Namco Bandai Games have announced that their last year release of SOULCALIBUR V will be available as a digital download title, following its prior retail-only release. Available on the 23rd April 2013 for the XBox Live Games on Demand service and the 24th April 2013 for the Playstation Network service, if you have for whatever reason been unable to track down a copy of the game – now is your chance to pick it up from the comfort of your own couch, chair, floor or whatever you play games sitting on.
While a stand-alone version of the game will be available on Xbox LIVE Games on Demand and via the PlayStation Network for $29.95 an exclusive SOULCALIBUR V: Legendary Edition will also be available for download for the PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system for $49.95 .The Legendary Edition includes the full game, plus the additional character, Dampierre, and the downloadable costumes and armor sets.
The latest entry in the weapons-based head-to-head fighting series continues with the epic struggle of warriors in search for the legendary Soul Swords. SOULCALIBUR V brings the best in battles, movement, and visual effects so players can pull off cool, dynamic attacks with ease and battle with complete freedom. Choose from a roster of over two dozen characters including the master assassin – Ezio Auditore, from the critically acclaimed Assassin’s Creed series, or create your personalized fighter. Challenge the computer AI, compete against your friends or challenge fighters from around the world.