Rumors regarding the studio’s next project appeared on the network. FromSoftware… According to unconfirmed information, it might be a restart of the franchise Armored Core… The source of such data was a user of the ResetEra forums under the nickname Red Liquorice, who allegedly managed to get access to a closed presentation of the game, which includes a description, a set of screenshots and two short gameplay teasers.
As Red Liquorice explained, the screenshots that came into his hands are protected by watermarks, so he does not intend to publish them. In turn, the user posted the description of the new part of Armored Core in full. You can get acquainted with it below.
“Malange is a little-studied substance that can change the course of development of all mankind. In the past, this matter caused a huge catastrophe on the planet Bashtar and the nearest star system. Decades later, the source of Malange was once more discovered on Bashtar. Now a new conflict has flared up around this substance, which has drawn into itself whole governments, corporations, cultists and mercenaries You take on the role of one of the latter.
Our game is a mech-shooter with a third-person perspective in which you have to navigate a giant map, made in the aesthetics of science fiction. Get ready to engage in battles both at close range and attacking enemies from afar. “
The description specifies that the father of Dark Souls is directly involved in the creation of the game. Hidetaka Miyazaki — he once started his career at FromSoftware with the Armored Core series.
Sci-fi world created by Hidetaka Miyazaki
FromSoftware’s unique handwriting with a deep vision of the genre and layered aesthetics. Events take place on the planet Bashtar and its destroyed lands — with a wide scale, perfect for fur adventure.
Wide layered map
On a spacious three-dimensional map, you can fully appreciate the scale we have created. In different locations you will be greeted with different difficulties and opponents, as well as unique scenarios and situations to which you will want to return once more and once more.
Experience the thrill of close and ranged combat
Our game offers not only attacks from a distance, tied to the use of various guns, but also a melee system, where blades and shields are used. When faced with rivals, independently determine the most profitable tactics.
Dynamic action in three dimensions
Our mechanics of movement in space allows you to perform maneuvers that are inaccessible to an ordinary person. You are free to move freely in different directions, using the mobility inherent in high-tech mechs.
Freedom to customize and develop
You can freely change and improve various parts of your mech and its weapons. This mechanic allows you to create a car to suit your own play style. Create mechs that focus on melee and mobility, or powerful tanks that can destroy an entire group of enemies with a single shot.
The source did not give any information regarding the timing of the announcement, release, official name and list of platforms for the new Armored Core..
In 2019, Hidetaka Miyazaki openly hinted at a sequel to Armored Core, asking fans to “wait a little longer.” Prior to that, he also argued on several occasions that FromSoftware had not abandoned the series. At the same time, the studio recruited employees to create modern robot models..
Armored Core — a series of action games regarding battles on battle mechs. The last part of the line at the moment, Armored Core: Verdict Day, was released in 2013.
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