ARMORED CORE™ VI FIRES OF RUBICON™ — patch notes and updates
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| Update | Date | Excerpt / source |
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| Release Note for 2025/12/16 | 2025-12-16 | To address the security vulnerability announced by Unity Technologies on October 3, 2025, an update to some pre-order bonuses, as well as the artwork & soundtrack application was distributed.The main game is not impacted by the security vulnerability and the update.Thank you for your understanding. |
| Update distribution notice | 2025-05-29 | A new patch has been distributed to adjust game balance and apply bug fixes. Please apply the latest patch before playing the game. Target platforms: PlayStation 4 / PlayStation 5 / Xbox One / Xbox Series X|S / Steam MAJOR ITEMS INCLUED IN THIS UPDATE Balance adjustments 【WEAPON UNITS】 ・MACHINE GUN “MG-014 LUDLOW”: increased Projectile Speed, decreased Weight / Recoil ・BURST MACHINE GUN “MA-E-210 ETSUJIN”: decreased Attack Power / Direct Hit Adjustment ・DETONATING BAZOOKA “44-141 JVLN ALPHA” : increased Projectile Speed, decreased Reload Time ・GRENADE LAUNCHER “DIZZY”: decreased Reload Time ・LASER RIFLE “VE-66LRA”: decreased ATK Heat Buildup |
| Update distribution notice | 2025-05-21 | A new patch has been distributed to adjust game balance and apply bug fixes. Please apply the latest patch before playing the game. Targeted Platforms PlayStation 4 / PlayStation 5 / Xbox One / Xbox Series X|S / Steam MAJOR ITEMS INCLUDED IN THIS UPDATE Bug Fixes and Other Improvements 【Player AC related fixes】 ・Hit detection has been improved on ACs with certain Frame Part configurations that made them more difficult to hit. The following adjustments have been made after taking the effects of these improvements into account: ・CORE “AC-J-120 BASHO”: increased Booster Efficiency Adj. ・BIPEDAL “NACHTREIHER/42E”: increased AP ・BIPEDAL “VE-42A”: |
| Update release notice 1.07.2 | 2024-10-29 | ARMORED CORE™ VI FIRES OF RUBICON™ update 1.07.2 is now available. A new regulation patch (1.07.2) has been released to adjust game balance. Please apply the latest regulation update before playing the game. MAJOR ITEMS INCLUDED IN THE LATEST REGULATION PATCH Balance Adjustments 【Weapon Units】 HANDGUN “HG-004 DUCKETT” ・Decreased Attack Power; increased Recoil / Reload Time CORAL RIFLE “IB-C03W1: WLT 011” ・Increased Impact / Accumulative Impact MISSILE LAUNCHER “BML-G2/P03MLT-06” ・Decreased Weight DETONATING MISSILE LAUNCHER “45-091 JVLN BETA” ・Increased Reload Time PLASMA MISSILE LAUNCHER “Vvc-706PM” ・Decreased Weight 【Inner Parts】 BOOSTER “B |
| Regulation Update Note 1.07.1 | 2024-10-03 | ARMORED CORE™ VI FIRES OF RUBICON™ update 1.07.1 is now available. A new regulation patch (1.07.1) has been released to apply bug fixes. Please apply the latest regulation update before playing the game. MAJOR ITEMS INCLUDED IN THE LATEST REGULATION PATCH AND UPDATE Bug Fixes 【Player AC related fixes】 Fixed an issue with the following “BACK UNITS” where the time between reloading and engaging missile lock differed from performance displayed under parts specs: SPLIT MISSILE LAUNCHER “BML-G2/P16SPL-08” DUAL MISSILE LAUNCHER “BML-G1/P31DUO-02” DUAL MISSILE LAUNCHER “BML-G1/P32DUO-03” DUAL MISSILE LAUNCHER “BML-G2/P08DUO-03” ACTIVE HOMING MISSILE |
| Ranked Match Season Update Notice | 2024-02-27 | Thank you for playing ARMORED CORE™ VI FIRES OF RUBICON™. Server maintenance will be carried out on the following date due to the Ranked Match Season Update taking place: Thursday 29th February, 2024, 08:00 ~ 09:00 UTC Note: - The next update is scheduled for Friday 17th May, 2024. - There will be no game updates or regulation patches for the Ranked Match Season Update. Ranked Match Season Update The following updates and resets for Ranked Match will be carried out periodically: Rank Reset At the end of the season update, player rank will change according to rank status. ※Any ongoing Promotion Phases will end at the end of the season. Leaderb |
