Tekken 6 goes Gold; online co-op & versus revealed
Friday, 09 Oct 2009 10:26
Tekken 6
Console development on Namco Bandai's Tekken 6 is now complete.
After already being in Arcades for a year, the sixth King of Iron Fist Tournament has gone gold on the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3.
Shipping on the 30th October, the game will see an arcade stick, limited editions, and in certain territories, a PS3 hardware bundle. The game's
viral advertising campaign has already begun.
"The development team, myself included, have poured heart and soul into the series for 15 years so it is with great excitement that we await the release of the game and seeing it in the hands of the fans," said Katsuhiro Harada, Tekken Project Director, Namco Bandai Games.
"We are also pleasantly surprised at the overwhelming attention the title has received from the media and fans alike. Tekken 6 is the pinnacle of the series and we look forward to the reaction from gamers worldwide once they've had a chance to play it."
The game will also include a fully featured online mode with its crisp 60fps visuals.
Tekken 6 online features include:
Ranked Match and Player Match:
Rank up or work to improve your fighting skills by battling opponents worldwide in online versus mode with voice chat functionality.
Data Upload & Download:
Create and upload customised ghost characters which accurately replicate your fight style.
Any player in the world can download your ghost to take on your virtual self in a one-on-one battle even when you're not online.
Upload replays of killer matches to share with friends and opponents around the world.
Scenario Online Co-op:
New feature coming this winter as a free post-launch downloadable update.
Jump into intense two player online co-op campaigns against AI controlled enemies and experience the dramatic large-scale action with friends around the globe.
Leaderboards:
Battle Points: online only, split between World, Asia, America and Europe.
Rank: overall on and offline ranking, from Beginner to TEKKEN God.
Additional rankings include Ranked Match, Scenario Campaign, Time Attack and Survival.
The game will also see a Tekken 6 lounge in PlayStation Home where gamers can launch into the game's online modes, as well as getting a chance to win exclusive clothes and furniture.
Tekken 6 will also be available for the PSP.