Soulcalibur VI#Characters

Following the tradition of previous installments in the Soulcalibur series, Soulcalibur VI's gameplay involves two weapon-wielding combatants battling against one another using a 3D 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.{{Cite web|url=https://www.primagames.com/games/soul-calibur-vi/feature/soul-calibur-vi-interview-just-guard-evo-and-more|title=Soul Calibur VI Interview: Just Guard, Evo and More!|website=Prima Games|date=January 12, 2018|language=en|access-date=2019-04-05|archive-date=November 9, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181109195834/https://www.primagames.com/games/soul-calibur-vi/feature/soul-calibur-vi-interview-just-guard-evo-and-more|url-status=live}} 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.{{Clear}}

{{see also|Characters of the Soulcalibur series}}

Soulcalibur VI features a base roster of 21 playable characters. Additional characters were made available through downloadable content (DLC) following the game's launch, bringing the total number of characters to 29. Additionally, there are 100 slots for custom characters.{{cite web|last1=Hussain|first1=Tamoor|title=Soul Calibur 6 Announced, First Gameplay Details Revealed|url=https://www.gamespot.com/articles/soul-calibur-6-announced-first-gameplay-details-re/1100-6455475/|website=GameSpot|access-date=December 8, 2017|date=December 8, 2017|archive-date=December 9, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171209081149/https://www.gamespot.com/articles/soul-calibur-6-announced-first-gameplay-details-re/1100-6455475/|url-status=live}} New characters introduced in Soulcalibur VI are indicated in italics.

