Namco Bandai Games announced earlier this week that Project Soul has completed development on SoulCalibur V for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. SoulCalibur V will also include a guest appearance of master assassin Ezio Auditore de Firenze from Ubisoft's Assassin's Creed Brotherhood, SoulCalibur V is set to hit retailers January 31st in North America and February 3rd in Europe.
A special Collector's Edition of SoulCalibur V will also be available at launch. Packed in a specially designed "book" box, the Collector's Edition will include a art book, a CD containing a selection of music spanning the history of SoulCalibur, making-of videos, a DLC card for the Black Knight and White Knight armour sets, plus original artwork and letter on reproduction parchment paper signed by the team at Project Soul.
Fans who pre-order either edition of the game from participating retailers will receive a code to unlock Dampierre as a playable character.
About SoulCalibur V
The eternal struggle of swords and souls continues! SOULCALIBUR V is the latest entry in the premier weapons-based head-to-head fighting series. SOULCALIBUR V takes place 17 years after the events of SOULCALIBUR IV and continues the epic story of warriors in search of the legendary Soul Swords in 17th century Europe. The heroic battles transpire in a beautiful and fluid world with eye-popping graphics and visual appeal. SOULCALIBUR V tunes the battle, movement, and visual systems so players can pull off cool dynamic attacks with ease and battle with complete freedom.
Release Date: January 31, 2012
Publisher: Namco Bandai Games
Developer: Project Soul
Platforms: Xbox 360, PS3
ESRB Rating: Teen