With the release of Armored Core 6: Fires of Rubicon coming just around the corner, From Software has announced the game's official release times. Fans of the legendary developer's mech-fighting franchise have waited over a decade for the next numbered installment in the series, and this announcement is the next major step towards getting players into the brand-new world and story of AC6.
Armored Core 6 is described as a pure action game, with a much different set of gameplay mechanics than From Software's recent titles, which include Elden Ring, Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice, and Dark Souls 3. How AC6's design will be affected by the immense success of these titles remains to be seen, but here is when players will be able to experience the game for themselves.
What Time Will Armored Core 6 Be Released?
According to an official statement, there will be two separate release times for Armored Core 6: Fires of Rubicon. According to the post, console players can expect to get their hands on the game at the stroke of midnight, no matter where they are in the world. PC players can get the game at 10:00 PM Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). For players unfamiliar with UTC, the release time for EST and PST time zones has been provided below.
- PC Release: August 24th, 2023, 10:00 PM UTC (7:00 PM EST/4:00 PM PST)
- Console Release: August 25th, 2023, 12:00 AM - Midnight Local Time
Can Armored Core 6 Be Preloaded?
For everyone who would like to get to playing as soon as possible, From Software has confirmed that players will be able to preload Armored Core 6: Fires of Rubicon. According to the official announcement, the official preload date will be August 23rd, 2023, for anyone who has pre-ordered the game.
The file sizes for each platform are as follows:
- PlayStation 5: 43.34 GB
- PlayStarion 4: 55.67 GB
- Xbox Series X/S: 53.28 GB
- Xbox One: 35.57
- PC: 65 GB
Armored Core 6 looks to be a large game with a wide range of systems and mechanics. While there has been a considerable amount of information released about it, many players may find themselves unable to locate the answers they seek. If that is the case, make sure to check out the Armored Core 6: Burning Questions Answered guide.
Armored Core 6: Firees of Rubicon will be available on August 25th, 2023, for PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, and PC.
