By retuning the "Therapist," fixing the tank leg stagger exploit, and correcting the tetrapod hover animation, FromSoftware ensured that the sweeping balance changes of the massive 1.06 update could be properly evaluated in a fair environment. For the dedicated Ravens and mercenaries of Rubicon, it was a sign that their feedback was heard, and their game was in good hands. So, ensure you have Regulation Ver. 1.06.1 installed, pilot, and jump back into the Nest.
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:
Here is everything you need to know about the Armored Core VI 1.06.1 update. Balance Adjustments and Part Tweaks
FromSoftware adjusted its projectile speed and attack power (both regular and charged) to bring it back in line with intended balance. Context: The 1.06 Meta Shift
As this regulation update is required for online play, the game will prompt you to update, or it should download automatically, bringing your version to: (Latest Main Patch) Regulation Ver. 1.06.1 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: Regulation Ver. 1.06.1
Update 1.06.1 is a direct follow-up to the extensive 1.06 patch, which saw significant changes, including:
The primary focus of this update was to nerf the . In version 1.06, this weapon received massive buffs that resulted in "unintentionally high performance values". Update 1.06.1 specifically reduced its: Projectile Speed (Regular attack) Attack Power (Regular and Charge attacks) Context from Major Update 1.06
Kinetic rifles have been second-class citizens to lasers and shotguns since launch. 1.06.1 finally grants them love: By retuning the "Therapist," fixing the tank leg
While the "Therapist" fix was the headliner, the 1.06.1 patch also addressed a few other less-publicized but equally important bugs in the background. According to community reports and source summaries, the update also included corrections for:
For the most up-to-date details on the latest patches, you can check the official Bandai Namco News or community-curated updates on SteamDB.
Surprisingly, the infamous Zimmerman shotgun escaped major nerfs (only a 3% reduction in reload speed). FromSoftware seems content allowing shotguns to rule close-quarters, as long as they aren't paired with instant-stagger shoulder weapons.
, was a targeted hotfix primarily designed to correct unintended weapon performance introduced in the major 1.06 balance patch. Core Change: WS-1200 THERAPIST Fix The primary focus of this update was the Stun Bomb Launcher "WS-1200 THERAPIST" Correction: firing Vientos to stagger
Here is a detailed breakdown of the Armored Core 6 Update 1.06.1, including the major balancing changes to the "Therapist" weapon and the stability improvements. The "Therapist" Fix: WS-1200 Back on Target
: 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
On the lighter side, the 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 .
