FPS can be shown from Steam Client or GeForce Experience

Settings > In-Game > In-game FTPS counter
Select location (except off)
ex) Top-left


NVidia card only

Settings > General > IN-GAME OVERLAY
Set ON (Right)
Configure in SETTINGS > HUD layout > FPS Counter

Game controller better to be connected only one. Multiple controller may cause issue.


Wired connection is better to avoid input lag in general.


Back panel is directly connected to mother board, which is less possible input lag. Front panel is sometime used USB hub inside, which may cause input lag. So better to avoid any USB hub too.

* Astro C40TR (Steam Input disabled)
* Brook Universal Fighting Board (Steam Input disabled)
* Logitech GamePad F310 (XInput mode - Steam Input disabled)
* Hori FPS+ (Steam Input needs to be enabled. Otherwise button assignment has issue)
* MayFlash F300 Elite (Steam Input disabled)
* MayFlash F500 Elite (Steam Input disabled)
* PlayStation 4 controller DualShock4 (Steam Input needs to be enabled. Otherwise button assignment has issue)
* Switch Pro controller (Steam Input needs to be enabled)
* XBox Series X/S controller (Steam Input disabled)
* XBox One controller (Steam Input disabled)

Note: These are personally verified. If it seems wrong, please let me know with working configuration. I'll test again.

* PlayStation 3 controller (Any setting seems not working)
Note: These are personally verified. If it seems wrong, please let me know with working configuration. I'll test again.


MayFlash F300E arcade stick

If you want to use PlayStation 4, you may need to do following set up.
1) Enable PlayStation support on Steam Client
2) Enable Steam Input support on SoulCalibur 6 setting on Steam Client.
If it is not configured, controller may recognized, but it has wrong button mappings.

PS4 buttons are followings, when correctly mapped:
Square -> X
Triangle -> Y
R1 -> RB
L1 -> LB
Cross -> A
Circle -> B
R2 -> RT
L2 -> LB

Mod for Playstation button icons:
https://www.nexusmods.com/soulcaliburvi/mods/45

Multiple monitor connection may cause issue.
Single monitor connection is more preferred.

You don't need to disconnect cable. Frequent cable connection may cause issue.

You can set up in Windows configuration.

Win 10: right click on desktop > Display settings > Show only one monitor

LAN (Ethernet cable) connection is much preferred.
Avoid to use WiFi (not appreciated in especially in fighting games)

It is not about download or upload speed.
It is about stability of packet steam.

Following is info from Bandai Namco support for port forwarding for each platform.

SoulCalibur VI - Xbox
TCP: 3074
UDP: 88,500,3074,3544,4500

SoulCalibur VI - Steam
TCP: 27015-27030,27036-27037
UDP: 4380,27000-27031,27036

SoulCalibur VI - Playstation 4
TCP: 1935,3478-3480
UDP: 3074,3478-3479

Internet connection speed test can done by following site:

https://www.speedtest.net/
or on Google search "speed test"


Even with LAN connection, your network connection may have only 100Mbps.

It could be following 3 reasons.

1) Internet connection speed
It is from your contract with your internet provider.

2) Bottleneck from router or switch
Some of the device has old standard as limited 100Mbps.

2) Poor quality LAN cable or CAT5 cable
CAT5 connection is limited 100Mbps.
Poor quality cable may get recognized as CAT5 from router and/or switch.


Case 1) I purchased CAT7 cable (it is also printed on cable), but it got only CAT5 speed.

Case 2) I have one long LAN cable (about 25 feet), it connect 1000Mbps connection at beginning. But after 2-5 days, it drops to 100Mbps connection. If I unplug and plug again, it reset to 1000Mbps connection


How to check:
On Windows 10, go to Settings > Gaming > Xbox Networking

It's about how your PC is connected to internet.

In general:
OK: Internet - modem - PC
OK: Internet - modem - router - PC
NG: Internet - modem - router - router - PC

I found following guide has good info.
https://gtm.steamproxy.vip/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=561836866


It's IP address to your computer / network from internet side.

