As the seventh main installment and reboot of the Soulcalibur series, it was released for the PlayStation 4, Windows, and Xbox One on October 19, 2018.

Players engage in combat as they select from a diverse roster of characters, including both returning favorites and new additions.

Soulcalibur VI retains classic mechanics like the 8-Way Run and Guard Impact while introducing innovative gameplay features such as Reversal Edge and a revamped Soul Charge system.

The game retains many familiar gameplay elements, including the 8-Way Run, Guard Impact, and character creation, while enhancing the traditional formula with the introduction of new mechanics such as Reversal Edge and the newly revamped Soul Charge.

[1] The Reversal Edge allows players to defend against an incoming attack and quickly counterattack, accompanied by a slow-motion effect that enables more defensive options for players.Soulcalibur VI features a base roster of 21 playable characters.

^a Guest character; DLC guests are not part of the game's storyline ^b Unlockable, but unplayable online ^1 2 Number denotes the season in which the character was added as DLC Soulcalibur VI serves as both a sequel and a reboot to the series, taking place during the 16th century to revisit the events of the first Soulcalibur game/second Soul series game entry in order to "uncover hidden truths.

The Soul Chronicle mode is the main narrative, focusing on the primary characters and the immediate threat posed by Nightmare.

The main narrative centers around Kilik as he sets out to confront the Soul Edge and Nightmare, primarily taking place in Europe.

Predominantly set in Asia, the player embarks on a journey to prevent Azwel from recreating the Evil Seed while grappling with their own malfestation.

In 1584, about a year after the Evil Seed ravaged the world, the hero, referred to as the Conduit, awakens from a violent nightmare involving Soul Edge and a mysterious realm.

However, before they can rest, the Conduit is contacted by the Aval Organization and informed that Grøh survived his encounter with Azwel but must be eliminated due to his malfestation.

[31][32] Bandai Namco placed a greater emphasis on story elements compared to previous games in the series.

According to Okubo, the title's code name was "Luxor" to reflect the team's intention of creating a brighter experience akin to the original Soulcalibur.

"[45][51] Dead or Alive 6 director and producer Yohei Shimbori expressed confusion over why his series faced criticism for its fan service content, while Soulcalibur VI "can do it and doesn't get a beating over it.