SoulCalibur V on PS3 is a weapons-based 3D fighting game developed and published by Bandai Namco, released in early 2012 for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.[web:1097][web:1100] Set 17 years after the events of SoulCalibur IV, it follows Patroklos, son of Sophitia, as his family's fate becomes intertwined with the legendary Soul swords in a new clash between good and evil.[web:1101][web:1103] The game refines the series' fast-paced combat with new characters, returning veterans, armor damage, and a deep character creation mode where equipment affects both appearance and battle performance.[web:1101] Online play, training options, and multiple single-player modes round out the package as one of the last major SoulCalibur entries on PS3.[web:1097][web:1104]