The rumors about FromSoftware working on an Armored Core game are true: A new job listing confirms that the Elden Ring devs are releasing a mecha game.
I really don't know how many articles I started with 'thank god for job listings', so I'm just gonna do it a little different this time: Job listings are awesome. Seriously. A major part of the fun of games is the announcements and the anticipation. Especially when a major developer announces their latest project, and when that developer is FromSoftware... well... job listings are awesome, because that's how we know that we might be getting a mech-game from FromSoftware. More specifically, the Elden Ring masterminds seems to have their sights set on an Armorder Core game.
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FromSoftware Working on Armored Core Game
So, let's start with the source: The job description looking for a character designer:
You will be in charge of a wide range of designs related to characters and mecha.
In fact, the word 'mecha' is mentioned a bunch throughout the job listing, so we can definitely confirm that FromSoftware is dipping its toe into the mecha-pool. In case you weren't aware, FromSoftware previously worked on the Armored Core franchise, but that was way back in 1997.
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Considering how much FromSoftware's games have changed since then, we can expect this upcoming game to be entirely different to what we're used to from them. I mean... can you imagine an Armored Core game with the souls-like combat FromSoftware is known for? Ginat mechas duking it out Elden Ring style? Music to my ears... and I'm not even a mecha fan. Give me either this or Bloodborne 2, and I'm a happy customer.