With Armored Core 6 right around the corner, knowing if your PC is beefy enough to handle all of the mechanical warfare coming shortly is a must. No matter if this is your first time stepping into the cockpit of these massive metallic monsters or if you’ve been an Armored Core fan for years, knowing that you’re prepared is just the first step of the battle waiting to be waged. If you’ve got your hands on the newest generation of consoles, you’re already set for the newest entry, but your PC may need some fine-tuning if you’re hoping for the best results. Here are the official system requirements for Armored Core 6.
Minimum and Recommended Specs for Armored Core 6 on PC – Listed
As you prepare to face the flames of the Rubicon, you’ll need to ensure that your PC matches these specs:
| PC Specs | Minimum Specifications | Recommended Specifications |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Windows 10 | Windows 10/Windows 11 |
| Processor | Intel Core i7-4790K | Instal Core i5-8400 or AMD Ryzen 7 1800X | AMD Ryzen 5 2600 | Intel Core i7-7700 | Intel Core i5-10400 or AMD Ryzen 7 2700X | AMD Ryzen 5 3600 |
| Memory | 12GB RAM | 12GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060, 6GB or AMD Radeon RX 6600, 8GB | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070, 8GB or AMD Radeon RX 6650 XT, 8GB or Intel ARC A770, 16GB |
| Direct X | DirectX12 | DirectX12 |
| Storage | 60GB | 60GB |
| Sound Card | Windows Compatible Audio Device | Windows Compatible Audio Device |
One thing to note is that these are the specs if you’re planning on running Ray Tracing, which is only available in the Garage Area. The remainder of the game will not run with Ray Tracing on, according to this specification sheet.
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If you’re not a big fan of Ray Tracing, thankfully the specs are a fair bit lower:
| PC Specs | Minimum Specifications |
|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i5-8600K or AMD Ryzen 3 3300X |
| Memory | 12GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960, 4GB or AMD Radeon RX480, 4GB or Intel Arc A380, 6GB |
| Direct X | DirectX12 |
| Storage | 60GB |
| Sound Card | Windows Compatible Audio Device |
It’s great to know that folks that haven’t upgraded their rigs in a while may still be able to jump in on the fun since some of the Minimum Spec graphics cards have been on the market since 2015. This means, if you’ve been able to jump into the world of games like The Witcher 3, Cyberpunk 2077, and Far Cry 6 on lower settings, you’ll be able to jump into Armored Core 6 without much worry.
If you’re eager to learn everything you can about this game before it launches, be sure to check out our Armored Core 6 section below. No matter if you’re jumping in on a rig that could make most Mech pilots jealous, or want to take the action on the go with a Steam Deck, we’ve got you covered.
