Armored Core Archives

AppWizard

January 12, 2026

This week in PC games: Hytale, Quarantine Zone, a weird Batman sim, and a fresh batch of RPGs and shooters

The Maw can manifest in various forms, including a blinking cursor or unreturned messages. New PC game releases include: - Big Hops: A 3D platformer featuring a frog with jumping and tongue skills. - Confidential Killings: A detective game that could use a more imaginative name. - Quarantine Zone: The Last Check: Players act as a border guard during a zombie apocalypse, exploring moral dilemmas. - Hytale: A sandbox building RPG now in early access, developed by Hypixel Studios. - Hank: Drowning on Dry Land: A whimsical narrative game featuring a drunken, time-traveling character. - Cassette Boy: An action RPG puzzler with retro visuals and themes of object permanence. - Streetdog BMX: A game with children performing stunts on bicycles across colorful maps. - The Legend of Heroes: Trails Beyond the Horizon: The thirteenth installment in an RPG series. - Tabulo: A roguelite chess game. - Craftlings: A blend of Lemmings and colony-building elements. - The Fortress: A first-person turn-based dungeon-crawling RPG. - NEUROXUS: A fast-paced mech shooter with a neon aesthetic. - Moving Simulator: A game reflecting the moving experience. - Lunar Ascendant: Players become the first mayor of the Moon, navigating social media and factions. James and Julian will attend preview events, while Mark and Ollie are excited about Hytale's launch. A review for Pathologic 3 is being crafted.

AppWizard

January 10, 2026

As Anthem breathes its last, I still find myself mourning just how close it came to being the BioWare game of my dreams

The BioWare Anthem servers will shut down on January 12. Anthem was launched nearly seven years ago but never fully realized its potential. Despite initial excitement and captivating gameplay mechanics, the game suffered from a lack of mission variety, limited equipment options, and slow narrative pacing. BioWare announced in February 2020 that it would halt seasonal updates to focus on a "substantial reinvention," but a year later confirmed that Anthem was effectively dead. The game is remembered for its promise and the nostalgic experiences it offered to players.

AppWizard

December 12, 2025

Everything announced at The Game Awards 2025 — Xbox, gaming handhelds, PC, and more

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 won the Game of the Year award at The Game Awards 2025. Decrepit, an indie title from Frame Interactive, is set to launch on PS5 and Steam in 2027. Audiomech, a bullet hell shooter by Dylan Fitterer, will have a free demo available on Steam starting December 12. PRAGMATA, an action-packed sci-fi adventure from CAPCOM, is scheduled for release on April 24, 2026, with preorders open and a demo available on Steam. Solasta 2 will enter Early Access on Steam on March 12, 2026. TankRat, a vehicular action game, is set for a Spring 2026 release on Steam. Bradley the Badger, an action platformer, is available for wishlisting on Steam. Stupid Never Dies, a zombie-themed game, is planned for release in 2026 on Steam and PS5. Casey Hudson is developing a new Star Wars RPG set in the Old Republic era. Larian Studios announced Divinity, a project larger than Baldur's Gate 3. 4:LOOP, a co-op game from Bad Robot, will release on PC and PS5. Ontos, a spiritual successor to SOMA, is slated for a 2026 release on Steam and PS5. South of Midnight, winner of the Games for Impact award, will be available on PS5 and Nintendo Switch 2 in Spring 2026. Order of the Sinking Star, a puzzle adventure game, is set to launch on Steam in 2026. Exodus, an RPG from Wizards of the Coast, is expected in Early 2027. WARLOCK, a dark fantasy action-adventure game, will launch on Xbox Series X|S, PC, and PS5. Control Resonant, a sequel to Control, will be available in 2026. Gang of Dragon is an upcoming action game from the developers of Yakuza. LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight will release on May 29, 2026. Tomb Raider: Catalyst is expected in 2027, while a reimagining titled Legacy of Atlantis will launch in 2026. Forest 3 is in development with limited details. Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred expansion will launch on April 28, 2026. Hogwarts Legacy is available for free on the Epic Games Store until December 18. No Law, an open-world shooter, is set for release on Xbox Series X|S, Windows PC, and PS5. Total War: Warhammer 40,000 is available for wishlist on Steam. ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE will launch in 2026. Star Wars: Galactic Racer is scheduled for release in 2026. The Wind Awakening is set for release on December 23 for multiple platforms. Phantom Blade Zero will launch on PC and PS5 on September 9, 2026. Mega Man: Dual Override is set to release in 2027. Highguard, a free-to-play multiplayer FPS, will launch on January 26, 2026.

