Is Armored Core 6 on Steam Deck?

Armored Core 6 is finally here, reviving the classic mecha action series. With Steam Deck compatibility, you can take the bare metal mayhem on the move.

Armored Core is back after over a decade of dormancy thanks to From Software‘s renewed popularity. With hits like Elden Ring ranking among the Steam Deck‘s most-played titles, the Japanese studio’s titles are a clear fit for Valve‘s handheld.

From Software’s increased Linux support bodes well. Some tweaking may be needed to get mech battles running smoothly untethered, but the path ahead looks promising.

With the right optimizations, the Steam Deck could become the ultimate way to experience this resurrected robot combat title. Just imagine raising mech hell on your morning commute, or customizing your mecha on the go.

From Software’s latest mecha hit runs well on the Steam Deck, and thanks to its back paddles, you’re also able to assign some handy extra buttons, to boot.

Can you play Armored Core 6 on Steam Deck?

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Yes and, thankfully, it seems that From Software is going all in on the Steam Deck for Armored Core.

Speaking with Digital Trends, producer Yasunori Ogura said: “Obviously seeing how well Elden Ring performed on the Steam Deck, we were very happy, and we wanted to at least create that as a baseline going forward for this handheld.”

The series should map exceptionally well to the Steam Deck – and actually does if you emulate the previous entries. Its back buttons and control remapping should make for a much more comfortable play experience compared to prior entries. 

On top of this, we’re expecting performance to be better than Elden Ring’s. With Elden Ring on Steam Deck, you can settle on a great 40FPS for stability, but never really reach the higher refresh rates without sacrificing the look of the game.

As Armored Core 6 is smaller in terms of it not being an open-world game, the more confined levels and missions should provide an easier time for the Steam Deck to handle.

There have been reports that the larger desert levels later in the game will cause the Deck to struggle. However, using a combination of FSR and lower-tier settings, you should be able to get a minimum of 30FPS for most of the game.

Armored Core 6 is out now on PC, Xbox, and PS4/PS5. You can get your copy below.

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