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[Tyaren]

A set of character designs, including a possible stage concept art, appeared on Malaysian production company Passion Republic's online portfolio: http://www.passionrepublic.com/en/work.html A company that has worked with AAA gaming developers and publishers before.
The designs are not credited in any way but clearly depict Soul Calibur characters. The fact that the designs are completely new and that there are some interesting changes for certain characters (like Natsu's corrupted arm and different weapon styles) could hint at possible Soul Calibur 6 designs.

The uncredited character designs:

A concept art called "Sacred City":

Source of all images from:http://www.passionrepublic.com/

Edit:
It turns out the designs were just an internal effort of Passion Republic to enhance their portfolio.

 

[Squire]

Yeah, it's really starting to seem like it's happening.

 

[HawthorneKitty]

Hopefully Talim.

 

[Mediking]

My pants... they are EXPANDING!!! Next gen Ivy Valentine!!! Let's go!!!!

 

[Bungie]

 

[Alucrid]

what did they do to nightmare

 

[Rushersauce]

Bring back SC2's Kilik, Damn it.

 

[MAtgS]

Wasn't she dead?

 

[BHK3]

My pants... they are EXPANDING!!! Next gen Ivy Valentine!!! Let's go!!!!

Do I even want that? I feel like I'm legit gonna start getting red in the face from seeing a next gen Ivy

Maybe even start sweating

I don't know if I want that, it's a fighting game and I need to concentrate...sorta...

 

[Master Thespian]

It's happening, isn't it? ISN'T IT?!

 

[Raging Spaniard]

Sometimes outsourcing companies give pitches to bigger companies, something like "this is what we bring to the table"

No real confirmation of anything, imo

 

[Sorcerer Supreme]

bring back taki

 

[Esque7]

Really like the Natsu design. Didn't care for her design in 5, or Taki in general.

 

[dangeraaron10]

Reboot?

Natsu and Sophitia (lookin young and good) in the same game makes me think reboot. Nightmare looks fucking sick.

Lizardman please.

No Lizardman no buy.

 

[Squire]

Wasn't she dead?

It's a crazy Namco fighter - does it really matter?

 

[higemaru]

Wasn't she dead?

Implants took longer than expected

 

[Rymuth]

what did they do to nightmare

Nomura virus

 

[Tyaren]

Sometimes outsourcing companies give pitches to bigger companies, something like "this is what we bring to the table"

No real confirmation of anything, imo

Yep, that's why there is a big question mark in the title.
But for months things have been hinting at an upcoming announcement of Soul Calibur 6, it is the series 20th anniversary after all. Gamescom and TGS were in the talks...

 

[dangeraaron10]

Wasn't she dead?

Nope she's alive.

And she never had children.

Ever.

There are no spawns of Sophitia.

 

[Neonep]

IT'S HAPPENING!!

 

[Mediking]

Do I even want that? I feel like I'm legit gonna start getting red in the face from seeing a next gen Ivy

Maybe even start sweating

I don't know if I want that, it's a fighting game and I need to concentrate...sorta...

Next gen IVY Valentine would make many people scream in ectasy. It needs to happen!

 

[Cronox]

Would love a new Soul Calibur. Just put it on PC and I'm there...

 

[Squire]

Yep, that's why there is a big question mark in the title.
But for months things have been hinting at an upcoming announcement of Soul Calibur 6, it is the series 20th anniversary after all. Gamescom and TGS were in the talks...

Oh? Which talks?

 

[katsubento]

Ok, I'm somewhat had my interest peaked.

 

[Tyaren]

Oh? Which talks?

Among believers that think a new SC is coming.

 

[Orochinagis]

Wasn't she dead?

Someone activated the fanservice alarm

 

[Gravidee]

Give Seung Mina back. And Cassandra too.

 

[Squire]

Give Seung Mina back. And Cassandra too.

Yes.

 

[dangeraaron10]

A while back the Soul Calibur FB had a poll on what characters people wanted back for a new game.