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• Astaroth{{cite web|title=SOULCALIBUR VI - Astaroth and Seong Mi-Na EVO Trailer Reveal Trailer|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZFsaehtn-z4|website=YouTube|access-date=August 5, 2018|date=August 5, 2018|archive-date=August 5, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180805205812/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZFsaehtn-z4&gl=US&hl=en|url-status=live}}
• Azwel{{cite web|title=SOULCALIBUR VI - Azwel Character Reveal Trailer|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e1iZPsdQyII|website=YouTube|access-date=August 26, 2018|date=August 26, 2018|archive-date=August 26, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180826030218/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e1iZPsdQyII&gl=US&hl=en|url-status=live}}
• Cervantes de Leon{{cite web|title=SOULCALIBUR VI - Cervantes Reveal Trailer|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IfUM6dXvRk4|website=YouTube|access-date=September 12, 2018|date=September 12, 2018|archive-date=September 12, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180912143834/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IfUM6dXvRk4&gl=US&hl=en|url-status=live}}
• Geralt of Rivia{{cite web|title=Play as Geralt of Rivia in SOULCALIBUR VI!|url=http://en.cdprojektred.com/news/play-as-geralt-of-rivia-in-soulcalibur-vi/|website=CDPR|access-date=March 16, 2018|date=March 16, 2018|archive-date=March 17, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180317041128/http://en.cdprojektred.com/news/play-as-geralt-of-rivia-in-soulcalibur-vi/|url-status=live}} {{ref|a|a}}
• Grøh{{cite web|last1=McWhertor|first1=Michael|title=New Soulcalibur 6 trailer confirms Nightmare, Kilik and Xianghua|url=https://www.polygon.com/2018/1/25/16932362/soulcalibur-6-gameplay-trailer-nightmare-kilik-xianghua-groh|website=Polygon|access-date=January 25, 2018|date=January 25, 2018|archive-date=January 26, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180126012726/https://www.polygon.com/2018/1/25/16932362/soulcalibur-6-gameplay-trailer-nightmare-kilik-xianghua-groh|url-status=live}}
• Inferno{{cite web|title=SOULCALIBUR VI - Inferno Character Reveal|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xahU-LKj4Dg|website=YouTube|access-date=October 4, 2018|date=October 4, 2018|archive-date=October 7, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181007024034/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xahU-LKj4Dg|url-status=live}} {{ref|b|b}}
• Ivy Valentine{{cite web|title=SOULCALIBUR VI - Ivy Character Reveal|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aNi1jjtFdao|website=YouTube|access-date=February 22, 2018|date=February 22, 2018|archive-date=February 22, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180222142616/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aNi1jjtFdao&gl=US&hl=en|url-status=live}}
• Kilik
• Maxi{{cite web|title=SOULCALIBUR VI - Maxi Reveal Trailer|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RUM-T9VpjL4|website=YouTube|access-date=May 31, 2018|date=May 31, 2018|archive-date=May 31, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180531143657/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RUM-T9VpjL4&gl=US&hl=en|url-status=live}}
• Heishiro Mitsurugi
• Nightmare
• Raphael Sorel{{cite web|title=SOULCALIBUR VI - Raphael Reveal Trailer|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FmiFotmUs5w|website=YouTube|access-date=September 18, 2018|date=September 18, 2018|archive-date=September 19, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180919023602/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FmiFotmUs5w&gl=US&hl=en|url-status=live}}
• Seong Mi-na
• Siegfried Schtauffen{{cite web|title=Soulcalibur 6 - Siegfried Reveal|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Q1STIvoKG8|website=YouTube|access-date=April 12, 2018|date=April 12, 2018|archive-date=May 22, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200522164342/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Q1STIvoKG8&gl=US&hl=en|url-status=live}}
• Sophitia Alexandra{{cite web|last1=Devore|first1=Jordan|title=Soulcalibur VI will cover the events of the original|url=https://www.destructoid.com/soulcalibur-vi-will-cover-the-events-of-the-original-476950.phtml|website=Destructoid|access-date=December 8, 2017|date=December 8, 2017|archive-date=December 10, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171210070208/https://www.destructoid.com/soulcalibur-vi-will-cover-the-events-of-the-original-476950.phtml|url-status=live}}
• Taki{{cite web|title=SOULCALIBUR VI - Taki Character Reveal|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KPA3QTfwBr4|website=YouTube|access-date=May 1, 2018|date=May 1, 2018|archive-date=May 3, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180503083030/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KPA3QTfwBr4|url-status=live}}
• Talim{{cite web|url=http://www.newsweek.com/soulcalibur-6-talim-trailer-1009352|title='SoulCalibur VI' gets a new roster addition with Talim|website=Newsweek|date=July 5, 2018|access-date=July 5, 2018|archive-date=July 5, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180705175930/http://www.newsweek.com/soulcalibur-6-talim-trailer-1009352|url-status=live}}
• Voldo{{cite web|title=SOULCALIBUR VI - Voldo Reveal Trailer|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zV4GkerHeBE|website=YouTube|access-date=July 20, 2018|date=July 20, 2018|archive-date=July 20, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180720182819/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zV4GkerHeBE&gl=US&hl=en|url-status=live}}
• Chai Xianghua
• Yoshimitsu{{cite web|title=SOULCALIBUR VI - PS4/XB1/PC - Yoshimitsu (character announcement trailer)|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dB9zqjlbDHA|website=YouTube|access-date=October 5, 2018|date=May 18, 2018|archive-date=May 22, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180522072204/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dB9zqjlbDHA|url-status=live}}
• Zasalamel{{cite web|title=SOULCALIBUR VI - Zasalamel Character Reveal|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mzfZm2obBag|website=YouTube|access-date=February 22, 2018|date=February 22, 2018|archive-date=February 22, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180222143456/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mzfZm2obBag&gl=US&hl=en|url-status=live}}

