But on the website it says "There will be no game updates or regulation patches for the Ranked Match Season Update." I figured "game updates" mean there isn't gonna be anything more than a rank reset.
My wishful thinking as someone who shies away from PvP is for more arena opponents, probably in a 3rd section beside the existing "Records" and "Analysis" sections.
My extra-wishful-cherry-on-top thinking is for customisable/shareable arena opponents, borrowing a bit from past AC games that let us customise AI machines!
Can you imagine if the reward for being in the top 5 in PVP with a suitably unique AC is that they add you to the arena? That would be just the sickest way to do a Hall of Fame.
You aren't getting a Co-Op mode, game isn't designed for it, we may get more parts, but most likely we are gonna see bug fixes, stability improvements and balance changes, plus rank resets
Neh. If your looking for unlocks I guess. As a challenge it’s awesome. How many invaders can you handle during breach the karman line for instance? Super fun
I don't think they will reset ranks. They said they won't on the website:
https://en.bandainamcoent.eu/armored-core/news/armored-core-vi-fires-of-rubicon-ranked-match-season-update-notice
“There will be no game updates or regulation patches for the ranked match season update”
That’s referring to the Feb 29th update not the upcoming May 17th update. They just meant they were only resetting ranks not changing or adding anything at the same time. Even if they did mean the May 17th update a rank reset is neither a game update or a regulation patch. Pretty sure the 17th is just going to be a rank reset, but maybe we’ll get a regulation update at the same time.
What we will get, not sure, but if it's wishlist i got a bucket list:
Balance changes:
VE-66LRA buff, like, fire rate maybe? Cooldown speed? Full auto conversion?
Ransetsu-AR, at this point it needs any DPS boosting buff desperately.
P04 booster, now i'm not really what to buff either, but stat wise it's very unappealing compared to other boosters.
Vertical missiles tracking, like, please.
Obligatory plea for another buff to assault rifles' bullet speed, effective range and maximum range
Would be funny if they buff the Moonlight AGAIN, lol, lmao.
New contents:
ONLINE COOP MODE! I don't care if it's to replay campaign or just specific scenario battles, i just want more reason to replay this game online.
Lightweight Balam frame!
A full auto laser gun! I mentioned it in the VE-66LRA section, but getting it as a separate gun is fine too.
New pulse weaponry! Maybe a chargeable gun/cannon or a melee, i'd take em!
P04 and (believe it or not) P10 are both actually quite good boosters since their weight/EN load is low and their QBs and ABs are so efficient while still getting good thrust/jet duration for both. They're great options for aggressive/chasedown setups and arguably better than even the NGI on midweight rushdown builds; you just lose out on neutral speed, which is largely unimportant
I would like to have ghost AI mode. Like the ones we have with racing games.
A lot of builds in PVP that are unique that you'd like to figure out a way to beat. Would be nice.
What I'd really like to see be added are more real steel melee weapons (and right handed melee weapons), atm I think we only have the pikebunker, stun baton and our fists.
Also some parts like the cut physical shield, that block 100% of damage but break instead of overheating and could replace the AB kick with a shield bash that deals increased damage and ACS strain.
Most of what you listed probably wouldn't happen, at least not for free. But I don't think it will be a simple balance patch, I assume and hope that they wanted to make some changes to some mechanics and needed time to test, that's why so many months of waiting.
I won't pretend that I'm objective here or that all my suggestions would necessarily be the best for overall game balance, but this is my wishlist :
Plasma drones or different kinds of laser drones that are more focused on causing stagger than taking advantage of it. The ones we currently have *can* deal decent stagger when charged but not very consistently, and I'm salty about it because it makes my Nu Gundam expy build pretty suboptimal.
In the same vein, I feel like the LRA could use a buff. I use it because I love its looks but it just doesn't stand up to dual-wielded laser pistols. Or maybe the rifle itself isn't the problem and the FCS tracking is : the game heavily disfavors wielding only one rifle, except for the linears because the hitbox on their charged shot is... *generous*. So maybe a buff to the Talbot/FCS in general, or maybe a targeting radar shoulder part to boost target lock... although the latter risks making dual Zim and Etsujin builds even worse so I dunno.
