The unholy sword was sealed by the destined one, but a mysterious individual revives the azure knight, Nightmare. The legendary battle of Soul Calibur and Soul Edge moves to the next phase. Which sword will ultimately prevail? What is the motivation of the 3 new souls who join the fray? And how will you, the player, become involved? Get ready for the latest installment of the most dramatic weapon-based fighting franchise on the PlayStation 2.