Geralt of Rivia will be a playable character in SoulCalibur VI, Bandai Namco and CD Projekt Red have announced. In addition, a stage based on The Witcher series, Kaer Morhen, will be available as one of the game`s arenas.The Witcher himself will, according to a statement, keep his `signature fighting style` in his transition from open-world RPG to fighting game. He`ll be able to utilize a `combination of swordplay, ability-enhancing potions, and combat magic.` In addition to having the character, his English voice actor, and his signature stage--based on the Witchers` training ground--there will also be the `iconic` music track from the series, Hunt or be Hunted.`We`ve collaborated with Bandai Namco artists to faithfully recreate Geralt, and shared original Witcher 3: Wild Hunt assets like Geralt`s model, animations, and weapons,` said CD Projekt Red community lead Marcin Momot. `I think Bandai Namco did an outstanding job of capturing all the details and introducing The Witcher to SoulCalibur in a way fans of both series will enjoy.`Other characters coming to SoulCalibur VI include Ivy and Zasalamel. Ivy Valentine makes her comeback wielding the tricksy Ivy Blade, which has the ability to switch between a solid sword or a barbed whip. Zasalamel and his Kafziel scythe, meanwhile, looks like they`re still just as devastating at mid-to-close range.The last SoulCalibur VI characters to be revealed recently were Kilik, Xianghua, and Nightmare--all series veterans--and Groh, a newcomer. For more, read our hands-on with SoulCalibur 6`s new characters to find out what we thought of them. A release date for the upcoming fighting game has not yet been announced; all we know is that it`s coming to PS4, Xbox One, and PC this year.
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