In some case, it may be blocked by certain services.
I have got blocked some phone game and Playstation network a couple times.

Following is steps to change your global IP address
1) Check current global IP address
ex) http://www.myglobalip.com/
2) Go to your network router setting and change MAC address
3) Restart modem and router (Turn off both. Turn on router. Wait 5min and turn on modem.)
4) Check global IP address again using 1)'s site

I'd suggest 4+ bar connection for ranch match.
3 bar connection may worth or may not worth.
Any connection may not worth your play time.

Note:
If you play on PS4, better to set only 4+ bar connection.
Console has much higher WiFi connection gamer (over 60% from dev team info).


If you'd like to reduce input lag, VSync=OFF and high frequency monitor would be good.
VSync=OFF on 60Hz monitor will cause screen tearing.

Your graphics card may not handle all max graphic quality setting.

If battle is running 60fps flat, it is fine.

If FPS drop within battle, I'd suggest following steps.

1) Set graphic setting as lowest
2) Make sure battle runs 60fps flat
3) Change higher graphics setting as your preference
4) Repeat from 2) until find out best settings for you

If you have supported Nvidia card, you can set up graphic setting per game.

When you change, I'd suggest test performance at the time.
If it does not work, it's better to revert setting while you remember.

If you have questionable graphics performance issue, it might be better to change default setting.
Then optimize later by each items.

There is setting for Low Latency Mode.
Default setting is OFF.
I set as Ultra, but it appeared that VSync=OFF setting is most effective.

If you use arcade stick, you can use keyboard for some operation not on arcade stick.

• B key = LS (or L3)
  ex) Take photo for creation character, etc
  
• N key = RS (or R3)

Following is default keyboard assignment.


In general XInput/Xbox controller has following.
(A) = Yes
(B) = No
(X) = depend on game
(Y) = depend on game

SoulCalibur specific signes are following.
{A} = Horizontal Attack
{B} = Virtical Attack
{K} = Kick
{G} = Guard

Default keyboard settings are following as on config screen.
{A} = (X) = [ U ] key
{B} = (Y) = [ I ] key

So keyboard configration screen.
[ U ] key (X) is for testing button
[ U ] key (Y) is for reset/initialize button assignment

Yes: [Return], [Space] key and etc.
No: [ESC], [BackSpace] key and etc.
Menu: [Tab] key
(LB)=[K] key
(RB)=[L] key

Position Reset: (LB)+(RB) =[L] + [K] key


Rotate Cam. = [L]+[K] key hold and arrow (or WASD)
Zoom Cam. In = (LT) = [O] key
Zoom Cam. Out = (RT) =

key
Cam. Up = [ U ] key hold + arrow UP or [W] key
Cam. Down = [ U ] key hold + arrow DOWN or [S] key
Rotate Character = [ U ] key hold + arrow LEFT/RIGHT or [A]/[D] key

Nvidia Ansel can be enabled by Alt+F2.

However it seems have bug on Z and C key (camera position elevation). It does not stop moving camera.
If you press other direction key, sometimes it stops. But if it does not stop, you need to restart SC6.

Workaround is using game controller to camera position and mouse for camera angle.

Following key seem assigned.

Lever 4 / 6 = Frame left / right
Lever 8 / 2 = Zoom in / out

A = Select photo mode
B = Cancel (quit Ansel)
X = Take photo (you can use mouse click)
Y = Cancel (quit Ansel)
RB = Rotate frame counter clockwise
LB = Rotate frame clockwise
RT = Sink (go down to floor)
LT = Elevate (go up to ceiling)

It's not intuitive, but it is usable.

Also mouse can move the camera position.
So you can move around by avoiding above bugs.

There is bug that key press cannot be released at some case.
Then camera position is keep moving.
Some times it get reset, but some case you need to restart SC6.

