Will you need PlayStation Plus or Xbox Live for Armored Core 6? All online requirements

Armored Core 6 has the franchise making its much-anticipated return will have many fans wondering if a PlayStation Plus or Xbox Live subscription will be required to play. It has been ten years since we last played an Armored Core game, and back then you didn’t need PlayStation Plus to play online, but now times are different. 

The game will have some multiplayer features, and considering this is the first Armored Core we’ve got in this new landscape of games, we are going to dive into whether or not Armored Core 6 will require any subscription services to play online. 

• Here is everything we know about Armored Core 6 so far, including when the game will release. 

Do you need PlayStation Plus for Armored Core 6? 

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You will only need a PlayStation Plus subscription to play the online game modes on offer in Armored Core 6, which is the PvP battle arena mode. The main focus of this game is to be a single-player adventure, which you won’t need an online subscription, or connection, to enjoy. 

• Wondering if Armored Core will be more like FromSoftware's more recent games? We take a look at whether or not the game is a Soulslike.

Do you need Xbox Live for Armored Core 6? 

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If you wish to play the online game mode in Armored Core 6, you will need an Xbox Live subscription, however, the majority of the game is single-player. So, if you’re only jumping into Armored Core 6 for a solo adventure, you shouldn’t worry about your subscriptions being up to date. 

• Take a look here to see if Armored Core 6 features an open world. 

Do you need to pay for Armored Core 6 online services on PC?

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No, Armored Core online services are completely free to use if you're playing on PC. This is a luxury that PC players are used to at this point, and that won’t be changing with FromSoftware’s latest title. 

So, if you do own the game on PC then you’re just good to go - there is nothing else to worry about, and even if you’re not that bothered by the multiplayer mode in Armored Core 6, you can give it a go without having to worry about extra costs. 

That is all you need to know about taking Armored Core 6 online, if you’re looking forward to the game, be sure to take a look at our Armored Core 6 homepage for everything we know so far.