March 24^th, 2005 (1:07pm) - Yesterday we revealed that Soul Calibur III would be coming to the PlayStation 2 exclusively this Fall. Today, Namco officially confirmed this.

Featuring three all-new characters, a groundbreaking character customization system and original gameplay modes, Soul Calibur III continues the storyline of legendary fighters in pursuit of the all-powerful Soul Edge.

“Soul Calibur III expands upon the landmark achievements of the franchise, and is undoubtedly one of the must-have games for PlayStation 2 owners in 2005,” said Yoshi Niki, Business Unit Director with Namco Hometek Inc. “With a robust character creation system, jaw-dropping graphics and a large selection of fighters, Soul Calibur III gives players the ultimate opportunity to immerse themselves in one of the most beloved series in gaming.”

Soul Calibur III offers players unprecedented variety in gameplay modes and fighting styles. Gamers can guide the fate of their favorite character in the narrative Tales of Souls Mode, play head-to-head with a friend in Vs. Mode, create their own custom fighters in Character Creation Mode, battle as their custom fighter in a real-time simulation in Chronicles of the Sword Mode, engage in unique and original battles in Soul Arena Mode and even recount the history of the franchise in Museum Mode. Also, the addition of three new characters to the existing family of classic warriors gives Soul Calibur III a collection of more than 25 playable characters, each with their own unique fighting style. New characters Zasalamel, Tira and Setsuka will engage in combat within all-new stages, further enhancing the game’s unmatched epic scope and trademark weapons-based fighting engine.