Namco releases Soul Edge, the first installment of the series, originally for arcades and later for PlayStation, marking the beginning of what would become the SoulCalibur franchise.
Namco releases SoulCalibur, the sequel to Soul Edge, for arcades and Sega Dreamcast. It is highly acclaimed and helps set a new standard for weapon-based fighting games.
Namco releases SoulCalibur II for multiple platforms including GameCube, PlayStation 2, and Xbox. This installment introduces new guest characters based on the platform.
Namco Bandai releases SoulCalibur IV on PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360, featuring online multiplayer and guest characters from Star Wars.
SoulCalibur VI is released for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC, bringing the series into the modern fighting game era with updated mechanics and a focus on story mode.