FromSoftware fans were rewarded for their patience with the triumphant release of Elden Ring. The game is good. But what’s next? Fortunately, we may already know: a new entry in the studio’s longest-running and long-dormant series, Armored Core.
It’s been a long nine years since we got a new addition to the franchise that released games once a year. From the outside, it might not look like it has much in common with FromSoft’s recent work. Instead of dreary fantasy and medieval weapons, Armored Core is all about futuristic sci-fi and giant robots. But there’s more here than meets the eye, as the ethos the studio would later refine in Dark Souls has been present at its (armored) core all along.
In the video above, I try to break down three arguments as to why Souls likes should be excited about potential Armored Core 6. And for any giant robot fans who probably don’t need much convincing to get hyped, I made sure to include them lots of cool robots. If you enjoy this video, be sure to check out the rest of our content Polygon YouTube channel!