Following is way to avoid the issue by not using keyboard for camera positions.

1) Disable Steam Input
2) Use XInput with Left stick (not DPad)
3) Use mouse and left lever
4) Avoid to use keyboard for camera position

You can disable DOF (depth of field) effect in game Options.

Options > Graphics setting > Post process > set Low

Pros:
* Less stress on GPU
* You can see more interesting things in background
* Good for Ansel (Ansel has better control on DOF)

Cons:
* Some people may think DOF helps focus on characters

Sample:

If you set VSync OFF, you may be able to get about 40ms advantage. It is about 2-3 frames. Consoles cannot disable Vsync, so this is PC versions advantage.

But the monitor is 60Hz, then screen tearing is very noticeable.

Then high frequency monitor setting has configured, the screen tearing is less noticeable.

Even with VSync=ON, high frequency monitor has advantage to reduce response.

Ref. Frame test on SFV (Japanese - Zenji Nishikawa)
https://www.4gamer.net/games/486/G048632/20210228001/


Following is from my experiment for your reference and verified 60 FPS flat without tearing and no delay setting as my test:

Hardware: Gen 4 i7 with RTX 2070 (old model)

In game:

• VSync ON
  
• Scaling=100
  
• Antialias=Low
  
• Post process=Low (disable DOF)
  
• Shadow=High
  
• Texture=High
  
• Effect=High

NVIDIA Control Panel:

• Low Latency Mode = Ultra
  
• Max Frame Rate = default as same as system
  
• Vertical sync = default as same as 3D apps

Hardware: Gen 2 i7 with GTX 1080

In game:

• VSync ON
  
• Scaling=100
  
• Antialias=Low
  
• Post process=Low (disable DOF)
  
• Shadow=Middle
  
• Texture=High
  
• Effect=Middle

NVIDIA Control Panel:

• Low Latency Mode = Ultra
  
• Max Frame Rate = default as same as system
  
• Vertical sync = default as same as 3D apps

Hardware: Gen 9 i9 with RTX 2080-Ti

In game:

• VSync OFF
  
• Scaling=200
  
• Antialias=Low
  
• Post process=Low (disable DOF)
  
• Shadow=Max
  
• Texture=Max
  
• Effect=Max

NVIDIA Control Panel:

• Low Latency Mode = Ultra
  
• Max Frame Rate = 60 fps
  
• Vertical sync = Fast

Hardware: i7-280 2.8GHz with GeForce GT 1030

In game:

• VSync OFF
  
• Scaling=71
  
• Antialias=Low
  
• Post process=Low (disable DOF)
  
• Shadow=Middle
  
• Texture=Middle
  
• Effect=Middle

NVIDIA Control Panel:

• Low Latency Mode = Ultra
  
• Max Frame Rate = OFF
  
• Vertical sync = Same as 3D app

Note: When Max Frame Rate has not set, it has some slow motion effect even FTP counter was showing 60 fps flat.

* Back up current save data first
Following is each step to test

* Connect single monitor (1080p 60Hz), single wired controller
* Uninstall and reinstall game
* Remove save game data for resetting purpose


* Check Crash Log
C:\Users\{user_name}\AppData\Local\SoulcaliburVI\Saved\Crashes\_0000
* Check Event Viewer
See below
* Check other known solutions below
If you are not comfortable to do or the solution means, better not try by yourself.
* Contact Bandai Namco for support help
https://support.bandainamcoent.com/

It's good to check Windows Event Viewer to see any related crash log.

1. Search bar: Event Viewer
2. Event Viewer: Windows Logs


It could be missing or wrong version of "Microsoft Visual C++ 2015"

Tekken 7 has similar issue and pops up error dialog.

Soulcalibur 6 does not show error dialog and just quit without any info.

Uninstall "Microsoft Visual Studio C++ 2015" and reinstall from Microsoft site for both 32bit and 64bit version.

Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable for Visual Studio 2015, 2017 and 2019
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/2977003/the-latest-supported-visual-c-downloads

or

Microsoft Visual C++ 2015 Redistributable Update 3
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=53587

Note: 2015-2019 bundle seems to have wider compatibility.

Possible cause:
The runtime may get uninstalled or updated by other application.

A case reported in forum and VC++ 2008 Redistributable was missing.

https://gtm.steamproxy.vip/app/544750/discussions/0/3113648183779032135/

If above does not solve issue, I think better to check VC++ 2008 Redistributable as well.

A case reported in forum and driver letter was mismatched.

https://gtm.steamproxy.vip/app/544750/discussions/0/3084376689315442623/


A case reported in forum and external SSD has issue. After moved game files to internal SSD, issue has resolved.

https://gtm.steamproxy.vip/app/544750/discussions/0/4031346570754404943/


It corrupted save data.

1) Back up save data first
2) Remove save data
3) Test with new game data
4) (Optional) Try to find more what is wrong on original save data. Could be a downloaded custom character. You may be able to remove by some of save editor tool.

Ref.
https://gtm.steamproxy.vip/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2186983802


Update graphics card driver and make sure to DirectX driver has installed.


Make sure "Windows Management Instrumentation" service is running.
If it is not running this service, it cause duplicate input.

Back up (important) and remove following file or remove device entries:
%LOCALAPPDATA%\SoulcaliburVI\Saved\Config\WindowsNoEditor\Input.ini
When game launch with XInput device and Steam Input is disabled, new file (Input.ini) will be created with empty contents.
If this file has wrong settings, it could cause duplicated input.


it has rotated (?) button key assignment.

Device A button acts X button
Device B button acts A button
Device X button acts Y button
Device Y button acts B button

I think it is a bug from Steam Client.
Solution is assign button in SC6.


Possibly network router issue.
Verizon Fios router has reported issue.

ref. https://gtm.steamproxy.vip/app/544750/discussions/0/3017941618729507705/

1) Replace to 3rd party router
2) Set port forwarding (not sure if this part is necessary)


Created character can be used at Arcade and Training etc.

As I contacted customer support when it happened on my account, they stated corrupted save data and no help. But actually following steps recovered.

1) Back up save data (just in case, but don't forget)
2) Uninstall SoulCalibur 6
3) Reinstall SoulCalibur 6


Options: Graphic setting is grayed out for higher resolutions.

(Forum case: I personally did not experienced this issue)

Ref. Resolution locked at 720P
https://gtm.steamproxy.vip/app/544750/discussions/0/3135045355781490214/
and message from @ Sown-Laughter


1) Locate local game folder and SoulCalibur.exe.
C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\SoulcaliburVI\SoulcaliburVI\Binaries\Win64\SoulcaliburVI.exe
2) Right click to open properties.
3) Properties: Compatibility Tab > Change high DPI settings > High DPI scaling override > Make sure Check ON "Override high DPI scaling behavior Scaling per performed by " "Application"





It could be caused by Windows setting of "Ransomware protection".

Controlled folder access needs to be off for some of the program.

Setting is under Windows Security and can be found by search bar.




It could be caused by Nvidia's WhisperMode and should be disabled for this game.

So check the game's setting in Nvidia Control panel.

https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/geforce/technologies/whisper-mode/

Ref.
https://gtm.steamproxy.vip/app/544750/discussions/0/2577696996220009109/


You can check keyboard capabilities at following site.
https://www.mechanical-keyboard.org/key-rollover-test/

26 is considered N-key roll over (probably the tool limitation as 26 is max)
6 keys are common for non gaming keyboard for cheap gaming keyboard may be.

6 keys is very questionable for SC6, but it might be OK for most of the case.
Less than 6 keys are probably not suitable by missing input.

It's better to check Task Manager to see what is CPU load when no application is running.
Preferred to be less than 2% of CPU load.

Note: Following setting is my personal settings. It may not work for you. Take your responsibility to change your settings. Better to take screenshot before you change, so you can go back when it is not working.


