Armored Core 6: All Endings & How To Get Them (AC6)

Be sure you're not making bad choices here.

While the action and combat in Armored Core 6 are all smooth as butter, you may not know that the choices that you’re making along the way could have a drastic effect on the ending that you’re likely going to receive. As you venture into the lands of Rubicon, you’ll be tasked with choosing what you believe to be right, with each decision you make impacting how your time in this world will come to a close. Let’s find out how many endings there are in Armored Core 6, and what you’ll need to do to avoid reeling in the worst possible ending available.

How Many Endings Are There In Armored Core 6?

Depending on how you play your cards, you’ll unlock one of three available endings in the latest FromSoftware epic. As you progress further into the game, you’ll start noticing that you’ll have to make decisions on specific missions, all of which will impact the final scene you receive.

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How To Get The Bad Ending In Armored Core 6 (Fires of Rubicon)

To receive the Fires of Rubicon ending, which is considered to be the bad ending for your character, you’ll want to complete the following missions when you are tasked with making decisions:

  • Chapter 3 – Tunnel Sabotage
  • Chapter 3 – Eliminate the Enforcement Squads
  • Chapter 4 – Intercept the Redguns
  • Chapter 5 – Intercept the Corporate Forces

How To Get The Good Ending In Armored Core 6 (Liberator Of Rubicon)

To receive the Liberator of Rubicon ending, which is considered to be the good ending for your character, you’ll want to complete the following missions when you are tasked with making decisions:

  • Chapter 3 – Prevent Corporate Salvage of New Tech
  • Chapter 3 – Destroy the Special Forces Craft
  • Chapter 4 – Ambush the Vespers
  • Chapter 5 – Destroy “Cinder” Carla

How To Get The True Ending in Armored Core 6 (Alea Iacta Est)

To receive the Alea Iacta Est ending, which is considered to be the true ending for your character, you’ll need to complete the New Game ++ mode, while also making the following decisions in the game:

  • Chapter 1 – During “Attack the Dam Complex”, choose the Accept option
  • Chapter 3 – Prevent Corporate Salvage of New Tech
  • Chapter 3 – Eliminate the Enforcement Squads
  • Chapter 4 – Coral Export Denial
  • Chapter 4 – Eliminate V.III

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Depending on the options you choose and the ending you receive, you’ll be facing off against one final enemy. This does change per route that you choose, so be sure that you’re thinking ahead on whether you’d rather be known as the Savior of Rubicon or the man who sold the world. Each battle is intense and will require you to be on your best skill set.

If you’re eager to get in for another round, be sure to find out if enemies scale with each subsequent playthrough, and be sure to keep your eyes peeled on our Armored Core 6 section below to get plenty of helpful tips and tricks that can keep you from becoming another mech added to the scrap pile.

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