Armored Core 6: How Many Chapters & Missions Are There?

One aspect that has intrigued players regarding Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon is the game's story or plot, which has been described as a brand new foray into the franchise that anyone can jump into, even if you've never played the previous Armored Core titles. But how dense will this new story be? and more specifically, how many chapters/missions will the player need to complete to experience the entire thing? 

Well, that's where this guide comes in, as we will be discussing exactly that. Below you can find an in-depth breakdown of how many chapters and missions you can expect to blast your way through when playing Armored Core 6.  

How Many Chapters and Missions are in Armored Core 6?

Armored Core 6 comprises a total of 59 missions distributed across five distinct chapters. Your decisions throughout the game determine the outcome, leading to three different endings. Notably, not all of these missions are immediately available upon the first playthrough; initially, only 42 missions can be accessed.

An additional three missions become accessible in New Game Plus, and a further 14 can be found in New Game Plus mode, totaling 17 supplementary missions. A reliable indication that you've unlocked all missions is achieving the "Stargazer" achievement.

To give you some insight into the missions you'll be taking on throughout the game, below is the comprehensive list of Armored Core 6 missions. We've emphasized the 'Decision Missions' through bold formatting, marking the points where pivotal choices influence which ending you'll get, of which there are three. 

Chapter 1

• Illegal Entry
• Destroy Artillery Installations
• Grid 135 Cleanup
• Destroy the Transport Helicopters
• Destroy the Tester AC
• Attack the Dam Complex
• Destroy the Weaponized Mining Ship
• Operation Wallclimber
• Retrieve Combat Logs
• Investigate the BAWS Arsenal No.2
• Attack the Watchpoint

Chapter 2

• Infiltrate Grid 086
• Eliminate the Doser Faction
• Ocean Crossing

Chapter 3

• Steal the Survey Data
• Attack the Refueling Base
• Eliminate V VII
• Tunnel Sabotage
• Survey the Uninhabited Floating City
• Heavy Missile Launch Support
• Eliminate the Enforcement Squads/Destroy the Special Forces Craft
• Attack the Old Spaceport
• Eliminate "Honest" Brute
• Defend the Old Spaceport
• Historic Data Recovery
• Destroy the Ice Worm

Chapter 4

• Underground Exploration – Depth 1
• Underground Exploration – Depth 2
• Underground Exploration – Depth 3
• Intercept the Redguns /Ambush the Vespers
• Unknown Territory Survey
• Reach the Coral Convergence

Chapter 5

• Escape
• Take the Uninhabited Floating City
• Intercept the Corporate/Eliminate "Cinder" Carla
• Breach the Karman Line/Destroy the Drive Block
• Shut down the Closure Satellites/Bring down the Xylem

New Game Plus missions

• Attack the Dam Complex (Chapter 1)
• Prevent Corporate Salvage of New Tech (Chapter 3)
• Defend the Dam Complex (Chapter 3)

New Game Plus+ missions

• Escort the Weaponized Mining Ship (Chapter 1)
• Prisoner Rescue (Chapter 1)
• Obstruct the Mandatory Inspection (Chapter 1)
• Attack the Watchpoint (Chapter 1)
• Stop the Secret Data Breach (Chapter 1)
• Survey the Uninhabited Floating City (Chapter 3)
• Coral Export Denial (Chapter 4)
• Underground Exploration – Depth 2 (Chapter 4)
• Eliminate V III (Chapter 4)
• Unknown Territory Survey (Chapter 4)
• Reach the Coral Convergence (Chapter 4)
• MIA (Chapter 4)
• Regain Control of the Xylem (Chapter 5)
• Coral Release (Chapter 5)

In summary, the number of missions, the replay potential provided by the New Game+ mechanic, and the integration of multiplayer features ensure that players will have an ample supply of entertainment and content. Be sure to revisit this source frequently as new missions or content may be added in the future, and you can be sure to find out about it here first.