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• 2B (YoRHa No. 2 Type B){{cite web|title=SOULCALIBUR VI - 2B Character Reveal Trailer|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=35H8A4wO5jw|website=YouTube|access-date=October 27, 2018|date=October 27, 2018|archive-date=October 28, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181028105503/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=35H8A4wO5jw&gl=US&hl=en|url-status=live}} {{ref|a|a}} {{ref|c|1}}
• Amy Sorel{{cite web|title=SOULCALIBUR VI - Amy Character Reveal Trailer|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QxPf8BhJNlQ|website=YouTube|access-date=February 17, 2019|date=February 16, 2019|archive-date=February 19, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190219084712/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QxPf8BhJNlQ|url-status=live}} {{ref|c|1}}
• Cassandra Alexandra{{cite web|title=SOULCALIBUR VI - Cassandra Reveal Trailer|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7sxuT5_C1OY|website=YouTube|date=August 4, 2019|access-date=August 4, 2019|archive-date=August 5, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190805040314/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7sxuT5_C1OY|url-status=live}} {{ref|c|1}}
• Haohmaru{{cite web|last1=Walker|first1=Ian|title=Samurai Shodown's Haohmaru will be joining the cast of Soulcalibur VI|url=https://kotaku.com/samurai-shodown-s-haohmaru-will-be-joining-the-cast-of-1836955935|website=Kotaku|date=August 4, 2019|access-date=August 4, 2019|archive-date=August 4, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190804223206/https://kotaku.com/samurai-shodown-s-haohmaru-will-be-joining-the-cast-of-1836955935|url-status=live}} {{ref|a|a}} {{ref|c|2}}
• Hildegard von Krone{{cite web|title=SOULCALIBUR VI - Hilde Character Reveal Trailer|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XznU3L3uWD8|website=YouTube|access-date=November 3, 2019|date=November 2, 2019|archive-date=November 3, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191103131127/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XznU3L3uWD8|url-status=live}} {{ref|c|2}}
• Hwang Seong-gyeong{{cite web|title=SOULCALIBUR VI - Hwang Launch Reveal Trailer|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oC2rIDAJ3vo|website=YouTube|access-date=November 28, 2020|date=November 28, 2020|archive-date=November 28, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201128195108/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oC2rIDAJ3vo|url-status=live}} {{ref|c|2}}
• Setsuka{{cite web|last1=Gordon|first1=Justin|title=Setsuka announced for Soul Calibur 6's Season Pass 2|url=https://www.eventhubs.com/news/2020/jul/31/setsuka-announced-soul-calibur-6-season-pass-2/|website=eventhub|access-date=July 31, 2020|date=July 31, 2020|archive-date=August 2, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200802124731/https://www.eventhubs.com/news/2020/jul/31/setsuka-announced-soul-calibur-6-season-pass-2/|url-status=live}} {{ref|c|2}}
• Tira{{cite web|title=Soulcalibur 6 - Tira (DLC Character announcement trailer)|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6z87S1wKK4&t|website=YouTube|access-date=August 21, 2018|date=August 21, 2018|archive-date=August 18, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230818200722/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6z87S1wKK4&t|url-status=live}} {{ref|c|1}}

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{{note|a|a}} Guest character; DLC guests are not part of the game's storyline

{{note|b|b}} Unlockable, but unplayable online

{{note|c|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 Soulcalibur (1998) in order to "uncover hidden truths."{{cite web|last1=Reilly|first1=Luke|title=Soulcalibur 6 Announced, Coming 2018|url=http://ca.ign.com/articles/2017/12/08/soulcalibur-6-announced-coming-2018|website=IGN|publisher=Ziff Davis|access-date=December 8, 2017|date=December 8, 2017|archive-date=August 26, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230826155928/https://www.ign.com/articles/2017/12/08/soulcalibur-6-announced-coming-2018|url-status=live}}{{cite web|last1=Kim|first1=Matt|title=Soulcalibur 6 Will Take Place During the Events of the First Game|url=http://www.usgamer.net/articles/soulcalibur-6-will-take-place-during-the-events-of-the-first-game|website=USGamer|access-date=December 8, 2017|date=December 8, 2017|archive-date=December 9, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171209203842/http://www.usgamer.net/articles/soulcalibur-6-will-take-place-during-the-events-of-the-first-game|url-status=dead}} It occurs after the events of Soulcalibur V (2012), where Cassandra from the original timeline warns her past self about the grim future facing the Alexandra family. Amy's original future self is revealed to be Viola, and Zasalamel receives a vision from his future self that leads him to abandon his quest for death, choosing instead to guide humanity toward a brighter future.

