 | Active Matching Battle (AMB) - Bringing a different take on the battle structure, players fight against multiple opponents under different circumstances in a unique opponent management mechanic |
| Arcade - Take on the challenge in battle after battle in this classic arcade mode |
| Character creation - Create a character unlike any other, with custom looks and items influencing their skills and abilities, which will affect the outcome of your impending battles |
| Critical Finish - Perform a devastating Critical Finishing move to defeat opponents with spectacular effects regardless of health bar status |
| Equipment Destruction - Once the opponent's Soul Gauge is weakened, the player will be able to destroy pieces of their enemies' armor |
| Ever expanding roster - The lineup of weapon wielding characters grows with new fighters |
| Museum View - movies, backgrounds and art that you have unlocked |
| Online Battles - Multiple online versus modes and ranking styles will allow fans to test their fighting and management skills |
| Special VS - Take your customized SC character or newly created character into the world arena and prove if your creation is the best in the world |
| Standard VS - Battle one on one in this classic match up for ultimate bragging rights |
| Story - Uncover each character's story line as you battle to reveal their motives |
| Tower of Lost Souls - Fight in special battles to challenge your fighting skills and customizing skills in order to reap the rewards |
| Training - Practice your skills to earn your place as the ultimate weapon master |
| Updated HD graphics - Experience the legendary Soul Calibur level of graphics in 720p HD resolution for the first time |