Ref. Setting up the perfect Windows 10 Installation | Faster, Lighter, and Functional
Chris Titus Tech - Apr 6, 2019
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nVy4GAtkh7Q

Windows Update Blocker:
https://www.sordum.org/downloads/?st-windows-update-blocker

Windows 10 Debloater:
https://github.com/Sycnex/Windows10Debloater

https://windowsreport.com/desktop-window-manager-high-gpu/
https://allthings.how/9-ways-to-fix-desktop-window-manager-high-gpu-usage/


Following service may be better disable (with your own risk)

Permanently Disabling Windows Compatibility Telemetry
https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_10-performance/permanently-disabling-windows-compatibility/6bf71583-81b0-4a74-ae2e-8fd73305aad1

From above page:

• Click Start, type Task Scheduler, and then press Enter.
  
• On the TaskScheduler window, go to this path: Task Scheduler Library\Microsoft\Windows\Application Experience.
  
• On the Application Experience folder, look for Microsoft Compatibility Appraiser.
  
• Right-click on it, select Disable, and then confirm to complete the process.
  
• Once you’re done, you may check if the issue persists.

Close all other apps especially browsers.
Steam Client is required to be running.

Both browser has default setting that keep running even after quit application.
It's better to disable the setting.

chrome://settings/?search=running+background

edge://settings/?search=running+background

It's better to disconnect unrelated USB devices for the game.
More device would cause more interruptions and difficult to troubleshoot.

It would cause lag when it got enabled or disabled by even power settings.
If you don't use, I'd suggest to disable all unused devices.

1) Search "Sound Setttings" in search bar.
2) Related Settings > Sound Control Panel


Disable all unused background apps. Better to check each app if you use or not.
In my case, I have disabled all background apps.



Disable all unused notifications apps. Better to check each app if you use or not.
In my case, I have disabled all notifications.



Disable all unused Startup apps. Better to check each app if you use or not.
In my case, I kept followings only:
* HD Audio Background Process
* Realtek HD Audio Manager



Disable all unused Task Scheduler tasks. Better to check each app if you use or not.
In my case, I disabled all root level tasks (root level of Task Scheduler Library).
ex) Google Update, Microsoft Edge Update, Nvidia driver update, OneDrive, etc.


Note: If your system is outdated, it can be more risks on virus infection.

Opt 1: (not work always)
Windows Update > Advanced options > Pause until most future date



Opt 2: Windows Updater Blocker (more stable than Opt 1)
https://www.sordum.org/downloads/?st-windows-update-blocker

If this WUB enabled long time, it may cause laggy issue. Then it would be better to enable Windows Update and update all pending Windows Update at once. After that, it would be OK to disable Windows Update from WUB setting.

Controller Type-A is designed for game pad

Controller Type-B is designed for arcade stick

Thumb: A button -> Guard
Index finger: X button -> A (horizontal attack)
Middle finger: Y button -> B (vertical attack)
Ring finger: RB button -> K (kick)

You can customize as you like, but I think above 4 finger setting is very easy to use. So it might be better to keep these 4 fingers and customized other buttons.

If you try some troubleshooting, but still does not work.
It's better to ask Bandai Namco support.

https://support.bandainamcoent.com/
Note: you need to make an account to use the support.

It's beyond basic, but mods are available.
I'd suggest back up save data first and avoid online for cheat tools.

Usual PAK file installment will be following folder:
C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\SoulcaliburVI\SoulcaliburVI\Content\Paks\~mods
(You need to create "~mods" folder)

* Nexus mods
https://www.nexusmods.com/soulcaliburvi
(Search by popular)

* Unreal Unlocker
https://framedsc.github.io/GeneralGuides/universal_ue4_consoleunlocker.htm

* uModder: SoulCaliburVI
https://www.umodder.com/search?type=10203
(Setsuka's Rope is here)

* Deviant Art: StreetModders: SC6
https://www.deviantart.com/streetmodders/gallery/67500940/soul-calibur-vi-mods

* patreon: Pervy Sage: SC6: Public Folder
https://www.patreon.com/posts/scvi-public-59811181

49th achievement supposed to be unlocked when 48th achievement unlocked.

