Armored Core Play Order

Release order grouped by generation. Start at VI if new.

First generation

1. 1 Armored Core 1997 · game The 1997 original. First generation starts here.
2. 2 Armored Core: Project Phantasma 1997 · game Story driven expansion. Arena mode debuts.
3. 3 Armored Core: Master of Arena 1999 · game Arena focused finale of the first generation.

Second generation

1. 4 Armored Core 2 2000 · game PlayStation 2 debut. New continuity.
2. 5 Armored Core 2: Another Age 2001 · game Mission pack follow-up to Armored Core 2.

Third generation

1. 6 Armored Core 3 2002 · game Underground humanity saga begins.
2. 7 Silent Line: Armored Core 2003 · game Direct sequel to Armored Core 3.

Nexus generation

1. 8 Armored Core: Nexus 2004 · game Third generation reboot. New mechanics.
2. 9 Armored Core: Nine Breaker 2004 · game Arena training spin-off. Skippable.
3. 10 Armored Core: Last Raven 2005 · game Closes the Nexus generation.

Fourth generation

1. 11 Armored Core 4 2006 · game Next gen reboot. High speed combat.
2. 12 Armored Core: For Answer 2008 · game Sequel to Armored Core 4. Fan favorite.

Fifth generation

1. 13 Armored Core V 2012 · game Team based online focused reboot.
2. 14 Armored Core: Verdict Day 2013 · game Expansion style follow-up to V.

Sixth generation

1. 15 Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon 2023 · game Standalone reboot. Best entry point. Latest.