Soulcalibur V Announced

The next installment of Namco Bandai's tale of souls and swords hits Xbox 360 and PS3 in 2012.

Published on May 11, 2011 4:47 PM

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Three years after the release of Soulcalibur IV, Soulcalibur V was officially announced by Namco Bandai last night. Due out for a 2012 release on the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3, the next installation of the weapon-based fighting series will return in all of its violent and chesty glory.

The game was shown to media at the Namco Bandai sponsored event, Level Up Dubai 2011. There the game was introduced with a teaser trailer which confirmed the likes of the characters Siegfried and Nightmare, two of the series’ most notable characters. Soulcalibur V tells a story that takes place 17 years after the events of Soulcalibur IV. No gameplay footage was seen, however it was announced that the game's story focuses on the son of Soulcalibur veteran, Sophitia. This character's name is Patroklos and all that is currently known of him is that somehow, his fate is intertwined with this tale of souls and swords.

Namco Bandai has put up a teaser site that will feature information, and possibly a better quality version of the teaser trailer in a couple of minutes, so watch out for that.

NAMCO BANDAI GAMES ANNOUNCES SOULCALIBUR®V

FOR XBOX 360 AND PLAYSTATION®3 SYSTEM

A New Generation of Fighters Gather for the Latest Installment

of Acclaimed Fighting Game Series

SANTA CLARA, Calif., (May 11, 2011) – Leading video game publisher and developer NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc., today announced SOULCALIBUR®V, the newest installment of its multi-million selling weapons-based fighting series for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, and PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system. It delivers exhilarating 3D fighting mechanics, breathtaking visuals, and new characters, as well as expanding the online and character creation modes. SOULCALIBUR V is poised to become the preeminent fighting game experience of 2012.

“The SOULCALIBUR® series continues to be one of NAMCO BANDAI Games’ most cherished franchises,” said Carlson Choi, vice president of marketing NAMCO BANDAI Games America. “SOULCALIBUR V will continue to advance the series’ legacy of white-knuckled weapon-based combat, gorgeous graphics and groundbreaking features that will amaze newcomers and long-time fans alike.”

Developed by the legendary Project Soul™ team, SOULCALIBUR V picks up 17 years after the events of SOULCALIBUR®IV with new heroes and returning warriors clashing in an epic showdown between good and evil. The tale of Patroklos, son of Sophitia Alexandra, unfolds as his family’s destiny intertwines with the Soul swords. With the series’ revolutionary 8-way run, allowing for true 3D movement during matches, a refined battle system, and stunning graphics, SOULCALIBUR V will be the top game of 2012 for anyone looking for a knock-down, drag-out fight.