Namco Bandai have confirmed four new fighters for their upcoming Soulcalibur V. The first three of the group are returning characters, while Xiba (pictured), the young rod-wielder, is a newcomer to the series.
See each character’s description below. Check out screenshots and artwork of the group at the gallery.
Cervantes de Leon
Sex: Male
Age: 44 (12 years since he acquired a new body)
Birthplace: Valencia, Spanish Empire
Height: 6’0″ (182 cm)
Weight: 196 lbs (89 Kg)
Date of Birth: January 1st
Blood Type: O
Weapon: Longsword & Pistol Sword
Weapon Name: Acheron & Nirvana
Dsicipline: Self-Taught & Memories of Soul EdgeDescription: Antonio is his second in command. He commands his crew with fear. Ivy is his daughter.
Aeon Calcos
Sex: Male
Age: Unknown (24 years has passed since he was human)
Birthplace: Sparta, Ottoman Empire
Height: 6’8″ or 11’4″ at full length (202 cm or 346 cm at full length)
Weight: 295 lbs (134 kg)
Date of Birth: Unknown
Blood Type: Unknown
Weapon: Hand Axe x2
Weapon Name: Ktinos & Anthropos
Dsicipline: Rapid Ares Style & Moves of His Former PreysDescription: The memories of his family and homeland have mixed with the memories of his prey. He can no longer recognize them.
Yoshimitsu
Sex: Male
Age: Unknown
Birthplace: Base of Mt. Fuji, Japan
Height: 5’6″ (169 cm)
Weight: 132 lbs (60 kg)
Date of Birth: Unknown
Blood Type: Unknown
Weapon: Katana x2
Weapon Name: Yoshimitsu & Fu-Ma Blade
Dsicipline: Manji Ninjitsu
He was raised by Yoshimitsu the First. Ukon and Sakon are his confidants.Description: He was raised by Yoshimitsu the First. Ukon and Sakon are his confidants. He leads the chivalrous thieves of the Manji Clan.
Xiba
Sex: Male
Age: 16
Birthplace: Ming Empire/Grew up on Zhen Hang Mountain
Height: 5’5″ (164 cm)
Weight: 130 lbs (59 kg)
Date of Birth: April 20th
Blood Type: Unknown
Weapon: Rod
Weapon Name: Three Karmas
Dsicipline: Secrets arts of the Ling-Sheng Su Style Rod & Kong Style RodDescription: His master is Kong Xiuqiang. He is travelling with Maxi, Leixia, and Natsu. He is beloved by the villagers who live at the foot of Zhen Hang Mountain.
Soulcalibur V is due next February for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.
