A TALE OF SOULS AND SWORDS, ETERNALLY RETOLD...

SOULCALIBUR V is the newest installment of its multi-million selling weapons-based fighting series for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation3. It delivers exhilarating 3D fighting mechanics, breathtaking visuals, and new characters, as well as expanding the online + character creation modes.

PRE-ORDER NOW TO RECEIVE BONUS CHARACTER 'DAMPIERRE' Fans who pre-order SOULCALIBUR V at will exclusively receive Dampierre from SOULCALIBUR: Broken Destiny as a bonus playable character on day one.

Developer Project Soul

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.

CHARACTER PROFILES

An introduction to a few of SoulCalibur V's characters...

--- From Assassin's Creed - Ezio Auditore ---

Ezio Auditore from the critically acclaimed Assassin’s Creed series will be a playable guest character in SOULCALIBURT V for both PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. This monumental collaboration will let players control Ezio and his wide range of assassination tools including: • A Roman Longsword • Stiletto • Crossbow • Hidden gun • His trademark Hidden blade.

--- Patroklos Alexandra ---

His sister Pyrrha was kidnapped and her current whereabouts are unknown. His mother Sophitia was killed by a malfested and his father Rothion died from illness.

Age 19

Birthplace Athens, Ottoman Empire

Height 5'10" (177cm)

Weight Refuses to reveal

Date of Birth September 13th

Blood Type B

Weapon Short Sword & Small Shield

Weapon Name Stigma Sword & Arcadia Shield

Fighting Style Athenian Style (Self-Proclaimed)

--- Siegfried Schtauffen ---

He killed his father Frederick and his mother Margaret died of natural causes. He considers the members of the mercenary group Schwarzwind as his family.

Age 40

Birthplace Ober-Getzenberg, Holy Roman Empire (Germany)

Height 5'8" (172 cm)

Weight 154 lbs. (70 kg

Date of Birth February 6th

Blood Type A

Weapon Zweihander

Weapon Name Requiem

Fighting Style Self-Taught

--- Pyrrha Alexandra ---

She has no one who she can call as her family since she wandered among various people throughout her life.

Age 20

Birthplace She does not remember (Athens, Ottoman Empire)

Height 5'5" (165 cm)

Weight Too embarrassed to say

Date of Birth October 24th

Blood Type B

Weapon Short Sword & Small Shield

Weapon Name Omega Sword & Elk Shield

Fighting Style Protected by her sword and shield

--- Heishiro Mitsurugi ---

His parents and brothers were all taken by sickness, but a martial artist is claiming to be his eighth brother.

Age 46

Birthplace Bizen, Japan

Height 5'8" (173 cm)

Weight 163 lbs. (74 kg)

Date of Birth June 8th

Blood Type AB

Weapon Katana

Weapon Name Muichimonji

Fighting Style Shin Tenpu-Kosai-Ryu

--- Isabella Valentine (Nickname: Ivy) ---

Her adoptive parents, Earl and Countess Valentine are deceased. Her real father is Cervantes.

Age Stopped at 32

Birthplace London, British Empire

Height 5'10" ( 179 cm)

Weight 128 lbs. (58 kg)

Date of Birth December 10th

Blood Type Unknown

Weapon Snake Sword

Weapon Name Valentine (Ivy Blade)

Fighting Style Unrelated Link

--- Other characters announced include: ---

Nightmare

Viola

Leixia

Raphael

Astaroth

Z.W.E.I

Natsu

Hilde

Maxi

Tira

Voldo ...more to be announced soon...