While most people associate FromSoftware with its Souls the series and now Fire Ringthe developer also has another acclaimed franchise that has its own set of voracious fans. And for those fans, there could be some potentially exciting news on the horizon.
Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon received an update on SteamDB today, which has fans speculating about what it might mean. With The Game Awards just over a week away, and FromSoftware known to collaborate with Geoff Keighley on many of its reveals, there is the possibility that Armored Core 6 may have something to show during the broadcast.
Although SteamDB is not a piracy site, it is not always an indicator that new content is being added to games. Sometimes the “new content” is a patch or a store update, something that requires an update to the PC game's file. Other times it's just nothing – the developers add a line of text to seemingly hint at DLC, when there are no plans to add anything. Still, Armored Core fans hope this could be something, rather than nothing.
FromSoftware and The Game Awards have a history together
Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon has a history at The Game Awards, as it was first revealed in 2022. A year later, it won the title of Best Action Game at the 2023 Game Awards, beating Dead Island 2, Ghostrunner 2, Hi-Fi Rushand The rest II. So there is precedent for Armored Core to make an appearance at The Game Awards, although the chances are slim.
in truth, Armored Core 6 DLC would likely have been announced by now. The game is now two years old, and in addition to new parts for PvP multiplayer and a ranked leaderboard, Fires of the Rubicon haven't seen any major content releases since launch. The latest update for AC 6 was a quick patch to improve hit detection.
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FromSoftware is pretty consistent about its DLC/expansion/standalone spin-off rollout plans, as evidenced by the annual cadence of Fire Ring messages. By chance, Ring of Fire: Nightreign was announced at The Game Awards last year, further deepening the partnership between FromSoftware and Geoff Keighley's show.
The Duskbloods could be the big FromSoft trailer this year
If I were to bet on a FromSoftware announcement at The Game Awards 2025, it would be a new look at Duskbloods. The Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive title has been in development since 2019 and was first revealed as part of a Nintendo Direct earlier this year, and if the game's announced 2026 release window holds true, we should be seeing more of the game soon. It would make sense both for the timing of the game's next promotional beat and for FromSoftware's continued partnership with The Game Awards.
But I wouldn't count it out Armored Core IV: Fires of Rubicon completely. The mech combat series starred younger siblings to Souls and Fire Ring franchise, but it also has a dedicated fan base. On top of that, FromSoftware has welcomed a massive influx of new fans in the time since it last numbered Armor core was released in 2012. Many of those who have come to love FromSoft because Soulswas curious about what Armor core was about.
For these fans, it seems more likely that a real one Armored Core 7 will be announced rather than Armored Core 6 DLC or an expansion a la Night rule. You can never count out a potential surprise from FromSoftware – the studio has had quite a few unexpected reveals over the past year or so – but this feels like a SteamDB update that offers hope when there shouldn't be any.
