Bandai Namco and CD Projekt RED have announced some wonderful news – The Witcher’s Geralt of Rivia will join Soulcalibur VI’s playable cast.

Featured above, you can view the announcement trailer for Geralt’s new form in the coming fighting game. Here’s a rundown on Geralt’s appearance in-game:

Geralt was trained at the elite School of the Wolf and is considered one of the deadliest monster slayers. He possesses superhuman reflexes and strength, as well as superior sword fighting skills. Players who choose to fight as Geralt will utilize the witcher’s signature fighting style — a combination of swordplay, ability-enhancing potions, and combat magic.

Doug Cockle — the English voice of Geralt of Rivia — returns in Soulcalibur VI to reprise the role. Gamers will also be able to fight in Kaer Morhen — home keep of the School of the Wolf. Accompanying players in battle will be “Hunt or be Hunted” — an iconic composition from The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt soundtrack.

Here’s the full 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 fi ghting 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 fl uid 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 worldwide across Windows PC (via Steam), PlayStation 4, and Xbox One sometime in 2018.