Tekken 6 Gone Gold, Online Features Detailed

In what's shaping up to be a golden Friday, Namco Bandai just announced that Tekken 6 has joined Ratchet & Clank in going gold and entering the manufacturing process.

Word of the fighter's completion only applies to the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 editions, both of which are due October 27 in North America. A handheld version is slated to arrive on PSP later in the fall, though Namco has yet to provide an exact release date.

In addition, Namco outlined the "online features" of the PS3 and Xbox 360 editions:

Ranked Match and Player Match:

• Rank up or just improve your fighting skills by battling opponents worldwide in online versus mode with voice chat functionality

Data Upload & Download:

• Create and upload customized 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 worldwide

Scenario Campaign Online Co-op

• New feature available 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 online and offline ranking, from Beginner to Tekken God

• Additional rankings include Ranked Match, Scenario Campaign, Time Attack and Survival