Tekken 6 online features revealed

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Namco's unveiled the online features set to be included in Tekken 6.

The fighter - which has just gone gold, says the publisher - will support online play, replay uploads, "ghost characters" and the obligatory leaderboards. Online co-op will be added in a post-launch DLC update.

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Namco Bandai's full feature list follows:

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.

Exclusive PlayStationHome features include:

TEKKEN 6 Title Lounge

• Host Versus and Co-op Sessions: Gather friends and start matches from the Lounge within PlayStation Home; Online Scenario co-op mode coming free this winter.
  
• Home Rewards: Players have the chance to win exclusive costume pieces and furniture at the Lounge for their personal space.

Andy Robinson