I was really sad to see "Lizardman" and "Aeon" were split into two characters and both ended up on page 4 out of 5. I think if they combined those votes he'd at least be on page 3 if not 2.

Spoiler

I'M CONCERNED, OKAY?!

 

[Raging Spaniard]

Yep, that's why there is a big question mark in the title.
But for months things have been hinting at an upcoming announcement of Soul Calibur 6, it is the series 20th anniversary after all. Gamescom and TGS were in the talks...

Yeah it could be a case of Namco sending art tests around, but I dont think they would outsource char designs really ...

 

[EulaCapra]

If orange bare-chested Kilik is the default costume, then gimme gimme gimme.

 

[Obliterator]

For the love of God give me a Soul Caliber 6 that is basically a reboot with most of the original cast / fan favorites and heavy single player content.

I will give you all my money

 

[FunkyLounge]

Wasn't she dead?

That was never a problem in a fighting game.

 

[Neonep]

Would love a new Soul Calibur. Just put it on PC and I'm there...

With the way Bandai Namco have been doing things as of late, I'm willing to bet it will be on PC.

 

[Hours Left]

Paging Monocle

None of these designs are really speaking to me, but I'm definitely on board for more SoulCalibur. (P.S. We need Hwang back please.)

 

[Whompa02]

Those are definitely looking pretty real lol.

 

[OmegaDL50]

what did they do to nightmare

Well it makes sense I guess. It is no longer a guy in a suit when Siegfried was being controlled by Soul Edge. but is now the sentient malice of the sword.

So a more demonic looking Nightmare makes sense, of a demonic sword possessing an old suit of armor.

I want Cervantes back.

Or another dual wielding sword user.

 

[Azuardo]

Love Natsu's designs. Just gimme Seung Mina too and I'm there. Also, please be happening.

 

[Zack Zavage]

Bring my body Mitsurugi and it will be ready!

 

[KazenY2J]

Need Talim.

 

[Creaking]

First picture is "not Naruto, we swear" Natsu

The others... kind of a mixed bag. Last Kilik and middle Sophitia are all right I guess. Nightmare looks a little overdone.

I should be excited at the idea that a new SC is coming at all, but I can't help but critique...

Lizardman please.

No Lizardman no buy.

 

[wapplew]

They need to match those concept art faces!

 

[Lunafreya Nox Fleuret]

Thanks for posting this... Hmmm these look VERY REAL but Talim? Wasn't she the most requested for VI and even won the poll? Where's my girl/main???

 

[MCD]

god I hate that new blonde ninja.

 

[dangeraaron10]

That Nightmare looks like something out of Silent Hill.

I like Right Kilik, and I'd like any of the three Sophitias (Middle I suppose is most true to character, Right is personal preference, because reasons.)

 

[J_ToSaveTheDay]

New Soulcalibur mobile game incoming!

EDIT: character designs look just flamboyant enough over their originals to fill in for lack of compelling gameplay...

 

[Revolutionary]

Still don't believe it. The series is dead.

However, if it does happen, don't count on a Sophitia boob window making the cut lol. Maybe the middle design would be alright.
But then there's the issue of Ivy.. yeah, I don't envy Namco's job with making designs that are 'acceptable' in 2016.

 

[Creaking]

god I hate that new blonde ninja.

Right? And if you look up her backstory, it's pretty much "Naruto, but a girl"



Anyway, there are some more pictures that aren't in the OP. They look more refined:

 

[Tyaren]

EDIT: character designs look just flamboyant enough over their originals to fill in for lack of compelling gameplay...

 

[Lunafreya Nox Fleuret]

Still don't believe it. The series is dead.

However, if it does happen, don't count on a Sophitia boob window making the cut lol. Maybe the middle design would be alright.
But then there's the issue of Ivy.. yeah, I don't envy Namco's job with making designs that are 'acceptable' in 2016.

Soul Calibur always has sexy designs if that's what you mean. If Taki could get in with her nipples visible in a mesh suit or whatever... this is nothing. Come on man.