Updated HD graphics – Experience the legendary Soulcalibur level of graphics in 720p HD resolution for the first time. Never before, has Soulcalibur looked this good

Characters:

• Soulcalibur characters – Featuring new original characters added to the mythos, including:
  • Hilde – Fighting to rid her land of the villainous Nightmare, she seeks the sword of resurrection, Soulcalibur to bring back the mighty king that once brought the world to peace

• Star Wars Guest characters – The iconic characters enter to arena challenge the Soulcalibur fighters for the future of the powerful swords
  • Darth Vader – Wielding his lightsaber with the skill of a master swordsman, the Dark Lord of the Sith intends to defeat all those in his wake in order to discover the ancient power of the swords.
  • Yoda – Sensing the great force that could upset the balance of power within the universe, Jedi Master Yoda seeks to discover the cause of this disturbance and stop any who seek wield this malevolent force

New fighting system elements:

• Active Matching Battle (AMB) – Bringing a different take on the battle structure, players fight against multiple opponents under different circumstances in a unique opponent management mechanic.
• Equipment Destruction – Once the opponent’s Soul Gauge is weakened, the player will be able to destroy pieces of their enemies’ armor.  
• Critical Finish – Perform a devastating Critical Finishing move to defeat opponents with spectacular effects regardless of health bar status!
  

Multiple Mode of play:

• Story – Uncover each characters story line as you battle to reveal their motives
• Arcade – Take on the challenge in battle after battle in this classic arcade mode
• Tower of Lost Souls – Fight in special battles to challenge your fighting skills and customizing skills in order to reap the rewards.
• Training – Practice your skills to earn your place as the ultimate weapon master
• Character creation – Create a character unlike any other with custom looks and items. Build your character with items that will affect their skills and abilities which will affect the outcome of your impending battles. Choose wisely as each item affects the attributes of your character.
• Museum View – movies, back grounds and art that you have unlocked
  

Online Battles: 

For the first time ever, fight online to prove who is the ultimate Soulcalibur weapon master in the entire world!  Multiple  online versus modes and ranking styles will allow fans to test their fighting and management skills

• Standard VS – Battle one on one in this classic match up for ultimate bragging rights
• Special VS – Take your customized SC character or newly created character into the world arena and prove if your creation is the best in the world

Source - www.namcobandaigames.com (publisher)