It’s not an overstatement to say developerFromSoftware’sElden Ringhas swept the gaming industry, as many fans already consider it Game of the Year. For just as many, the only real competition it has isGod of War Ragnarok, which releases in November. FromSoftware doesn’t seem to be slowing down either, if recent developments are any indication.
Alongside a message that the developer was hiring, it was also confirmed that anotherFromSoftware game was in the final stages of development. Now, this doesn’t mean it will release this year or even next, as the final stages could still amount to years of work, but many fans are hopeful. After all, theDark Soulsseries,Bloodborne,andSekiroall released within close spans of each other. Recent teases, however, may suggest that the mentioned FromSoftware game isn’t a Soulsborne experience, butArmored Core 6.
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Following the final-stages-of-development announcement, many fans have looked for evidence of what it could be, and it seemsthere are some suggestions it could beArmored Core 6. For one, a new entry in the franchise was mentioned by Miyazaki as far back as 2017, putting it into a good time frame to be nearing the end goal now. It was also mentioned in a survey as recently as January 2022.
All evidence is circumstantial at best, but it’s also worth noting that theFromSoftwarewebsite placeholder when googling it saysArmored Core, instead of something more relevant like FromSoftware orElden Ring. Of course, just because fans think it’sArmored Core 6doesn’t mean it is, but it could be revealed in the coming months.
There are a ton of events FromSoftware could appear at to showcaseArmored Core 6, but some think it could be even sooner thanGamescom. The franchise is celebrating its 10th anniversary on July 10, which, while potentially really early, would be a fitting reveal. At the very least, a tease could happen, but fans will just have to wait and see.
For those unfamiliar with FromSoftware’s line ofArmored Coregames, they are third-person shooter mecha games. Players take on the role of mercenary pilots who operate large mechs known as Armored Cores for corporate, private, and government clients—for credit, fame, and so on. It should be noted that the mainline last game,Armored Core 5, was released a decade ago, likely because of how niche the mecha genre is. However, if any company knows how to make a niche become super popular, it’s FromSoftware with its initially-nicheDark Soulsseries inspiring tons of Soulslikesover the years.
