'SoulCalibur VI' Release Time: When Can You Download on Release Day?

Return to a world of swords and souls! Bandai Namco's latest fighting game, SoulCalibur VI, brings back the weapon-wielding action for PS4, Xbox One and PC this Friday.

SoulCalibur VI will revisit the story of the first game filled with characters that did not appear in the original. Geralt from the Witcher series will also appear a guest character and will fit into the overall story of SoulCalibur VI. ..somehow.

Create a Soul is back, allowing fans to take their own custom fighter into battle in one of two story modes and online against players around the world.

SoulCalibur VI releases Oct. 19. Here's all the information you need to know about preorder bonuses, download time and more.

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The box art for 'SoulCalibur VI' Bandai Namco

WHAT TIME CAN YOU DOWNLOAD SOULCALIBUR VI?

If you're looking to download SoulCalibur VI for PS4, Xbox One or PC you can do so starting Friday, Oct. 19. The official PlayStation Store page for SoulCalibur VI states it will be available starting at 12 a.m. EDT, which means those not on the East Coast will be able to dive in on Thursday.

The same is likely for Xbox and PC players.

As always, we recommend hooking up your system to an ethernet connection if possible, since Wi-Fi downloads can take hours.

PRE-ORDER AND DELUXE EDITION BONUSES

If you want to really show off your SoulCalibur love, you can pre-order SoulCalibur VI to receive a special theme for your console. The Deluxe Edition will give you access to even more stuff for $99.99

Here's what's included in the SoulCalibur VI Deluxe Edition:

  • Full Game
  • Season Pass (included access to three DLC fighters and two armor packs)
  • Soundtrack
  • Four in-game voice snippets

The Collector's Edition is really where the SoulCalibur VI love is at. Here's what's included in the SoulCalibur VI Collector's Edition for $149.99.

  • Full Game
  • Season Pass (included access to three DLC fighters and two armor packs)
  • Soundtrack
  • Four in-game snippets
  • Collector's box
  • Sophitia Statue
  • Art Book

Are you excited for SoulCalibur VI ? Which edition will you get? Let us know in the comments section below.

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