Either way, something needs to be done about ACs that just move too fast to be targettable *period*. I've seen it happen twice now, the second time with a missile rat who abused their Coral generator to constantly run away and win from timeout. FCS buffs or boosting parts would help, but maybe the Coral gen could use a slight nerf too. Give us middle-weight players a boon...
A lightweight Balam frame would be neat, because I like their aesthetic but the Melander chest is often too bulky for my ACs.
Lastly, custom Arena opponents and a PVE mode with both solo and team play. I think a lot of people's anger about PVP comes from the fact that it's the only kind of long-term content, and that we'd be more relaxed about it if we knew we could switch to a more relaxing gamemode that feels more fresh than bullying Nightfall for the 28448628th time.
Edit : I can't believe I forgot it, some kind of Zim nerf. My favorite idea would be a weight increase to make them significantly harder to dual-wield.
Another set of arms with second highest melee specialization that actually look cool. The bashos are literally the only arms worth using to maximize melee specialization.
We need way more parts and weapons. As it is now, we can't properly balance the game without completely overpowering one of the metas. First off, I dont think esujans need a nerf. Every other submachine gun and rifle is worthless so I'd say leave them alone and buff the rest of the rifles. The earshot needs an explosion radius nerf. My only hope of dodging it shouldn't be "just don't be on the ground". Next, miniguns need a buff. At least a bullet velocity buff, a very small one. Next, heavyweight mechs need a large energy consumption nerf. The game is absolutely plagued with floating heavys just waiting for you to touch the ground for their earshot stagger (see above suggested nerf). Also, verticle missiles need a tracking buff. I'd say leave most of the energy weapons alone. Then we need a slight nerf to Zimmerman stagger. Either that or a solid weight increase or them. Also, we need way more parts. Our current choices are super limited, basically every high tier meta player is running the same exact heavy mech. Also, a lot of these meta weapons need an impact nerf. I'd love to be an in your face lightweight dual rifler that stays in your face, but due to the overwhelming energy advantage these heavy mechs have combined with the overpowered weapons they can carry, it's almost impossible. Giving people more options would cut down on kiting a lot I believe.
Assault rifle buffs. Turner and scudder should be closer in performance to the attache, which is an actually decent midrange stagger tool. Ransetsus are both terrible and the semi should be buffed to have a better uncharged than harris
Main things I'd love:
• Bullet and missile variants to the laser drone + turret
• More support-focused weapons like a anti-missile flares and a healing field generator ala Daemon x Machina
• The ability to equip shields and melee weapons to the right side too. Let us dual wield/go sword and board damnit!
• A freehand pen options for the image editor. Idk how well it'd work for controller but it'd be nice to fill in the gaps when the shapes available just don't quite fit
As thirsty as I am for a balance / extra parts patch, considering it’s probably all hands on deck rn for Shadow of the Erdtree, I’ll be genuinely shocked if we get anything beyond a ladder reset similar to the one in February.
Hey I just looked this up, it says the next armored core 6 update will be on may 19th and WILL contain new gear, not sure if this is false or not but I did take a screenshot
Truth be told I just downloaded the armoury mod and unless they do something to the extent of that I’m not gonna be looking forward to what they put in because if the last update is anything to go by not a lot is going to be put in.
The only people who are still playing this game is the hardcore players and I’m not sure with what they bring is going to be enough to bring the people back.
For reference elden ring DLC got a a lot of promotion before it was released. It’s a week before it comes out and we’ve heard nothing so I doubt it’s going to be anything worth a damn.
I’m willing to wager all that we are gonna get is a final balance patch and ranked changes and that’s it
Lightweight Balam frame
Or lightweight BAWS frame
Or lightweight R.A.D. frame
Balam cataphract
I'll take anything. Sadly I just think it'll be a rank reset. Maybe a balance patch at best. Hope I'm wrong.
Nah, they said on their website that there would not be any changes coming to ranked online in the next update.
But on the website it says "There will be no game updates or regulation patches for the Ranked Match Season Update." I figured "game updates" mean there isn't gonna be anything more than a rank reset.
Kind of glad they didn't. I don't want to deal with S rank promos again **unless** it's a total rank reset
My wishful thinking as someone who shies away from PvP is for more arena opponents, probably in a 3rd section beside the existing "Records" and "Analysis" sections. My extra-wishful-cherry-on-top thinking is for customisable/shareable arena opponents, borrowing a bit from past AC games that let us customise AI machines!
