Ubi bringing Armored Core to PS3, 360

French publisher bringing latest installment in From Software's robotic action series to North America in September.

Like exploding barrels and well-concealed first-aid kits, giant robots have always been a staple of the gaming industry. Ubisoft is doing its part to ensure that trend continues in the future. The French publisher today announced that it will publish From Software's Armored Core: For Answer on the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3.

As the 13th installment in the long-running mech combat series, For Answer offers a twist for the franchise formula of building mercenary giant robots from hundreds of spare parts to fight against other similarly situated pilots. The phrase "giant robot" will be put into perspective when players fly their mechs against massive mobile battle stations in a series of 10 David-and-Goliath-style boss fights.

The game includes a handful of other features, such as an online co-op mode with 30 missions and eight-player online melees in 80 different arenas. From Software is also giving players the option of beginner and advanced control schemes to ease new pilots into the game.

This will be Ubisoft's first release of the Armored Core series. Last year's Armored Core 4 was published by Sega, while previous installments were brought to North America by Agetec and Sony Computer Entertainment America.

For Answer is set for a September release in North America. For more on Armored Core: For Answer, check out GameSpot's Q&A with Ubisoft associate producer Kenan Alpay.

49 Comments

  • division_9

    Posted Sep 2, 2008 3:01 am PT

    I tried the Armored Core 4 demo and it wasnt much.

    @rharrigal

    Hey which console has bluray?., which console has home?, which console has a free online service?, which console has better quality and isn't famous for defects?, I can play Halo 3 in three years on the PC when they port it over like they did with Halo 2, which console gets BioShock obviously its Both of them.

  • Outer_Raven

    Posted Aug 19, 2008 1:29 pm PT

    This game looks wicked! I just hope the missions are bigger than the ones at AC4. And i don't care if it's released on X360 too. As long as it's a good game and i get to play it, nothing else matters.

  • hellpolice

    Posted Aug 16, 2008 11:57 am PT

    At capsulef: From Software develops all Armored Core games Ubisoft is only publishing this game however it might or might not influence in how From Software develops the entire game.

    As for which company did the best job on publishing AC games I would have to say Agetec because during the Agetec days they gave us AC2, AC: Another Age, AC: Silent Line, AC: Nexus, AC: Formula Front.

  • Lapizal

    Posted Aug 11, 2008 2:40 pm PT

    suckers!!! How dare you insult this game, you're not playing it, play it before you judge it. PS3 : Nialouiser, add me if you want a good bladding match

  • Vasot

    Posted Aug 8, 2008 8:00 am PT

    For Answer ??
    And what about the question ??

  • Fire_Emblem_Roy

    Posted Aug 7, 2008 3:50 pm PT

    o.O, SEGA sux, good thing the people that make Prince of Persia are smart and saw their stupidity.

  • Twoleggedpirate

    Posted Aug 6, 2008 6:49 pm PT

    rharrigal its just halo aha and its really only because of that bc its cheaper and hackable but no harm =D i love armored core its my favorite series

  • rharrigal

    Posted Aug 1, 2008 4:43 pm PT

    haha hilarious which console gets the better sales huh? which console has better online service? which console has halo and bioshock? suck that capsulef

  • capsulef

    Posted Aug 1, 2008 3:27 pm PT

    I love armored core gamers, but ubi is a bad developer. This will probably not be good, especially because it had to suck for them to develop it for the 360 as well.

  • taurian0205

    Posted Aug 1, 2008 7:30 am PT

    AC4 is crap, repetitive, i didnt like it, well, ubi soft made naruto into a reality, so i hope this game will be as good in its perspective, im going to buy it anyway

  • bochap76

    Posted Aug 1, 2008 6:32 am PT

    What kind of title is "For Answer?" sounds like a track on a boy-band album

  • talonkard044

    Posted Jul 31, 2008 12:38 pm PT

    YEAH BOII!!

    I love Armored Core!!!

