Soulcalibur V is a 3D fighting game set 17 years after the events of Soulcalibur IV. It follows the story of Patroklos, the son of Sophitia, as he seeks to reunite with his sister Pyrrha and battles against the cursed sword, Soul Edge. The game features fast-paced, weapon-based combat with a mix of old and new characters. It introduces new gameplay mechanics like the Critical Edge and Brave Edge systems. The game focuses on fluid animation and tactical combat across various stages.