# ARMORED CORE VI FIRES OF RUBICON Update distribution notice

- Product: ARMORED CORE VI FIRES OF RUBICON (https://whatsnew.fyi/product/armored-core-vi-fires-of-rubicon)
- Vendor: FromSoftware, Inc.
- Date: 2025-05-21
- Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1888160/view/512958914879291431
- Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/armored-core-vi-fires-of-rubicon/releases/2025-05-21-update-distribution-notice

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- **fixed** — Hit detection has been improved on ACs with certain Frame Part configurations that made them more difficult to hit
- **changed** — CORE AC-J-120 BASHO: increased Booster Efficiency Adj.
- **changed** — BIPEDAL NACHTREIHER/42E: increased AP
- **changed** — BIPEDAL VE-42A: increased AP
- **fixed** — Adjusted stagger behaviour for enemy ACs when multiple hit detections are registered simultaneously
- **fixed** — Fixed a bug that prevented ACS load buildup under specific circumstances
- **fixed** — Fixed a bug in the DECAL menu that allowed images used to exceed the layer limit
- **fixed** — Fixed a bug that caused the game to crash under specific circumstances
- **fixed** — Fixed a bug that caused the opponent AC not to display correctly in online matches

A new patch has been distributed to adjust game balance and apply bug fixes.
Please apply the latest patch before playing the game.

**Targeted Platforms**
PlayStation 4 / PlayStation 5 / Xbox One / Xbox Series X|S / Steam

##### **MAJOR ITEMS INCLUDED IN THIS UPDATE**

Bug Fixes and Other Improvements

**【Player AC related fixes】**
・Hit detection has been improved on ACs with certain Frame Part configurations that made them more difficult to hit. The following adjustments have been made after taking the effects of these improvements into account:
　・CORE “AC-J-120 BASHO”: increased Booster Efficiency Adj.
　・BIPEDAL “NACHTREIHER/42E”: increased AP
　・BIPEDAL “VE-42A”: increased AP

・Adjusted stagger behaviour for enemy ACs when multiple hit detections are registered simultaneously
・Fixed a bug that prevented ACS load buildup under specific circumstances

**【System related fixes】**
・Fixed a bug in the DECAL menu that allowed images used to exceed the layer limit
・Fixed a bug that caused the game to crash under specific circumstances

**【Online match related fixes】**
・Fixed a bug that caused the opponent AC not to display correctly

Once the update file has been applied, the version number at the lower right corner of the title screen will show as follows:

_App Ver. 80
Regulation Ver. 1.08.1　※See below_

This update is required for online play.
We hope you continue to enjoy **ARMORED CORE™ VI FIRES OF RUBICON™**.

※NB: On PS4, PS5, XboxOne and XSX|S, the latest patch will not download if the game is set to boot in offline mode. Please check System Menu > Network Settings to make sure the game will boot in online mode and download the latest patch.