  • darkeknight

    Posted Jul 31, 2008 12:32 pm PT

    Chromehounds 2 would be way better than this crap! AC hasn't been good since the 90's.

  • kiaba13

    Posted Jul 31, 2008 7:33 am PT

    SWEET! I've been looking forward to another Armored Core. Very surprised and happy that they are springing this news on us 2 months before release.

    And yea player_leo it sucks man, all these games comin out at once are too expensive for limited budgets, wish I didn't have to eat then I could get all the games being released this fall/winter.

  • player_leo

    Posted Jul 31, 2008 5:13 am PT

    I crap people ! I can't afford all these great games coming out at once. Plus the time at takes to play them. Just great, another awesome game coming out in September. Did anyone else see this coming?

  • somberfox

    Posted Jul 31, 2008 4:49 am PT

    That's a weird title
    Anyway, Armored Core is an awesome series but I think From Software should make more King's Field games too instead of focusing so much on AC. King's Field is a first person RPG series that's better than Elder Scrolls IMO.

  • Agulf

    Posted Jul 31, 2008 4:36 am PT

    For Answer...? :l

  • johanlee

    Posted Jul 31, 2008 3:48 am PT

    Wicked !

  • RADEON2

    Posted Jul 31, 2008 1:56 am PT

    i already played the demo on both systems, it was great! the 1st boss of that game, when you see it from a distans you say "man it looks really big from a far distants" then you get closer and wonder "why is it still gettting bigger?" then when your infront of it its HUGE! TOO BIG it took up my hole screen and had my subwoffer kickin! the ps3 version did seem to have a better frame rate and for some reason the ps3 version had phenomenal sound, it was way better than what i herd on 360, it was very loud and clear. i hope it stays that way, im a fan of the series so i like the feel of armored core with a ps3 controller naturally instead of 360

  • Karkanof-Ops

    Posted Jul 30, 2008 11:39 pm PT

    Ubi is one of my favorite publishers, I look forward to seeing how this works. I have AC: 4, the battles seemed quick and over too soon. Otherwise I enjoyed it. But I would like a Chromhounds 2 first.

  • raze-boi

    Posted Jul 30, 2008 11:12 pm PT

    I want Mech Warrior instead of this!

  • mentalmarco

    Posted Jul 30, 2008 10:24 pm PT

    Hopefully this one is better than the last one. I also want to see Chromehounds 2.

  • Zendric

    Posted Jul 30, 2008 9:32 pm PT

    Armored Core is amazing when doen right. Please let this be amazing.

  • HALOISTHEBEST26

    Posted Jul 30, 2008 9:05 pm PT

    Good news for armored core fans, but i would like a chromehounds 2. Its a slow paced game but very strategic.

  • jasonharris48

    Posted Jul 30, 2008 8:59 pm PT

    I'll pass it is still being developrd by From SoftWare. Thay only means one thing the gameplay will be chunky and awful.

  • WalterPeck

    Posted Jul 30, 2008 8:14 pm PT

    Glad they finally got a new publisher, the previouS onE was not Good At all, if you know what I mean. I have the Japanese version of For Answer, the textures and graphics in general are a lot better than AC4, more weapons and hell yes, co-op online mission play is awesome. The online play is WAY better, as it is actually a lobby this time with filters you can apply to the rooms to get what you want, plus different modes of play as opposed to the utter failure that was AC4's online play. Like all AC games though it's pretty much love it or hate it, and if you don't get a lot of practice you will get creamed online.

  • godzillavskong

    Posted Jul 30, 2008 7:37 pm PT

    I've never been a big Mech game fan, but since one of my favorite companies is publishing it, maybe I'll give it a shot!

  • tawagivercetti

    Posted Jul 30, 2008 7:37 pm PT

    Looks crappy, AC is lame

  • Kenji_Masamune

    Posted Jul 30, 2008 7:27 pm PT

    I'd really love to see Mechwarrior make a comeback, but not in the iteration that was Microsucks Mech Warrior 4, something more in the line of MW2 mercenaries or even MW3, but with better graphics.

