When you think of the best games from the legendary developer FromSoftware, your mind undoubtedly goes to the massive Dark Souls franchise that brought the studio into mainstream popularity, or perhaps to 2022's Game of the Year-winning megahit, Elden Ring.
But before any of us were stumbling our way through Lordran or adventuring in The Lands Between, FromSoftware also made a fast-paced, action-packed mecha series called Armored Core — and in 2023, it released a new entry called Armored Core 6: Fires of Rubicon.
Whether you're a longtime fan of the franchise or a newcomer that's only played the Souls games, you'll love Armored Core 6 — and during Cyber Monday, you can get it on Xbox for $19.99 at Amazon, with the PS5 version selling for the same price and the PC one going for $21.97 at Loaded. Considering the $59.99 MSRP and the $30-40 it tends to sell for these days, that's an amazing deal.
Don't sleep on Armored Core — trust me
Most modern FromSoftware fans have likely never played an Armored Core game before — I know I hadn't, before Armored Core 6 came along. When I reviewed it for Windows Central back when it came out, though, I quickly fell in love with the new entry in this cult classic series, even though it's very distinct from the developer's Soulslike titles.
Indeed, Armored Core is quite different than Dark Souls or Elden Ring (also on sale for big discounts right now) in terms of structure, with linear missions and the freedom to redesign your mech as much as you want instead of open-ended, non-linear levels and limited respecs that encourage long-form character progression.
However, FromSoftware's engaging "tough, but fair" difficulty philosophy is wholly present here, with a dual emphasis on picking a good loadout for each level and then executing in fights themselves, utilizing your mech's advanced movement capabilities to evade threats while getting into advantageous positions for your own weapons.
In that way, Armored Core 6 does bear some similarities to the Souls games and their focus on dodge timing and encounter mastery, with the presence of a posture bar that encourages aggressive play to stagger your foes, also reminding me of FromSoftware's Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice.
I like to think of it as a lovely middle ground between the RPG customization of Souls and the skill-driven intensity of Sekiro, and ultimately, it's a must-play action RPG — especially with the fantastic story and presentation that complement the gameplay. Thanks to Cyber Monday, it's never been cheaper, so there's never been a better time to play it than right now.
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FAQ
Is Armored Core 6 a Soulslike?
No, Armored Core 6 isn't a Soulslike. However, FromSoftware's latest mecha action RPG does bear some resemblance to the Souls games in some ways, as it emphasizes buildcrafting and has a similar focus on "tough, but fair" gameplay with unique and spectacle-driven boss fights.
Is Armored Core 6 on Xbox Game Pass?
No, Armored Core 6 isn't available on Xbox Game Pass. You'll need to buy a copy if you want to play, but thankfully, doing so has never been more affordable thanks to these Cyber Monday discounts.
What day is Cyber Monday 2025?
Cyber Monday lands on December 1 this year, which is TODAY. Most deals like this one will expire tonight, so don't wait too long.
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