How to unlock the Arena in Armored Core 6

Trying to unlock the Arena in Armored Core 6? From Software’s latest instalment into the mech battling series has brought back a host of features from previous games. Among them, of course, is the Arena – a staple gamemode of the series.

But you won’t start the game with the mode unlocked. So how do you get into it? Here, we’ll go over how you can unlock the Arena in Armored Core 6 Fires of Rubicon, so you can start climbing through the ranks. You may find you’ll need to try some different loadouts – if you aren’t too sure on how to get parts in Armored Core 6 yet, don’t worry, we’ve got you covered.

Unlocking the Arena in Fires of Rubicon

To unlock the Arena in Armored Core 6, you need to progress through sortie missions in the game. Once you’ve completed a sufficient number of missions in chapter 1, you’ll unlock the mode. For us, this was a data retrieval mission following Operation Wallclimber – but completing the “Investigate BAWS Arsenal” mission should also unlock the game mode.

What is Arena mode?

For those new to the series, Arena mode is a special mode in which you compete in duels against other mechs to earn credits and prestige. In Armored Core 6, the mode is framed as a simulation series that allows mercs to test their skills against other independent ACs.

Winning a match earns you some credits and other resources. But it also allows you to climb the rankings, which reflect the skill and title of your mercenary. Rankings go from F to S. For each rank, you’ll need to defeat at least three opponents. The third of these will usually be particularly difficult, being treated as a boss fight. Beat them though, and you’ll rank up.

What do you get from Arena mode?

Arena mode isn’t all about glory and prestige, you earn a few different things from it as well. When beating an opponent in the arena, you’ll earn:

• Their AC’s unique decal, which you can use on your own AC designs.
• Credits, starting at 35,000 per win at Rank F and climbing from there.
• OST chips. You can use these to upgrade your mech’s Operating System, unlocking new features like Assault Armour or manual targeting, or getting damage boosts to different weapon types.

That covers everything you’ll need to unlock the Arena in Armored Core 6, as well as all the details of what the mode offers. It’s a great way to train your skill too, as you’ll need to be at the top of your game to beat bosses like the Smart Cleaner or Balteus If you still find yourself in need of some advice, we can help.

How long is Arena mode in Armored Core 6?

Arena mode will take you from Rank F to Rank S.

Is Arena in Armored Core 6 mode hard?

The difficulty of Arena mode gradually increases as you take on more challenging opponents to earn better ranks. Rank F opponents are quite easy to beat, while Rank B for example are much harder.