| ARMORED CORE™ VI FIRES OF RUBICON™ is on sale! | 2024-02-09 | ARMORED CORE™ VI FIRES OF RUBICON™ is 30% off until February 22nd, as part of Steam's Lunar New Year Sale! Dive into the Action Game of the Year and decide the fate of Rubicon today. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1888160/ARMORED_CORE_VI_FIRES_OF_RUBICON/ |
| Regulation Update Notes 1.06.1 | 2024-02-08 | ARMORED CORE™ VI FIRES OF RUBICON™ update 1.06.1 is now available. A new regulation patch (1.06.1) has been distributed to apply bug fixes. Please apply the latest patch before playing the game. MAJOR ITEMS INCLUDED IN THE LATEST UPDATE Bug Fixes STUN BOMB LAUNCHER “WS-1200 THERAPIST” : fixed projectile speed and attack power of regular attack, and attack power of charge attack to account for unintentionally high performance values resulting from adjustments made in the 1.06 update Once the update file has been applied, the version number of this update shown at the lower right corner of the Title Screen will be as follows: App Ver. 60 Regula |
| Patch Notes Version 1.06 | 2024-02-06 | ARMORED CORE™ VI FIRES OF RUBICON™ update 1.06 is now available. A new patch (1.06) has been distributed to adjust game balance and and apply bug fixes. Please apply the latest patch before playing the game. MAJOR ITEMS INCLUDED IN THE LATEST UPDATE Balance Adjustments Weapon Units STUN BATON “VP-67EB” : increased Attack Power / Chg. Attack Power LIGHT WAVE BLADE “IA-C01W2: MOONLIGHT” : Energy Firearm Spec. scaling now applies LINEAR RIFLE “LR-037 HARRIS” : increased Attack Power / Projectile Speed HEAVY MACHINE GUN “WR-0555 ATTACHE” : increased Direct Hit Adjustment / Projectile Speed BURST MACHINE GUN “MA-E-210 ETSUJIN” : increased Attack P |
| Patch Notes Version 1.05 | 2023-12-19 | ARMORED CORE™ VI FIRES OF RUBICON™ update 1.05 is now available. A new patch (1.05) has been distributed to adjust game balance and and apply bug fixes. Please apply the latest patch before playing the game. MAJOR ITEMS INCLUDED IN THE LATEST UPDATE Additional Features “Ranked Match” and “Name Plate” features added to “NEST” menu Added HUD elements for switching weapons with the Weapon Bay New HEAD, CORE, ARMS and LEGS frame parts, as well as 4 new weapons *Note: new parts unlock at the SHOP according to MISSION progress Ranked Match In Ranked Match, automatic matchmaking is used to allow players of similar ability to compete against one anot |
| ARMORED CORE™ VI FIRES OF RUBICON™ - Ranked Matchmaking Update Trailer | 2023-12-18 | Dominate in ranked online matchmaking and ascend the leaderboard in ARMORED CORE VI FIRES OF RUBICON! Patch 1.05 releases 12/19 — Get ready, Ravens. Battle other players in ranked online matchmaking Carve your name into the ranked leaderboard Enhance your AC loadout with new parts Take the fight to new places with new PVP maps Personalize your nameplate to make your mark on the battlefield Pilot your mech in fast-paced, omni-directional battles, taking advantage of your mech’s mobility both on land and in the air to ensure victory across massive stages. Explore a breadth of playstyles and combat styles by customizing your mech’s buildout betw |
| Introducing the ARMORED CORE™ VI FIRES OF RUBICON™ Vinyl Soundtrack Set! | 2023-12-08 | Dive into the dynamic and heated battles of mech and the music that creates a deep worldview of old sci-fi set on the remote planet of Rubicon 3. This set of 4 vinyls offers a unique opportunity to experience the captivating music of the game in a stunning physical format. Experience the Epic Score: The music was composed by Kota Hoshino of FromSoftware, who has worked as a composer on various soundtracks for the AC series, as well as Shoi Miyazawa and Takashi Onodera from the same sound team. It is a masterpiece consisting of 47 tracks, totalling more than 2 hours of listening. 4 Vinyl Records: This limited-edition set includes four high-qua |
| ARMORED CORE™ VI FIRES OF RUBICON™ has won Best Action Game at The Game Awards! | 2023-12-08 | We are thrilled and honoured to announce that ARMORED CORE™ VI FIRES OF RUBICON™ has been awarded Best Action Game at The Game Awards 2023. Words cannot express our gratitude for the undying support of our fans. Let’s get to work, 621. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1888160/ARMORED_CORE_VI_FIRES_OF_RUBICON/ |