The plot of Soulcalibur VI occurs from 1583 to 1589. The story is divided into two distinct modes. The Soul Chronicle mode is the main narrative, focusing on the primary characters and the immediate threat posed by Nightmare. In this mode, the story unfolds similarly to a visual novel, featuring illustrated, voiced cutscenes that convey the plot and are interspersed with matches that represent significant battles within the story. The main narrative centers around Kilik as he sets out to confront the Soul Edge and Nightmare, primarily taking place in Europe. Additionally, each character is provided with an individual storyline that details their backstories or serves as side narratives to the main plot; one character's story chapter occurs after the primary narrative, a year prior to the events of the original trilogy.

The second story mode, titled Libra of Soul, takes place shortly after the Evil Seed event of 1583, during which Siegfried acquires the Soul Edge and becomes Nightmare. In this mode, the player creates a custom character who serves as the protagonist. Predominantly set in Asia, the player embarks on a journey to prevent Azwel from recreating the Evil Seed while grappling with their own malfestation. This mode runs concurrently with the main narrative in the Soul Chronicle, and at times, the player character will encounter other characters from the main story.

:Note: Due to the number of in-game side missions, this summary is based solely on the linear story

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. Zasalamel appears before them and explains that the energy of the Evil Seed has linked their soul to the realm known as Astral Chaos. Unless they absorb energy from the astral fissures that have been appearing recently, their soul will be shredded from the pressure, resulting in death. Zasalamel then trains the Conduit to absorb the energy from the fissures and gives them a special scale called the Libra of Soul.

After closing several fissures with the help of Maxi and Mitsurugi, the Conduit is approached by Grøh, Dion, and Natalie, members of the mysterious Aval Organization tasked with hunting down the rogue Aval scientist Azwel and his cult-like followers, the Qualifiers. Knowing only that Azwel has taken an interest in the astral fissures and the circumstances surrounding the Evil Seed, Grøh conscripts the Conduit into their group, as they are the only one capable of closing the fissures. However, Azwel manages to gain the energy from the fissures and reveals his intention to create a similar Evil Seed event he calls the "Ultimate Seed" in order to protect humanity from its own self-destructive tendencies. Grøh, partially corrupted by Soul Edge's evil due to Azwel's meddling, succumbs to the darkness and tackles Azwel off a cliff, but to no avail.

Uncertain of Azwel's plans, the Conduit seeks out Zasalamel for guidance. Zasalamel informs the Conduit that, although their absorption of the fissures has made them stronger and mitigated Astral Chaos's hazardous effects, only Soul Edge and Soul Calibur possess the power to stop Azwel. However, both blades have been sealed away inside Astral Chaos, and the Conduit must draw upon their power through combat with individuals connected to the weapons (Kilik, Xianghua, and Siegfried for Soul Calibur, and Taki, Sophitia, and Cervantes de Leon for Soul Edge). Once they gather enough strength, the Conduit confronts Azwel, and despite Azwel's attempts to use them as the final piece of the Ultimate Seed, the Conduit kills him.

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. After tracking him to Scandinavia, the Conduit once again draws upon the Soul swords to confront him.

The ending of Libra of Souls is influenced by the player's alignment throughout the game. If aligned with darkness, the Conduit draws on Soul Edge and strikes down Grøh before burying him. If aligned with light, the Conduit draws on Soul Calibur and purges Grøh of his malfestation. Grøh then continues his work with the Aval Organization from a distance.