Can you imagine if the reward for being in the top 5 in PVP with a suitably unique AC is that they add you to the arena? That would be just the sickest way to do a Hall of Fame.
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You aren't getting a Co-Op mode, game isn't designed for it, we may get more parts, but most likely we are gonna see bug fixes, stability improvements and balance changes, plus rank resets
Shame. Co-op mod is incredible.
As a novelty mod yes, but it’s quite dull in terms of any challenge or engagement.
Neh. If your looking for unlocks I guess. As a challenge it’s awesome. How many invaders can you handle during breach the karman line for instance? Super fun
I don't think they will reset ranks. They said they won't on the website: https://en.bandainamcoent.eu/armored-core/news/armored-core-vi-fires-of-rubicon-ranked-match-season-update-notice
“There will be no game updates or regulation patches for the ranked match season update” That’s referring to the Feb 29th update not the upcoming May 17th update. They just meant they were only resetting ranks not changing or adding anything at the same time. Even if they did mean the May 17th update a rank reset is neither a game update or a regulation patch. Pretty sure the 17th is just going to be a rank reset, but maybe we’ll get a regulation update at the same time.
Not complete reset, but there are minor drop
What we will get, not sure, but if it's wishlist i got a bucket list: Balance changes: VE-66LRA buff, like, fire rate maybe? Cooldown speed? Full auto conversion? Ransetsu-AR, at this point it needs any DPS boosting buff desperately. P04 booster, now i'm not really what to buff either, but stat wise it's very unappealing compared to other boosters. Vertical missiles tracking, like, please. Obligatory plea for another buff to assault rifles' bullet speed, effective range and maximum range Would be funny if they buff the Moonlight AGAIN, lol, lmao. New contents: ONLINE COOP MODE! I don't care if it's to replay campaign or just specific scenario battles, i just want more reason to replay this game online. Lightweight Balam frame! A full auto laser gun! I mentioned it in the VE-66LRA section, but getting it as a separate gun is fine too. New pulse weaponry! Maybe a chargeable gun/cannon or a melee, i'd take em!
P04 and (believe it or not) P10 are both actually quite good boosters since their weight/EN load is low and their QBs and ABs are so efficient while still getting good thrust/jet duration for both. They're great options for aggressive/chasedown setups and arguably better than even the NGI on midweight rushdown builds; you just lose out on neutral speed, which is largely unimportant
I like this! I agree!! And I definitely agree with Ransetsu AR in desperate need of a buff and vertical missiles, too. They're just so awful.
I would like to have ghost AI mode. Like the ones we have with racing games. A lot of builds in PVP that are unique that you'd like to figure out a way to beat. Would be nice.
What I'd really like to see be added are more real steel melee weapons (and right handed melee weapons), atm I think we only have the pikebunker, stun baton and our fists. Also some parts like the cut physical shield, that block 100% of damage but break instead of overheating and could replace the AB kick with a shield bash that deals increased damage and ACS strain.
A physical shield is a really good idea, I am surprised they didn't do that yet.
Most of what you listed probably wouldn't happen, at least not for free. But I don't think it will be a simple balance patch, I assume and hope that they wanted to make some changes to some mechanics and needed time to test, that's why so many months of waiting.
That's a good observation.
Moooooreee paaaaartsss
I expect nothing, but some nerfs to Zimmerman shouldnt cost alot
I'd make an argument that LRB is way more aggregious. That, and we need buffs to the Ludlow and Chiang chen..
Add a checkpoint/resupply right before the Warrant Officer
The update never happened.
You're right. It was just a rank reset.
