Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon Update 1.05 Now Live with Patch Notes

Bandai Namco and From Software have released update 1.05 for Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon. The update adds ranked matchmaking and more.

Armored Core VI is the long-anticipated new entry in the Armored Core franchise. The game is available now on the PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Recently, the soundtrack of the game was officially released on all music streaming services. From Software also released a new patch in early November. Check out our review of the game here.

Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon Update 1.05 Patch Notes

The newest update for Armored Core VI is now live. Update 1.05 adds ranked matchmaking to the game, as well as some new customization options, HUD elements, and more. Further, players can access the update on the PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S. The patch notes for update 1.05 are as follows:

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

Ranked Match

In Ranked Match, automatic matchmaking is used to allow players of similar ability to compete against one another.

• Ranking System

  • Ranks are divided into UNRANKED, D, C, B, A and S. Players can aim for promotion to the next rank by earning RP (Rank Points).Once players reach S-Rank, they receive a rating based on their ability. The top 100 rated S-Rank players will have this distinction displayed on their rank icon.

• Rules

  • Ranked Matches employ Single (1v1) and Team (3v3) rulesets.
  • RP is earned through victories in Single matches, while in Team matches RP is earned through both victories and individual contribution.
  • The time limit is 2 minutes for Single matches and 3 minutes for Team matches. Maps are selected at random for each match.

• Promotion

  • Once a player has earned the required RP for their current rank, they will enter a “Promotion Phase”.
  • During Promotion Phase, players will have a set number of matches to achieve good results and become eligible for promotion to the next rank.

• Leaderboards

  • The top 100 rated Rank-S players will be posted to the leaderboards.
  • Information about each player such as their rating, name plate and AC configuration can be confirmed from the leaderboards.

• Rank and Leaderboard Reset

  • Player ranks and leaderboards will be reset periodically.
  • Upon rank reset, players half-way up B-Rank and above will be relegated one rank according to their current rank and RP.Some Name Plates are acquired by achieving good results in Ranked Matches, while others can be bought rom the Plate Shop.

• Name Plates and NP (Nest Points)

  • Some Name Plates are acquired by achieving good results in Ranked Matches, while others can be bought rom the Plate Shop.
  • Name Plates at the Plate Shop are purchased using NP (Nest Points) earned from Ranked Matches.

[Full patch notes]

Lastly, Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon is available now on the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.