Bandai Namco has shared a new documentary for Soulcalibur VI.

Featured above, the first part of their new “Swords and Souls” documentary series gives a nice overview of the history behind their premiere weapon-based fighting game series.

In case you missed it, our 30+ minutes of hands-on direct-feed footage with the game at E3 can be found here.

Here’s a rundown on the game and its features:

History hides away more than one truth…

SOULCALIBUR VI represents the latest entry in the premier weapons-based, head-to-head fighting series and continues the epic struggle of warriors searching for the legendary Soul Swords. Taking place in the 16th century, revisit the events of the original SOULCALIBUR to uncover hidden truths. The heroic battles transpire in a beautiful and fluid world, with eye-popping graphics and visual appeal. SOULCALIBUR VI tunes the battle, movement, and visual systems so players can execute visceral and dynamic attacks with ease. SOULCALIBUR VI marks a new era of the historic franchise and its legendary struggle between the mighty Soul Swords!

Key Features:

• Unreal Engine: For the first time in franchise history, beautiful and jaw-dropping 3D character models, visual effects and stages rendered in Unreal Engine.
• New Battle Mechanics: Read opponents’ attacks to execute a strategic Reversal Edge to land a counter attack while in guard.
• Multiple Fighting Styles: Choose from a worldly roster of warriors, each with their own deadly weapons, fighting styles and
  visual flare.
• Dynamic Battles: Spectacular, high-speed battles featuring all-new battle mechanics taking gameplay to the next level.

Soulcalibur VI is launching across Windows PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One on October 19th.