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Soulcalibur VI was announced during The Game Awards 2017.{{cite web|last1=Romano|first1=Sal|title=Soulcalibur VI announced for PS4, Xbox One, and PC|url=https://gematsu.com/2017/12/soulcalibur-vi-announced-ps4-xbox-one-pc|website=Gematsu|access-date=December 8, 2017|date=December 7, 2017|archive-date=May 26, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190526103511/https://gematsu.com/2017/12/soulcalibur-vi-announced-ps4-xbox-one-pc|url-status=live}} Development on the game began over three years prior.{{cite web|author1=GameCentral|title=Game preview: SoulCalibur VI hands-on and interview – of souls and swords|url=http://metro.co.uk/2017/12/18/soulcalibur-vi-hands-on-preview-and-interview-we-want-to-realise-the-feel-good-factor-7167281/|website=Metro|access-date=December 20, 2017|date=December 18, 2017|archive-date=December 19, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171219114217/http://metro.co.uk/2017/12/18/soulcalibur-vi-hands-on-preview-and-interview-we-want-to-realise-the-feel-good-factor-7167281/|url-status=live}} Producer Motohiro Okubo described the game as a celebration of the franchise's 20th anniversary.{{cite web|last1=McWhertor|first1=Michael|title=Soulcalibur 6 announced, coming in 2018|url=https://www.polygon.com/2017/12/7/16747740/soul-calibur-6-announced-date-trailer-tga-2017|website=Polygon|access-date=December 8, 2017|date=December 7, 2017|archive-date=July 5, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180705180219/https://www.polygon.com/2017/12/7/16747740/soul-calibur-6-announced-date-trailer-tga-2017|url-status=live}}{{cite web|last1=Romano|first1=Sal|title=10 minutes of Soulcalibur VI gameplay, producer interview|url=https://gematsu.com/2017/12/10-minutes-soulcalibur-vi-gameplay-producer-interview|website=Gematsu|access-date=December 9, 2017|date=December 9, 2017|archive-date=May 26, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190526112623/https://gematsu.com/2017/12/10-minutes-soulcalibur-vi-gameplay-producer-interview|url-status=live}} Bandai Namco placed a greater emphasis on story elements compared to previous games in the series.{{cite web|url=https://www.engadget.com/2017/12/07/soul-calibur-vi-steam-ps4-xbox-one-2018/|title='Soul Calibur VI' hits Steam, PS4 and Xbox One in 2018|last1=Conditt|first1=Jessica|date=December 7, 2017|website=Engadget|access-date=December 8, 2017|archive-date=December 8, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171208033508/https://www.engadget.com/2017/12/07/soul-calibur-vi-steam-ps4-xbox-one-2018/|url-status=live}}{{cite web|last1=Perez|first1=Cody|title=Soul Calibur 6 Revealed at The Game Awards 2017|url=http://www.gamerevolution.com/news/359381-soul-calibur-6-revealed-game-awards-2017|website=GameRevolution|access-date=December 8, 2017|date=December 7, 2017|archive-date=December 9, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171209095953/http://www.gamerevolution.com/news/359381-soul-calibur-6-revealed-game-awards-2017|url-status=live}} The game utilizes Unreal Engine 4, the same engine used in Bandai Namco's previous fighting game, Tekken 7. 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. Additional mechanics were introduced to assist players with the game's learning curve.