AppWizard

December 6, 2025

Upcoming retro-inspired RPG channels Elder Scrolls and Dark Souls predecessor King’s Field with a demo you can try today

Queen's Domain is a modern-retro action RPG inspired by FromSoftware's King's Field, developed by the creators of Armored Core. The game features brutal combat and exploration in a PS1-inspired universe, where players seek a missing father on an isle with a stirring sleeping Queen. Players primarily use a wooden club against various foes, including insects and skeletons, while upgrading a Holy Sword for limited aerial maneuvering. A demo is available, offering an hour of gameplay that includes area exploration and a boss fight. The full game is expected to release in the first half of 2026.

AppWizard

November 9, 2025

FromSoftware’s parent company let it slip that we’ll get Elden Ring Nightreign DLC by March at the latest

Kadokawa's earnings report on November 6 revealed that FromSoftware is developing several projects, including the Elden Ring Nightreign DLC, which is expected to be released in FY2025, concluding on March 31, 2026. The Elden Ring Tarnished Edition is planned for the Nintendo Switch 2 in 2026, along with another title called The Duskbloods. Anticipated features for Nightreign include new weapon types, classes like a Dryleaf martial artist, and enhanced map variety. The report did not announce major new projects but hinted at ongoing innovation in the multiplayer space.

AppWizard

September 13, 2025

A Silksong gumshoe meticulously pixel counted both games to directly compare the size of their worlds, and Pharloom looks twice as big as Hallownest

Reddit user Karmyuh is conducting a study on the size comparison between the worlds of Pharloom and Hallownest in the game Silksong, focusing on the character Hornet. Karmyuh found that Hornet occupies the same amount of screen space in both games, allowing for a one-to-one comparison of corridor heights. Additionally, dataminer Zullie the Witch discovered that Armored Core 6 and Elden Ring share a similar scale, despite differences in detail, which has inspired fan discussions about potential scenarios involving characters from both games.

BetaBeacon

July 15, 2025

Gameplay details for DMM Games exclusive PC and Android game Muv-Luv: Girls Garden revealed

Exnoa unveiled details about the upcoming free-to-play game Muv-Luv: Girls Garden, set to launch exclusively on the DMM Games platform for PC and Android in Japan in 2025. The game features an all-female cast of mech pilots and a new world setting called Maze, where players will assemble a mech squad to explore. The game includes a Gacha system for character collection and RPG-style battles against Maze Shifter creatures.

AppWizard

July 14, 2025

Those shadow giants in the distance in Elden Ring Nightreign are over 2 miles tall⁠—almost as big as the Erdtree⁠—and nobody even mentions them in the game

The giants in Elden Ring Nightreign are measured at 3,450 meters tall, making them the largest entities in a Soulsborne game, surpassing the Dragon God from Demon's Souls and the big rope man from Sekiro. Their size is comparable to the Erdtree, and even the largest monsters from previous titles would barely reach their knees. The RLA Strider measures 4,953 meters in length. The Planetary Enclosure satellite from Armored Core 6 stands at 5.9 kilometers tall and spans over 11 kilometers in width. The narrative surrounding these giants is ambiguous, with no explicit references in the game, but they are suggested to play a significant role in the story.

AppWizard

July 3, 2025

Get This Fantastic Warhammer CRPG And 7 More Games For Just $15 At Humble This Month

The July 2025 lineup for Humble Choice includes the following games: Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader, Cat Quest 2, Death's Door, Daemon X Machina, Wizard with a Gun, Neo Cab, Everafter Falls, and Blanc. Humble Choice is a subscription service that allows members to access and keep a curated selection of PC games indefinitely, along with exclusive discounts and access to the Humble Vault. Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader features rich CRPG mechanics and tactical combat in the Warhammer 40K universe. Daemon X Machina is a mech battle game that serves as a spiritual successor to Armored Core. Wizard with a Gun is a co-op survival game focused on resource gathering and crafting. Additionally, 5% of every Humble Choice membership fee is donated to charity, with this month's proceeds benefiting Covenant House.

AppWizard

May 30, 2025

I can’t believe Elden Ring Nightreign is missing this feature on PC

FromSoftware has released Elden Ring Nightreign, a co-op roguelike spin-off of the Elden Ring universe, now available on Windows PC and Steam, with console versions coming soon. The game features a 60 FPS cap and has received positive feedback for its performance, despite some framerate drops. However, it lacks ultrawide support, which has disappointed some fans. The game is priced at .99, currently available for .99 at Newegg with the promo code XVSAVE.