A recent Steam update for Armored Core 6 has ignited fan speculation about a potential DLC announcement at The Game Awards next week. The third-person mecha action game, released in 2023 by FromSoftware, has seen limited post-launch support despite its success. While the update's details remain unclear, it echoes past patterns in the series that led to expansions.
Update Details
On December 5, 2025, Armored Core 6 received a mysterious update on Steam, as noted on its SteamDB page. The change affects the application's build but lacks visible specifics, leaving fans to speculate on its purpose. This comes just one week before The Game Awards, prompting excitement for possible new content.
Fan Etheox captured the buzz on X, posting: "Babe wake up. Armored Core got another SteamDB update 1 week before the Game Awards." However, the game has experienced multiple Steam page updates throughout 2025 without resulting in DLC announcements.
Game Background
Launched in 2023, Armored Core 6 has been praised for its intense mecha combat. Eurogamer reviewer Caelyn Ellis noted: "FromSoftware delivers a superlative action game that builds on its Soulslike pedigree while staying lean and laser-focused."
Post-release, it received a nerf to overpowered weapons and added ranked matchmaking for 1v1 and 3v3 modes. Despite its acclaim, FromSoftware has largely left the title untouched since then.
Precedent for DLC
Previous entries in the series, like Armored Core 5, expanded with DLC such as the Modeler's Pack, introducing new AC parts and weapons. FromSoftware's recent efforts, including the Forsaken Hollows DLC for Elden Ring: Nightreign, suggest openness to additional content, though narrative expansions are not the series norm.
Fans hope this update signals more Armored Core action, but it could prove insignificant amid the speculation.