The game was released for PlayStation 4, Windows, and Xbox One on October 19, 2018.{{cite web |last1=McWhertor |first1=Michael |title=Soulcalibur 6 is coming Oct. 19 |url=https://www.polygon.com/e3/2018/6/12/17454086/soulcalibur-6-release-date-ps4-xbox-one-pc |website=Polygon |date=June 12, 2018 |access-date=September 23, 2018 |archive-date=June 13, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180613084744/https://www.polygon.com/e3/2018/6/12/17454086/soulcalibur-6-release-date-ps4-xbox-one-pc |url-status=live }} Its Collector's Edition included an art book, a soundtrack, a Sophitia statue, and a metal case.{{Cite web|url=http://shoryuken.com/2018/10/12/bandai-namco-shows-off-the-goodies-included-in-the-soulcalibur-vi-collectors-edition/|title=Bandai Namco shows off the goodies included in the SoulCalibur VI Collector's Edition|date=2018-10-12|website=Shoryuken|language=en-US|access-date=2018-12-05|archive-date=December 5, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181205193800/http://shoryuken.com/2018/10/12/bandai-namco-shows-off-the-goodies-included-in-the-soulcalibur-vi-collectors-edition/|url-status=dead}} A series of season passes for the game each included four additional characters and further items for character customization.{{Cite news|url=https://fextralife.com/soulcalibur-vi-pre-order-editions/|title=Soulcalibur VI: Pre-order Editions|date=2018-06-19|work=Fextralife|access-date=2018-06-25|language=en-US|archive-date=August 26, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180826070633/https://fextralife.com/soulcalibur-vi-pre-order-editions/|url-status=live}}

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| MC = PC: 80/100{{cite web |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/soulcalibur-vi/critic-reviews/?platform=pc |title=SoulCalibur VI for PC Reviews |website=Metacritic |publisher=CBS Interactive |access-date=March 5, 2019 |archive-date=March 7, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190307072638/https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/soulcalibur-vi |url-status=live }}
PS4: 84/100{{cite web |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/soulcalibur-vi/critic-reviews/?platform=playstation-4 |title=SoulCalibur VI for PlayStation 4 Reviews |website=Metacritic |publisher=CBS Interactive |access-date=March 5, 2019 |archive-date=November 24, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181124092739/https://www.metacritic.com/game/playstation-4/soulcalibur-vi |url-status=live }}
XONE: 84/100{{cite web |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/soulcalibur-vi/critic-reviews/?platform=xbox-one |title=SoulCalibur VI for Xbox One Reviews |website=Metacritic |publisher=CBS Interactive |access-date=March 5, 2019 |archive-date=November 28, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181128063913/https://www.metacritic.com/game/xbox-one/soulcalibur-vi |url-status=live }}

| Destruct = 85%{{cite web |last=Carter |first=Chris |date=October 20, 2018 |url=https://www.destructoid.com/review-soulcalibur-vi-526686.phtml |title=Review: Soulcalibur VI |website=Destructoid |access-date=October 22, 2018 |archive-date=December 7, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181207050037/https://www.destructoid.com/review-soulcalibur-vi-526686.phtml |url-status=live }}

| EGM = 8/10{{cite magazine |last=Patterson |first=Mollie L. |date=October 19, 2018 |url=http://www.egmnow.com/articles/reviews/soulcalibur-vi-review/ |title=Soulcalibur VI review |magazine=EGMNow}}

| GI = 8.75/10{{cite magazine |last=Vazquez |first=Suriel |date=October 19, 2018 |url=https://www.gameinformer.com/review/soulcalibur-vi/burning-brighter-than-ever |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181023080125/https://www.gameinformer.com/review/soulcalibur-vi/burning-brighter-than-ever |url-status=live |archive-date=October 23, 2018 |title=Soulcalibur VI Review – Burning Brighter Than Ever |magazine=Game Informer}}

| GameRev = {{Rating|4.5|5}}{{cite web |last=Faulkner |first=Jason |date=October 17, 2018 |url=https://www.gamerevolution.com/review/445453-soul-calibur-6-review-its-got-soul |title=Soul Calibur 6 Review - It's Got Soul |publisher=GameRevolution |access-date=October 22, 2018 |archive-date=November 28, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181128065536/https://www.gamerevolution.com/review/445453-soul-calibur-6-review-its-got-soul |url-status=live }}

