To unlock all endings in Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon, players must engage in strategic decision-making and multiple playthroughs. Below is a comprehensive guide detailing how to achieve each ending, including the “Liberator of Rubicon,” “Fires of Raven,” and the elusive third ending frequently referred to as the “true ending.”

Unlocking the First Two Endings

1. Complete the Main Story:
– You can unlock the first two endings either in the normal game mode or in New Game+. The pivotal moment for selecting these endings occurs during Chapter 5.

2. Mission Selection for Endings:
– Liberator of Rubicon Ending:
– To unlock this ending, focus on missions offered by Ayre. Specifically, complete the mission “Eliminate ‘Cinder’ Carla” along with the subsequent missions that follow. Importantly, you must also defeat Handler Walter during your playthrough.

– Fires of Raven Ending:
– For this ending, prioritize the mission “Intercept the Corporate Forces.” Completing this mission will grant you access to the Fires of Raven ending.

Unlocking the Third Ending

1. New Game++ Mode:
– The third ending, often labeled the “true ending,” necessitates playing through the game in New Game++ mode. This requires you to have completed the game twice prior, essentially making it the third playthrough.

2. Completing Side Content:
– It is crucial to complete all Arena missions, including any analysis missions, in New Game++. Aim to have these missions marked as “verified” before progressing further in the game’s storyline during this mode.
– After finishing the entire story in New Game++, you will unlock the true ending.

Tips for Unlocking All Endings

– Multiple Playthroughs Required: You will need to finish the game a minimum of three times to experience all available endings: once for the Liberator of Rubicon, once for the Fires of Raven, and a final time for the true ending.

– Strategic Mission Choices: In New Game+, take the opportunity to select missions that are opposite to those played in your first run to efficiently access alternative endings without unnecessary repetition.

– Track Your Missions: Utilize the Replay Mission list to monitor which missions you’ve completed and which ones remain uncompleted. Unfinished missions will be clearly highlighted, helping you to avoid overlooking any that you need for your progression.

By adhering to these guidelines and diligently working through the missions across multiple playthroughs, you will be well-equipped to unlock all the endings in Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon and experience the full narrative offered by the game. Enjoy the journey through Rubicon!