Ubisoft arms Armored Core Sept. 16

Thirteenth edition of From Software's futuristic mech-combat shooter heads to the Xbox 360, PS3 next month.

Ubisoft isn't making gamers wait long for From Software's next installment in its long-running Armored Core franchise. After announcing Armored Core: For Answer at the end of July, the publisher said today that the high-octane mech-combat shooter will boost onto the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 beginning on September 16.

For Answer hopes to once again pique the interest of mech-enthused gamers with a slew of new customization options and combat scenarios. Taking a cue out of From Software's other mech-combat game, Chromehounds, For Answer will feature monolithic mobile fortresses 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.

For answers on what this, the 13th installment in the Armored Core franchise, brings to the table, check out GameSpot's Q&A with Ubisoft associate producer Kenan Alpay.

27 Comments

  • lumfan

    Posted Aug 25, 2008 8:14 pm PT

    Finally, after so long an online co-op, I've been waiting years for this.

  • fattyxboxbutt

    Posted Aug 19, 2008 5:34 pm PT

    Too many good games coming out too soon!!

  • Laza-rus

    Posted Aug 19, 2008 10:08 am PT

    Awesome - that's three AAA titles released on 9/16 - Crysis: Warhead, Force Unleashed and now AC: FA

  • Questlove711

    Posted Aug 19, 2008 9:59 am PT

    Online Co-op!
    Tight.

  • Fyre8892

    Posted Aug 19, 2008 8:19 am PT

    I've never played any of the AC games before, but I own and love Mech Assault. Ubisoft makes some great games, and I'll be keeping an eye on this one.

  • WerewolfX0

    Posted Aug 19, 2008 7:15 am PT

    Unfortunatly the past couple of AC games has been lacking in quality and UI friendliness, Mechwarrior I think has sat off away from the spotlight long enough, JW since you bought the electronic rights to produce Battletech related titles why haven't we heard any news of anything in development. As a 13 year vetern of Mechwarrior titles (beginning with 2) Yeah AC has us on the total customization, along with Chromehounds but, MechAssault even with it's lack of customization that the other titles had got the feel right.

  • hermez

    Posted Aug 19, 2008 6:05 am PT

    this will be a success in teh hsitory of the franchise¡¡¡

  • D-Camo

    Posted Aug 19, 2008 5:40 am PT

    Definitely getting this.

  • tawagivercetti

    Posted Aug 19, 2008 5:28 am PT

    bring it

  • ShadowOfKratos

    Posted Aug 19, 2008 5:14 am PT

    are mission still gonna be 5 minutes short?

    cuz I'd hate to waste 3/4 of my time on the customization menu...

  • AncientDozer

    Posted Aug 19, 2008 3:15 am PT

    I wouldn't mind another Mech Warrior game although the company which presently controls all that stuff has been dealing with financial and legal troubles. Actually, I think they're done with all that but they're still recovering from it.

    Anyway, I'm looking forward to this game. It's about damn time that Armored Core has a co-op.

    And for those who never played an AC game, I seriously recommend you check it out. Customization for your mechs (they're called AC's in this game) has never been higher. You pick torsos, arms, heads, legs, engines, computer stuffs. . weapons range from energy blades to missiles, bazookas, shotguns. . Want a four legged mech? Go right on ahead. . hovercraft? Yep. Tank? Uh huh. Chicken walker? You betcha. The only problem is that it can get a little intimidating when you look at all the stats that are affected by different parts.

  • danciu

    Posted Aug 19, 2008 3:10 am PT

    I didn't get Armored Core 4(and I'm sorry for not doing this)but I think I'll get this one.

  • MichaeltheCM

    Posted Aug 19, 2008 2:11 am PT

    yeah i remember playing MechWarrior when i was younger. i loved that game. i agree

  • Islandertj

    Posted Aug 19, 2008 12:25 am PT

    Another MechWarrior would be amazing or even another MechAssault.

  • ColdfireTrilogy

    Posted Aug 18, 2008 11:09 pm PT

    If only someone would revitalize MechWarrior ... MW3 was amazing !

  • p00phead

    Posted Aug 18, 2008 9:47 pm PT

    I swear my cousin has a japanese version of the game

  • redskinStu

    Posted Aug 18, 2008 6:51 pm PT

    Stopped buying AC quite a while ago. Too many of those crappy "You must escort this truck" missions, which are a sure sign of laziness in the studio.

  • itwiz90

    Posted Aug 18, 2008 6:29 pm PT

    Armored Core 4, interesting. I loved Mechwarrior for the PC, it was an awesome game and series. I didn't like it for console play, it lacked a certain something. I rented the PS2 version of AC once, didn't like it, guess I was spoiled by Activision's game. I will keep a close eye on this one and check it out again for this gen to see how it plays.

  • Cannabis64

    Posted Aug 18, 2008 6:21 pm PT

    online finally. lets just hope its not just AC 4 with online tho.

  • werthog14

    Posted Aug 18, 2008 6:16 pm PT

    Hmm. Never played any of the AC games... Looks interesting.

  • Megawizard1

    Posted Aug 18, 2008 5:56 pm PT

    Online AC intrigues me. Two people blowing each other up was always a highlight for me in the other ACs. Now there's a max of 8, and it's online so I don't have to badger my friends into it. XD

  • kaizerkakai

    Posted Aug 18, 2008 5:49 pm PT

    I hope this improves from AC4,tho' it should it has online co-op everyone love co-op,i know i do

  • RockToTheLed

    Posted Aug 18, 2008 5:44 pm PT

    Woo! AC4 was one of my favorite games, can't wait!!!

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