| Steam Awards 2023 | 2023-11-21 | Our utmost thanks to everyone who has played and supported ARMORED CORE™ VI FIRES OF RUBICON™. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1888160/ARMORED_CORE_VI_FIRES_OF_RUBICON/ |
| Got a job for you, 621. | 2023-11-15 | Vote for ARMORED CORE™ VI FIRES OF RUBICON™ for Best Action Game at The Game Awards. Thank you to all fans who have supported ARMORED CORE this far. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1888160/ARMORED_CORE_VI_FIRES_OF_RUBICON/ |
| Regulation Update Notes 1.04.1 | 2023-11-07 | ARMORED CORE™ VI FIRES OF RUBICON™ update 1.04.1 is now available. A new regulation patch (1.04.1) has been distributed to make gameplay balance adjustments and bug fixes. Please apply the latest patch before playing the game. MAJOR ITEMS INCLUDED IN THE LATEST REGULATION UPDATE Balance Adjustments Weapon Units LASER BLADE “Vvc-770LB”: increased Cooling, decreased Weight / EN Load. Now takes less time for cooling to start LIGHT WAVE BLADE “IA-C01W2: MOONLIGHT”: increased Chg. Attack Power / Cooling. Now takes less time for cooling to start NAPALM BOMB LAUNCHER “MA-T-222 KYORAI”: increased Attack Power / Total Rounds, decreased Charge Time JAM |
| Listen to the OST now! | 2023-10-31 | Assault Boost into the sounds of Rubicon with the ARMORED CORE™ VI FIRES OF RUBICON™ OST. Available now on streaming services. The album was composed by a team at FromSoftware including Kota Hoshino, who worked on a variety of soundtracks for the series, as well as Shoi Miyazawa and Takashi Onodera from FromSoftware's sound team. The OST contains 47 songs, totaling more than 2 hours of listening, to accompany players as they enjoy the mechs dynamic and heated battles, set on the remote planet of Rubicon 3. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1888160/ARMORED_CORE_VI_FIRES_OF_RUBICON/ |
| Patch Notes Version 1.04 | 2023-10-12 | ARMORED CORE™ VI FIRES OF RUBICON™ update 1.04 is now available. A new patch has been distributed to improve gameplay stability and apply bug fixes. Please apply the latest patch before playing the game. MAJOR ITEMS INCLUDED IN THE LATEST REGULATION UPDATE Improvements and Bug Fixes Fixed a bug that was preventing AC Data from being loaded when it was using a decal whose image had been deleted from the game server *Note: now when loading such AC Data, the corresponding decal will be removed Fixed a bug with FLAMETHROWER “WB-0000 BAD COOK” when equipped to the right hand, where firing the weapon while hovering with Tetrapod legs temporarily di |
| Regulation Update Notes 1.03.1 | 2023-10-05 | ARMORED CORE™ VI FIRES OF RUBICON™ update 1.03.1 is now available. A new regulation patch (1.03.1) has been distributed to make gameplay balance adjustments and bug fixes. Please apply the latest patch before playing the game. MAJOR ITEMS INCLUDED IN THE LATEST REGULATION UPDATE Balance Adjustments Weapon Units EXPLOSIVE THROWER “DF-ET-09 TAI-YANG-SHOU”: increased Effective Range/Total Rounds, decreased Reload Time LINEAR RIFLE “LR-036 CURTIS”: decreased Recoil/Charge Time LINEAR RIFLE “LR-037 HARRIS”: increased Chg. Attack Power/Cooling, decreased Charge Time SHOTGUN “SG-026 HALDEMAN”: decreased Direct Hit Adjustment SHOTGUN “SG-027 ZIMMERMA |
| Patch Notes Version 1.03 | 2023-09-22 | ARMORED CORE™ VI FIRES OF RUBICON™ update 1.03 is now available. A new patch has been distributed to improve gameplay stability and apply bug fixes. Please apply the latest patch before playing the game. MAJOR ITEMS INCLUDED IN THE LATEST UPDATE: Additions When spectating an online match, the “QUIT SPECTATE” option has been added to the menu, allowing spectators to return to the multiplayer room. Added “Chg. Ammo Consumption” parameter to the “IB-C03W3: NGI 006” coral missile part specs shown via “Toggle Display”. Added “Scan Standby Time” parameter to head part specs shown via “Toggle Display”. Bug fixes Fixed a bug that caused certain enemi |