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Soul Calibur VI Fighting Game Reveals Inferno in Video
posted on by Karen Ressler
Bandai Namco Entertainment began streaming a trailer on Thursday to announce that the character Inferno will appear in its Soul Calibur VI fighting game. Inferno was the antagonist of the original Soul Blade and Soul Calibur games.
The game will launch for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC on October 18 in Japan, and on October 19 in the Americas and Europe.
The North American collector's edition will include a 120-page artbook, 12-inch Sophitia figure, metal case with soundbox, and the soundtrack on CD. The North American deluxe edition will include the soundtrack CD, metal case with soundbox, and a DLC season pass. The European collector's edition will include the figure, DLC season pass, and a digital soundtrack.
Previously confirmed playable characters include Mitsurugi, Sophitia, Grøh, Nightmare, Xianghua, Kilik, Ivy, Zasalamel, Siegfried, The Witcher's Geralt of Rivia, Taki, Yoshimitsu, Maxi, Talim, Astaroth, Voldo, Seong Mi-Na, Cervantes, Raphael, and new character Azwel. Tira will be a pre-order bonus for the game, and she will also be available as a standalone DLC or as part of the game's Season Pass.
The game's "Libra of Soul" story mode allows players to create their own character.
The Soul Calibur series began with the Soul Blade game in 1995. The 3D fighter features characters who all utilize weapons in combat. The previous main installment in the series, Soul Calibur V, shipped for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 in 2012.
Source: Bandai Namco Entertainment America press release
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