  • Un4givingAsault posted Jul 30, 2008 7:21 pm PT (does not meet display criteria. login to show)

    Un4givingAsault

    Posted Jul 30, 2008 7:21 pm PT (hide)

    Graphics look kinda dirt, its just gonna be a generic Mech game, nothing to get overly excited for especailly when look at the variety of high qaulity games coming in the fall. Especailly the 360 exclusives.

  • Twoleggedpirate

    Posted Jul 30, 2008 6:44 pm PT

    YES!!!! This is my favorite series ... unless they make a warhawk 2 ... but i love this =DDDDD and now i wont have to import it

  • Magatsu23

    Posted Jul 30, 2008 6:31 pm PT

    ALLRIGHT!!! HELL YEAH!

  • OfficialBed

    Posted Jul 30, 2008 6:14 pm PT

    meh....i hope it's good

  • Eribuster_basic

    Posted Jul 30, 2008 5:55 pm PT

    Oh, thank you Ubi Soft! I thought this wasn't ever going to localized.

  • theclaw135

    Posted Jul 30, 2008 5:28 pm PT

    Don't worry. Ubi isn't new to this series. They brought one to Europe several years ago.

  • CVM_123

    Posted Jul 30, 2008 5:24 pm PT

    sounds great!

  • Squeets

    Posted Jul 30, 2008 5:17 pm PT

    They need to make a a Chromehounds 2... I still go back and play that game all the time... one of the best simulator games ever IMO... I love customizing HOUNDS ...

  • rharrigal

    Posted Jul 30, 2008 5:16 pm PT

    looks cool

  • Blank2k2

    Posted Jul 30, 2008 5:14 pm PT

    Oh god, future cop LAPD, what an utterly awesome game that was! *goes into flashback* yup, loved it! lots! had to be one of the best co-op games ive played. (well, for the time it was released.) and probably the only game i played for the enjoyment of deathmatches.

    and Wargames, that was also brilliant on PS1.. played that so many times with friends on rainy days.

    Anyway back to AC, i love armored core games its the perfect mech game, arena styled gameplay with fully customised mechs + missions to get your funds up to build up the ultimate mech.

    I was going to buy the last one but reviews of it from AC pros sounded like the game wasnt worth renting nevermind buying

    Really hope this one brings back the good old AC feelings!

    and bring back future cop lapd!

  • Megawizard1

    Posted Jul 30, 2008 5:06 pm PT

    What I find sad is that the only AC I could ever beat was the 2nd one.

  • nVidiaGaMer

    Posted Jul 30, 2008 4:57 pm PT

    I like Armored Core back in the day on the PS1 hopefully this one will be good. I wish they would bring back Future Cop though ...

  • gamer082009

    Posted Jul 30, 2008 4:49 pm PT

    The last AC game sucked so I doubt I'll delve off into this one.

  • lamprey263

    Posted Jul 30, 2008 4:15 pm PT

    I tried the demo of Armored Core 4 and didn't really get into it, but maybe the new one will be better

  • kenshinhimura16

    Posted Jul 30, 2008 4:10 pm PT

    Finally, I tried the demo, and its much better than 4, especially the new moves

  • FrankenLife

    Posted Jul 30, 2008 4:02 pm PT

    I'm glad it is coming. I came really close to buying the import when I was in Pink Godzilla. I'm glad I didn't. I like reading english.

  • okassar

    Posted Jul 30, 2008 4:01 pm PT

    Armored Core is sweet,can't wait.I really like the concept of swift,destructive robots that don't take forever to move around.

  • AncientDozer

    Posted Jul 30, 2008 4:01 pm PT

    Ubi? That's. . odd. But okay, I'm down with this. I loved 4 but I wish it had better story structure.

  • Superdude687

    Posted Jul 30, 2008 3:40 pm PT

    YES! WIN!

  • Sacif

    Posted Jul 30, 2008 3:18 pm PT

    I love the armored core series..Im excited about this one

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