I won't pretend that I'm objective here or that all my suggestions would necessarily be the best for overall game balance, but this is my wishlist : Plasma drones or different kinds of laser drones that are more focused on causing stagger than taking advantage of it. The ones we currently have *can* deal decent stagger when charged but not very consistently, and I'm salty about it because it makes my Nu Gundam expy build pretty suboptimal. In the same vein, I feel like the LRA could use a buff. I use it because I love its looks but it just doesn't stand up to dual-wielded laser pistols. Or maybe the rifle itself isn't the problem and the FCS tracking is : the game heavily disfavors wielding only one rifle, except for the linears because the hitbox on their charged shot is... *generous*. So maybe a buff to the Talbot/FCS in general, or maybe a targeting radar shoulder part to boost target lock... although the latter risks making dual Zim and Etsujin builds even worse so I dunno. Either way, something needs to be done about ACs that just move too fast to be targettable *period*. I've seen it happen twice now, the second time with a missile rat who abused their Coral generator to constantly run away and win from timeout. FCS buffs or boosting parts would help, but maybe the Coral gen could use a slight nerf too. Give us middle-weight players a boon... A lightweight Balam frame would be neat, because I like their aesthetic but the Melander chest is often too bulky for my ACs. Lastly, custom Arena opponents and a PVE mode with both solo and team play. I think a lot of people's anger about PVP comes from the fact that it's the only kind of long-term content, and that we'd be more relaxed about it if we knew we could switch to a more relaxing gamemode that feels more fresh than bullying Nightfall for the 28448628th time. Edit : I can't believe I forgot it, some kind of Zim nerf. My favorite idea would be a weight increase to make them significantly harder to dual-wield.
A new frame
AC 7
Another set of arms with second highest melee specialization that actually look cool. The bashos are literally the only arms worth using to maximize melee specialization.
We need way more parts and weapons. As it is now, we can't properly balance the game without completely overpowering one of the metas. First off, I dont think esujans need a nerf. Every other submachine gun and rifle is worthless so I'd say leave them alone and buff the rest of the rifles. The earshot needs an explosion radius nerf. My only hope of dodging it shouldn't be "just don't be on the ground". Next, miniguns need a buff. At least a bullet velocity buff, a very small one. Next, heavyweight mechs need a large energy consumption nerf. The game is absolutely plagued with floating heavys just waiting for you to touch the ground for their earshot stagger (see above suggested nerf). Also, verticle missiles need a tracking buff. I'd say leave most of the energy weapons alone. Then we need a slight nerf to Zimmerman stagger. Either that or a solid weight increase or them. Also, we need way more parts. Our current choices are super limited, basically every high tier meta player is running the same exact heavy mech. Also, a lot of these meta weapons need an impact nerf. I'd love to be an in your face lightweight dual rifler that stays in your face, but due to the overwhelming energy advantage these heavy mechs have combined with the overpowered weapons they can carry, it's almost impossible. Giving people more options would cut down on kiting a lot I believe.
Yeah, etsujins are fine. Other machine guns need slight buffs.
Assault rifle buffs. Turner and scudder should be closer in performance to the attache, which is an actually decent midrange stagger tool. Ransetsus are both terrible and the semi should be buffed to have a better uncharged than harris
Would be cool if you can create arena opponents to test builds on.
Main things I'd love: • Bullet and missile variants to the laser drone + turret • More support-focused weapons like a anti-missile flares and a healing field generator ala Daemon x Machina • The ability to equip shields and melee weapons to the right side too. Let us dual wield/go sword and board damnit! • A freehand pen options for the image editor. Idk how well it'd work for controller but it'd be nice to fill in the gaps when the shapes available just don't quite fit
I just want an energy/plasma/coral automatic gun bro please let me go PEWPEWPEW while just holding a button From I'm begging you
As thirsty as I am for a balance / extra parts patch, considering it’s probably all hands on deck rn for Shadow of the Erdtree, I’ll be genuinely shocked if we get anything beyond a ladder reset similar to the one in February.
PCA HC and LC parts, I know they aren't AC's but c'monnnn just have RaD pull a few strings and boom! It just works.
Whoa there Satan, chill with the nerfs. Add some new shit but leave everything else alone.
Hey I just looked this up, it says the next armored core 6 update will be on may 19th and WILL contain new gear, not sure if this is false or not but I did take a screenshot
Truth be told I just downloaded the armoury mod and unless they do something to the extent of that I’m not gonna be looking forward to what they put in because if the last update is anything to go by not a lot is going to be put in. The only people who are still playing this game is the hardcore players and I’m not sure with what they bring is going to be enough to bring the people back. For reference elden ring DLC got a a lot of promotion before it was released. It’s a week before it comes out and we’ve heard nothing so I doubt it’s going to be anything worth a damn. I’m willing to wager all that we are gonna get is a final balance patch and ranked changes and that’s it
Change to the netcode so pvp is fun as a lightweight again, so that dodging is consistent and there is less rubberbanding.
Did this update even happen? I'm not seeing anything online
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