Armored Core VI Fires of Rubicon Update 1.06.1 Released on February 8, 2024, update 1.06.1 for Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon is a "regulation patch" primarily focused on correcting specific performance issues introduced by the massive balance overhaul of version 1.06. This minor update is mandatory for online play and targets all platforms, including PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC via Steam. The Core Fix: Balancing the "Therapist"
The primary goal of update 1.06.1 was to address "unintentionally high performance values" for the WS-1200 THERAPIST stun bomb launcher.
Following the previous 1.06 patch, which intended to make the weapon more viable by increasing its projectile speed and attack power, the Therapist became significantly more powerful than the developers intended. Update 1.06.1 specifically:
Adjusted Projectile Speed: Recalibrated the speed of regular attacks.
Lowered Attack Power: Reduced the damage output for both regular and charged attacks to bring them back in line with other tactical options. Context: The Massive 1.06 Overhaul
While 1.06.1 is small, it serves as the final polish for the extensive changes made in Patch 1.06 (released Feb 6, 2024), which fundamentally shifted the game's meta. Key changes from that larger update that 1.06.1 maintains include:
Weapon Buffs: The IA-C01W2: MOONLIGHT blade now scales with Energy Firearm Spec, and weapons like the LR-037 HARRIS and WR-0555 ATTACHE received increased projectile speeds.
Meta Nerfs: High-impact "meta" choices were toned down, including the EL-PW-00 VIENTO needle gun (decreased impact) and the VE-60LCB laser cannon (reduced hitbox size and rapid fire).
Frame Adjustments: Many bipedal and reverse-joint legs received AP and jump height buffs, while the heavy LG-022T BORNEMISSZA tank legs and LAMMERGEIER tetrapod hover speed were nerfed to promote more diverse build options. How to Apply the Update Armored Core VI Fires of Rubicon update 1.06.1 ...
To ensure you can access Ranked Matches and other online features, verify your version number at the lower right corner of the title screen: App Ver. 60 Regulation Ver. 1.06.1
If the game is set to boot in Offline Mode in your system settings, the regulation files may not download automatically; you must switch to Online Mode to trigger the update. ARMORED CORE VI FIRES OF RUBICON - Patch Notes 1.06
Balance Adjustments * STUN BATON “VP-67EB” : increased Attack Power / Chg. Attack Power. * LIGHT WAVE BLADE “IA-C01W2: MOONLIGHT”: Bandai Namco Europe
Armored Core VI : Fires of Rubicon update a hotfix released on February 8, 2024
, specifically to address an issue introduced in the major 1.06 balance patch. 🛠️ Key Fix: The "Therapist" Nerf
The primary purpose of this update was to correct the performance of the WS-1200 THERAPIST Stun Bomb Launcher. Unintended Power:
The 1.06 update accidentally gave this weapon "unintentionally high performance values". Adjustments Made: projectile speed (reduced). attack power for regular attacks (reduced). attack power for charged attacks (reduced). 🎮 Version Details App Version: Regulation Version: Online Play: This regulation update is to access online features and ranked matchmaking. Platforms:
Available on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam. Context: Major Changes in Patch 1.06 Armored Core VI Fires of Rubicon Update 1
Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon Update 1.06.1 a minor regulation patch released on February 8, 2024
, primarily designed to address a balance oversight introduced in the larger 1.06 update Primary Fix: Stun Bomb Launcher
The main purpose of this specific update was to re-balance the WS-1200 THERAPIST Stun Bomb Launcher The Issue:
Adjustments in the 1.06 update accidentally gave the weapon "unintentionally high performance values" The Correction: Regulation 1.06.1 fixed the projectile speed attack power of regular attacks, along with the attack power of charged attacks to bring them back to intended levels Context: The Foundation (Patch 1.06)
Since 1.06.1 was a quick follow-up, it inherited the massive changes from Patch 1.06 (released February 6, 2024), which included Bandai Namco Weapon Buffs:
Increased power/speed for the Stun Baton, Linear Rifle (Harris), Heavy Machine Gun (Attache), and Burst Machine Gun (Etsujin) Bandai Namco Weapon Nerfs:
Reduced impact for the Viento Needle Gun and smaller hitboxes for the LCB Laser Cannon's charged attacks Bandai Namco Frame Adjustments:
Increased jump height for most Bipedal legs while nerfing the AP and stability of heavy Tank legs (Bornemissza) and the hover efficiency of Lammergeier legs Bandai Namco Bug Fixes: The Rise of the Plasma Rifle The Vvc-760PR
Resolved issues with Tank leg hit stun, Tetrapod hovering angles, and unintended firing after manual reloads Bandai Namco build recommendation to counter the current meta, or do you need help troubleshooting the update on your platform? ARMORED CORE VI FIRES OF RUBICON - Patch Notes 1.06 5 Feb 2024 —
Adjusted hitbox so that an enemy staggered by the projectile impact will not be released from hit stun by the follow-up explosion. Bandai Namco Bandai Namco Europe
Before diving into numbers, it is crucial to understand FromSoftware’s intent. The previous meta (post-1.05) was defined by high-impact burst damage. The most infamous build was the "Heavy Laser Cannon Tank"—a Fortress-class tread AC equipped with dual VE-60LCA (LCB) shoulder cannons.
The strategy was simple: assault boost, tank the hits due to high AP, fire charged LCBs, and delete the enemy’s ACS (stagger) bar in one volley. This led to matches ending in under 10 seconds.
On the lighter side, the EL-PA-00 Viento needle missiles created "stun-lock" builds where a lightweight could kite indefinitely, firing Vientos to stagger, then closing the gap with the WB-0000 Bad Cook (flamethrower) or the infamous Laser Slicer.
Update 1.06.1 does not add new parts. It does not add new missions. It fixes the math. The official patch notes emphasize "adjustments to weapon parameters to expand build diversity," which is developer-speak for "we are nerfing the bullies."
The Vvc-760PR has seen a quiet resurgence. Since tanks lost their one-shot potential, they are forced to fight longer engagements. Plasma's area-of-effect splash damage is devastating to slow treads and tetrapods trying to escape.
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April 20, 2026
Just when you thought Rubicon had finally stopped burning, FromSoftware drops another quiet but crucial spark. Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon update 1.06.1 is live — and while it’s not the massive shake-up of 1.05, it’s exactly the kind of precision tuning that separates good pilots from legends.
Let’s break down what changed, what broke (in a good way), and whether you need to rebuild your AC… again.