Bandai Namco has revealed Ivy and Zasalamel will be playable characters in SoulCalibur VI and released short gameplay trailers for them both. The two characters have been in previous entries, so their returns to the new PS4, Xbox One, and PC game will warm the hearts of long time fans of the series.
Ivy Valentine makes her comeback wielding the tricksy Ivy Blade, which has the ability to switch between a solid sword or a barbed whip. She’s still on a quest for revenge and hopes to destroy the evil sword at the centre of the game’s story.
Zasalamel made his debut in SoulCalibur III and, based on the gameplay trailer, his Kafziel scythe apears to be devastating at mid-to-close range. As with Ivy, Bandai Namco has opted to provide a brief overview (see above) of his story as a whole, instead of his motivations in the new game.
So far, Bandai Namco has confirmed eight characters for the game’s roster: returning fighters Ivy, Zasalamel, Sophitia, Mitsurugi, Nightmare, Xianghua and Kilik, as well as Soulcalibur newcomer Grøh.
Soulcalibur 6 is heading to PlayStation 4, Windows PC and Xbox One later this year.
