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SOULCALIBUR VI

Weapon-based 3D fighter with custom characters and ring outs

BANDAI NAMCO Studios Inc., Dimps Corporation · Published by BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment · Released Oct 18, 2018

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Reviews
Very Positive
82% of 10K
Recent reviews
Very Positive
90% of 33 in 30 days
Players
171
daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck
Playable
Last update on Steam
4 years ago
Nov 11, 2021
Minimum PC
GeForce GTX 1050
6 GB RAM · 20 GB disk
Full requirements

Metacritic: 80/100 (critic reviews)

What is SOULCALIBUR VI?

A 3D fighting game set in the 16th century, with weapon-based matches built around attacks, blocks, counters, power-ups, and combos. Create a fighter, play single-player stories, or compete locally and online; Soul Chronicle revisits events from the series' first game.

For you if...

  • +you like fast weapon combat in 3D arenas
  • +you want substantial single-player content in a fighting game
  • +you enjoy creating and customizing your own fighters

Not for you if...

  • −you dislike rock-paper-scissors-style counter mechanics
  • −you prefer stories with little dialogue between fights
  • −you mainly want accessible online matches against other newcomers

What players say

82% of 10,443 reviews are positive · 90% of 33 in the last 30 days

Players most often praise the character creator and smooth, fast weapon combat, with several also valuing the single-player content. Common complaints target paid DLC, the dialogue-heavy story presentation, and Reversal Edge. Recent players also report sparse online matchmaking and a steep experience gap in casual rooms.

Players over time

▼ -5% vs a month ago

Players online on Steam, one sample a day.

Highest since Sep 2026: 189 players on Oct 25, 2026.

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Nov 7, 2026171
Nov 6, 2026158
Nov 5, 2026130
Nov 4, 2026141
Nov 3, 2026143
Nov 2, 2026164
Nov 1, 2026176
Oct 31, 2026186
Oct 30, 2026164
Oct 29, 2026137
Oct 28, 2026172
Oct 27, 2026163
Oct 26, 2026181
Oct 25, 2026189
Oct 24, 2026170
Oct 23, 2026139
Oct 22, 2026123
Oct 21, 2026120
Oct 20, 2026110
Oct 19, 2026139
Oct 18, 2026139
Oct 17, 2026142
Oct 16, 2026140
Oct 15, 2026120
Oct 14, 2026113
Oct 13, 2026149
Oct 12, 2026171
Oct 11, 2026156
Oct 10, 2026169
Oct 9, 2026152
Oct 8, 2026174
Oct 7, 2026148
Oct 6, 2026145
Oct 5, 2026167
Oct 4, 2026181
Oct 3, 2026180
Oct 2, 2026135
Oct 1, 2026131
Sep 30, 2026125
Sep 29, 2026138
Sep 28, 2026153
Sep 27, 2026165
Sep 26, 2026169
Sep 25, 2026141
Sep 24, 2026136
Sep 23, 202677
Sep 23, 2026162
Sep 22, 2026168
Sep 21, 2026134

How many players finish SOULCALIBUR VI?

18% of Steam players have unlocked «Creating History», the achievement for finishing the main story.

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Screenshots and trailer

SOULCALIBUR VI screenshot 1

SOULCALIBUR VI system requirements

Minimum: GeForce GTX 1050, 6 GB RAM, 20 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS
Windows 7, 8.1, 10 (64-bit)
Processor
Intel Core i3-4160 @ 3.60GHz or equivalent
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050
Memory
6 GB RAM
Storage
20 GB available space
DirectX
Version 11

Recommended

OS
Windows 7, 8.1, 10 (64-bit)
Processor
Intel Core i5-4690 3.5 GHz or equivalent
Graphics
GeForce GTX 1060 or equivalent
Memory
8 GB RAM
Storage
20 GB available space
DirectX
Version 11

Does SOULCALIBUR VI have co-op or multiplayer?

Yes: PvP online and split-screen. It also has a single-player mode. With Remote Play Together, one copy is enough to play the local modes online with friends.

Does SOULCALIBUR VI run on Steam Deck?

Playable Playable: it runs on Steam Deck with some adjustments.

  • Some text entry requires manually opening the on-screen keyboard
  • All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
  • Shows Steam Deck controller icons
  • In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
  • Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Keyboard and mouse
Platforms
Windows
Achievements
49
Steam features
Cloud saves, Family Sharing
Languages
Full audio: English, Japanese. Text only: French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Korean, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Traditional Chinese, Spanish - Latin America.

Does SOULCALIBUR VI use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Nov 6, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam

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