How long will it take to beat Armored Core 6? It feels good to say ‘Armored Core is back, baby’. After nearly ten years of absence, FromSoftware’s former flagship is returning with a soft reboot that incorporates Soulslike design elements while striving to stay true to what makes Armored Core, Armored Core. That means a mission-based campaign structure and a story with multiple endings. But what’s the Armored Core 6 length?
With 14 games in the main series to look at (plus several spin-offs), we have no shortage of data to draw from. And, if you haven’t played them then you may want to check out every Armored Core game to play before 6.
Armored Core 6 length
Armored Core 6’s length is reportedly 50-60 hours, as reported by Fextralife in a preview of the game. it isn’t clear if this is for the whole game, or just a story-focused playthrough but Fextralife estimates that the mission count will be around 100 by the time the credits roll.
In a game with multiple story paths, it might take you a few playthroughs to see everything. Armored Core 4 also had an ending you couldn’t see unless you beat the game three times, so maybe Armored Core 6 will also have a secret ending like this that rewards you for sinking loads of hours into it, potentially doubling or tripling this playtime.
Armored Core games can vary pretty wildly in length. The shortest ones, like Armored Core: Silent Line will take about six hours. The original Armored Core and Armored Core 4 can be beaten in around 8-10 hours. Other games, like Armored Core 2: Another Age, are almost double that length. And there’s just about everything in between.
Then you have weird ones like Nine Breaker and Master of Arena, which are essentially just the Arena mode. It looks like it will continue the trend by adding Soulslike elements off the back of FromSoft’s success with games like Elden Ring and presenting an expansive, large world.
If you want to see what to expect during those missions, check out the latest Armored Core 6 gameplay footage below. If you’re looking for a more detailed breakdown of the game’s systems, we recommend looking at VaatiVidya’s in-depth explainer of the footage.
Once we’ve played Armored Core 6, and we have an idea of what the Armored Core 6 length is, we will be sure to update this guide with more concrete information. For more on the game, check out what we know about Armored Core 6 multiplayer and the best games like Armored Core you should play to get ready before Armored Core 6’s release.
