Armored Core 6 features 6-player PvP

Armored Core 6
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Although we know there's a versus mode and no co-op in Armored Core 6, FromSoftware hasn't announced any other details about the game's multiplayer officially. However, a snippet of information has allegedly been spotted on the game's box in Japanese stores. 

It looks like pre-orders for the game are live in Japanese stores, ahead of its release next month, and a picture shared on Reddit of the box's back reveals that PvP will support up to six players online. 

According to photos taken in Japan storefronts AC6 will support up to 6-player multiplayer + 3 spectators from r/armoredcore

The idea of being able to host small tournaments with friends inside the game itself is going down well, and I can imagine setting up an off-brand version of Robot Wars with a group of friends would be fun.

FromSoftware hasn't officially announced any details on PvP other than its existence in the game, so we'll have to wait a bit longer to hear whether or not something like a tournament with spectators can be set up in Armored Core 6.

We do know that Armored Core 6 contains references to a fictional drug war, as well as strong language and potentially a brief foray into body horror, but most importantly of all its mechs look extremely slick and powerful.

Our Armored Core 6 preview explains how the game is a polar opposite to Elden Ring and Dark Souls. 

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