Armored Core 6: Fires of Rubicon has sold more than 3 million units, reaching a major sales landmark for the returning franchise. Developer FromSoftware's Armored Core 6 is the first game in the long-running mecha series since 2013's Armored Core: Verdict Day.
Being a series reboot, Armored Core 6: Fires of Rubicon brought a classic FromSoftware IP back into discussion when it rolled out on August 25, 2023 across PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, PS4, and Xbox One. The vehicular combat game revolves around piloting powerful mechs and completing mercenary assignments in the fight for a highly valuable resource. Notably, the game was lauded by critics, a welcome change compared to certain previous Armored Core titles. On the back of its critical success, Armored Core 6 has now achieved an important commercial milestone a month before its first anniversary.
Armored Core 6 has perhaps FromSoftware's best approach to new game plus, and the studio ought to adopt similar practices in future projects.
In a recent tweet, FromSoftware announced that Armored Core 6: Fires of Rubicon crossed the 3 million sales mark within a year of its release. The Japan-based developer thanked fans for the success of...
