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Last year, mecha fans were stunned when From Software announced that Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon was in the works. Now they got the news they have been waiting for, the official launch date and it’s coming soon.  

Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon is set to launch on August 25th for the Xbox and PlayStation consoles along with the PC. The game is also now available for pre-order. To have an idea of what to expect, check out the latest trailer: 

As with previous titles, players will use their mech to engage in fast-paced combat against enemy forces. At the same time, they will battle memorable bosses that will put their skills to the test. Of course, players can customize their mechs based on their combat style and what the situation needs. 

Additional details about the gameplay and story will be unveiled in the future. 

Armored Core is a mecha series by From Software that follows a mercenary pilot during a conflict in a post-apocalyptic future. The conflicts usually involve major corporations and tyrannical warlords. The first game in the series was released for the PlayStation back in 1997. Fires of Rubicon will be the first entry in the iconic mech series in almost 10 years. 

The latest entry is set on Rubicon 3, centuries after a catastrophe transformed the planet into a hot zone. The planet is being torn apart by a war between major corporations and resistance forces. Players take on the role of a mercenary who has arrived to find their fortune in the conflict. 

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