Namco Bandai announce full online details for Tekken 6

The sixth king of the Iron Fist Tournament is coming to the console at the end of the month and while we’ve heard plenty about the game and even had extensive hands-on play we’ve still yet to learn anything about online play. Until now that is.

The full list of online features for both PSN and Xbox Live include:

Ranked Match and Player Match:
◦ Rank up or work to improve your fighting skills by battling opponents worldwide in online versus mode with voice chat functionality.
Data Upload & Download:
◦ Create and upload customised ghost characters which accurately replicate your fight style;
◦ Any player in the world can download your ghost to take on your virtual self in a one-on-one battle even when you're not online;
◦ Upload replays of killer matches to share with friends and opponents around the world.
 Scenario Online Co-op
◦ New feature coming this winter as a free post-launch downloadable update;
◦ Jump into intense two-player online co-op campaigns against AI-controlled enemies and experience the dramatic large-scale action with friends around the globe.
 Leaderboards
◦ Battle Points: online only, split between World, Asia, America and Europe;
◦ Rank: overall on and offline ranking, from Beginner to Tekken God;
◦ Additional rankings include Ranked Match, Scenario Campaign, Time Attack and Survival.
 
PS3 players also get exclusive content dubbed ‘Tekken 6 Title Lounge' which features Host Versus and Co-op sessions. There will also be ‘Home Rewards’ on offer where players have the chance to win exclusive costumes and pieces of furniture for their personal space.

Commenting on the game Katsuhiro Harada, Tekken Project director, said, “The development team, myself included, have poured heart and soul into the series for 15 years so it is with great excitement that we await the release of the game and seeing it in the hands of the fans. Tekken 6 is the pinnacle of the series and we look forward to the reaction from gamers worldwide once they’ve had a chance to play it.”

For more on Tekken 6 read our exclusive preview here.