But if your save data has restored at some point, the save data does not have complete achievement.

So you'll need to re-done the missing achievement.

Check items: Not need re-done:

• MISSION: Libra of Souls: Make sure 100 weapons for True Edge Master
  
• Soul Chronicle: Complete the main story for Creating History
  
• Soul Chronicle: Check all base characters (not DLC char) have unlocked for A Transcendent Tale

Check items: Not need to check each as covered by above check list:

• A Chosen Warrior
  
• Their Names Shall Live On
  
• The Stirrings of a Soul
  
• Edge Master (covered by True Edge Master)
  
• The Astral Fissures Beckon
  
• The War for the World Begins
  
• Entrusted with a Mission
  
• Unleashing the True Sword
  
• Farewell to a Bleak Winter
  
• Warrior's Respite

Check items: You may need to re-done:

• The Power of Partnerships: Use a mercenary in Libra of Soul.
  
• Never Fight on an Empty Stomach: Eat some food in Libra of Soul.
  
• Dive into the Fray: Complete one secondary mission in Libra of Soul.
  
• No Misfortune Too Difficult: Complete 10 secondary missions in Libra of Soul.
  
• And all other achivement

If you use 2B, Wave is pretty easy.
Up and A+B (hold).
That's for opponent.

Your own created character:
SoulCharge + A + B + K (Hold) can do.
Back + A + B + K (Hold)


Q: You can check with tree command. Following is working folder/files.

C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\SoulcaliburVI>tree /a /f
Folder PATH listing for volume Windows

C:.
+---Engine
| +---Binaries
| | \---ThirdParty
| | +---NVIDIA
| | | \---NVaftermath
| | | \---Win64
| | | GFSDK_Aftermath_Lib.dll
| | |
| | +---Oculus
| | | \---OVRPlugin
| | | \---OVRPlugin
| | | \---Win64
| | | OVRPlugin.dll
| | |
| | +---Ogg
| | | \---Win64
| | | \---VS2015
| | | libogg_64.dll
| | |
| | +---PhysX
| | | \---Win64
| | | \---VS2015
| | | ApexFramework_x64.dll
| | | APEX_Clothing_x64.dll
| | | APEX_Destructible_x64.dll
| | | APEX_Legacy_x64.dll
| | | NvCloth_x64.dll
| | | PhysX3Common_x64.dll
| | | PhysX3Cooking_x64.dll
| | | PhysX3_x64.dll
| | | PxFoundation_x64.dll
| | | PxPvdSDK_x64.dll
| | |
| | +---Steamworks
| | | \---Steamv139
| | | \---Win64
| | | steam_api64.dll
| | |
| | +---Vorbis
| | | \---Win64
| | | \---VS2015
| | | libvorbisfile_64.dll
| | | libvorbis_64.dll
| | |
| | \---Windows
| | \---DirectX
| | \---x64
| | WinPixEventRuntime.dll
| |
| +---Config
| | controller.vdf
| |
| \---Plugins
| \---Runtime
| \---Nvidia
| \---Ansel
| \---Binaries
| \---ThirdParty
| AnselSDK64.dll
|
\---SoulcaliburVI
+---Binaries
| \---Win64
| SoulcaliburVI.exe
|
\---Content
+---Movies
| SC_20th_overseas_1080p.mp4
| ST_001.mp4
| TITLE_HEAD.mp4
| TITLE_LOOP.mp4
|
+---Paks
| pakchunk0-WindowsNoEditor.pak
| pakchunk1-WindowsNoEditor.pak
| pakchunk99-WindowsNoEditor.pak
|
\---Splash
Splash.bmp

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