| GSpot = 8/10{{cite web |last=Hussain |first=Tamoor |date=October 22, 2018 |url=https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/soulcalibur-6-review-the-new-legend/1900-6417012/ |title=SoulCalibur 6 Review - The New Legend |website=GameSpot |access-date=October 22, 2018 |archive-date=December 7, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181207050036/https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/soulcalibur-6-review-the-new-legend/1900-6417012/ |url-status=live }}

| IGN = 8.9/10{{cite web |last=Saltzman |first=Mitchell |date=October 17, 2018 |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2018/10/17/soulcalibur-6-review |title=Soulcalibur 6 Review |website=IGN |access-date=October 22, 2018 |archive-date=November 28, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181128065522/https://www.ign.com/articles/2018/10/17/soulcalibur-6-review |url-status=live }}

| OPMUK = 8/10

| VG = 8/10{{cite web |last=Harradence |first=Mike |date=October 17, 2018 |url=https://www.videogamer.com/reviews/soulcalibur-vi-review |title=SoulCalibur VI review |publisher=VideoGamer.com |access-date=October 22, 2018 |archive-date=October 23, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181023080117/https://www.videogamer.com/reviews/soulcalibur-vi-review |url-status=live }}

| rev1 = 4Players

| rev1Score = 84%{{cite web |last=Oertel |first=Matthias |date=October 19, 2018 |url=http://www.4players.de/4players.php/dispbericht/XboxOne/Test/39309/83441/0/Soulcalibur_6.html |title=Soulcalibur 6 - Test, Action |website=4Players |access-date=November 5, 2018 |archive-date=November 6, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181106004714/http://www.4players.de/4players.php/dispbericht/XboxOne/Test/39309/83441/0/Soulcalibur_6.html |url-status=live }}

| rev2 = HobbyConsolas

| rev2Score = 85%{{cite web |last=Martinez |first=David |date=October 17, 2018 |url=https://www.hobbyconsolas.com/reviews/analisis-soul-calibur-vi-ps4-xbox-one-pc-314785 |title=Análisis de Soul Calibur VI para PS4, Xbox One y PC |website=HobbyConsolas |access-date=November 5, 2018 |archive-date=December 7, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181207050039/https://www.hobbyconsolas.com/reviews/analisis-soul-calibur-vi-ps4-xbox-one-pc-314785 |url-status=live }}

| rev3 = New York Daily News

| rev3Score = {{Rating|5|5}}{{cite news |last=Samuel |first=Ebenezer |date=November 19, 2018 |url=https://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/ny-soul-calibur-6-video-game-review-20181119-story.html |title=Soulcalibur 6 is a brilliantly layered fighting game: review |newspaper=New York Daily News |access-date=November 28, 2018 |archive-date=November 28, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181128075551/https://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/ny-soul-calibur-6-video-game-review-20181119-story.html |url-status=live }}

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Soulcalibur VI received "generally favorable" reviews, according to review aggregator website Metacritic. Both Game Informer and EGM praised the story modes. VideoGamer.com lauded the environments, while Destructoid highlighted the music and the character roster. GameRevolution reviewer Jason Faulkner stated it was "one of the most enjoyable fighting games I’ve ever played." IGN summarized it, saying, "The new mechanics add new layers of strategy and mind games while the one-two punch of Libra of Soul and Soul Chronicle will provide hours upon hours of fantastic single-player content." 4Players praised the netcode, while HobbyConsolas commended the character creation. GameSpot{{'}}s Tamoor Hussain remarked that the game was "both intuitive and deep."{{cite web |last=Massongill |first=Justin |date=November 8, 2018 |url=https://blog.us.playstation.com/2018/11/08/playstation-store-octobers-top-downloads-3/ |title=PlayStation Store: October's Top Downloads |publisher=PlayStation Blog |access-date=November 11, 2018 |archive-date=December 13, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181213115853/https://blog.us.playstation.com/2018/11/08/playstation-store-octobers-top-downloads-3/ |url-status=live }} 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."{{Cite web|url=https://twinfinite.net/2019/01/dead-or-alive-6-interview-director-talks-fanservice-accessibility-dlc-and-much-more/|title=Dead or Alive 6 Interview: Director Talks Fanservice, Accessibility, DLC, and Much More|last=Nelva|first=Giuseppe|date=2019-01-22|website=Twinfinite|language=en-US|access-date=2019-01-24|archive-date=January 25, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190125035409/https://twinfinite.net/2019/01/dead-or-alive-6-interview-director-talks-fanservice-accessibility-dlc-and-much-more/|url-status=live}}

