely lostwithArmored Core 6? Let’s break it down to story and gameplay.
Masaru Yamamura, the director ofArmored Core 6, confirmed in an interview thatAC6will have a standalone, linear story that’s detached from the olderACgames.
While you might catch a few references and callbacks to previousACgames,Armored Core 6takes place on a new planet and has a unique story. With that said,no, you don’t need to play any of the oldArmored Coregames to understandArmored Core 6. Though it won’t hurt, experiencing the oldACgames won’t directly benefit or take away from yourArmored Core 6experience.
When it comes to gameplay,having experience with olderArmored Coregames could definitely help. It’s just like if you never played theDark Soulsgames and jumped intoElden Ringversus someone who has. The person who has experience withDark Soulsis going to understand the gameplay ofElden Ringbetter than someone who doesn’t have that previous experience.
That said,everyone will be able to playArmored Core 6and have a good timejust like withElden Ring. SinceArmored Core 6feels like a soft reboot, the controls, mechanics, and combat are going to be different than olderACgames, so there’s a learning curve for every player.
In short,no, you don’t need to play previousArmored Coregames before playingArmored Core 6. Everybody can and should experienceArmored Core 6regardless of their past gaming experience. In fact, if you’re interested in theArmored Core 6combat, you might want to learn aboutthis one overlooked detailthat we’re most excited about.
Noah Nelson
From his early days of blog-style music, movie, and game reviews to working as the Esports Writer at Coastline Community College, Noah Nelson now works fulltime as a Staff Writer for Attack of the Fanboy and PC Invasion. He has been helping gamers everywhere with Destiny 2 god rolls, Warzone 2 DMZ missions, and collectibles in any indie game for over a year and a half. His Bachelor’s Degree in English Rhetoric and Composition with a minor in Journalism from CSULB has shaped him to be a strong writer and editor. His fondest gaming memory is playing Sly Cooper 2 after begging his mom (for hours) to play it before his birthday and he still cries myself to sleep remembering the time he accidentally saved over his 99% completion save file in Kingdom Hearts 2.
