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Mech fans who are excited about Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon will be delighted to know that a new trailer has dropped. The trailer showcases the gameplay mechanics and how they will function.

ARMORED CORE VI FIRES OF RUBICON – Gameplay Preview highlights the gameplay mechanics and the combat system of your mech. One of the first combat highlights is the ability to use four weapons simultaneously equipped to overwhelm enemy forces. Weapons range from missiles to short-range guns and melee weapons. Another important feature of the mech is the Assault Boost, which allows for rapid travel and combat. Players are also reminded that they can freely navigate the massive world.

To have an idea of what to expect, check out the trailer for more information:

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.

Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon is set to launch on August 25th for the Xbox and PlayStation consoles along with the PC.

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