The game reached number 5 in the UK sales chart.{{cite web|url=https://www.chart-track.co.uk/index.jsp?c=p/software/uk/archive/index_test.jsp&ct=110042&arch=t&lyr=2018&year=2018&week=42|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181023034902/https://www.chart-track.co.uk/index.jsp?c=p%2Fsoftware%2Fuk%2Farchive%2Findex_test.jsp&ct=110042&arch=t&lyr=2018&year=2018&week=42|url-status=dead|archive-date=2018-10-23|title=GFK Chart-Track|website=www.chart-track.co.uk}} In Japan, it sold 24,049 copies within its first week on sale, reaching number 3.{{cite web |last=Romano |first=Sal |date=October 24, 2018 |url=https://gematsu.com/2018/10/media-create-sales-10-15-18-10-21-18 |title=Media Create Sales: 10/15/18 – 10/21/18 |publisher=Gematsu |access-date=November 3, 2018 |archive-date=November 3, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181103091927/https://gematsu.com/2018/10/media-create-sales-10-15-18-10-21-18 |url-status=live }} It reached number 8 in Australia and number 7 in New Zealand.{{cite web |url=https://igea.net/top-10-charts-australia/ |title=Top 10 Charts Australia |website=iGEA |access-date=November 4, 2018 |archive-date=February 18, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190218230003/https://igea.net/top-10-charts-australia/ |url-status=live }} In the US, it was the 8th most downloaded game of October on the PlayStation Store. Sales were reported to have increased compared to Soulcalibur V and were also compared to Soulcalibur III, Soulcalibur, and Soul Edge, but still lower than Soulcalibur II and Soulcalibur IV.{{Cite web|url=http://shoryuken.com/2018/11/22/soulcalibur-vi-sales-trail-behind-iis-game-figures-6th-on-octobers-best-selling-list/|title=SoulCalibur VI sales trail behind II's & IV's; Game figures 6th on October's best-selling list|date=2018-11-22|website=Shoryuken|language=en-US|access-date=2019-02-24|archive-date=February 24, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190224231533/http://shoryuken.com/2018/11/22/soulcalibur-vi-sales-trail-behind-iis-game-figures-6th-on-octobers-best-selling-list/|url-status=dead}} In 2019, Namco reported the launch as "successful."{{Cite web|url=https://twinfinite.net/2019/02/soulcalibur-6-successful-launch/|title=SoulCalibur VI's Launch Considered Successful; Bandai Namco Increases Full-Year Prediction|last=Nelva|first=Giuseppe|date=2019-02-06|website=Twinfinite|language=en-US|access-date=2019-02-24|archive-date=February 24, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190224232330/https://twinfinite.net/2019/02/soulcalibur-6-successful-launch/|url-status=live}} As of July 2021, the game has sold over two million copies worldwide.{{Cite web|url=https://www.gematsu.com/2021/07/soulcalibur-vi-sales-top-two-million|title=Soulcalibur VI sales top two million|last=Romano|first=Sal|date=2021-07-21|website=Gematsu|language=en-US|access-date=2021-07-21|archive-date=October 11, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211011042132/https://www.gematsu.com/2021/07/soulcalibur-vi-sales-top-two-million|url-status=live}}

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