Ezio Auditore, star of Assassin’s Creed II, Brotherhood and the upcoming Revelations, has been confirmed as a playable character in Namco’s upcoming fighter, Soul Calibur V. It’ll be interesting to see how this extremely skilled assassin kicks ass in the next Soul Calibur game.

GTTV has an exclusive trailer for Ezio. Check it out above.

This was revealed via Gamespot. Hitsuhiro Tagu, Soul Calibur V’s producer, feels that Ezio is a perfect fit for his upcoming game.

Soul Calibur V releases early next year for the Xbox 360, PS3 and PC. Stay tuned for more info.

Check out these reveal trailers for Ezio and Dampierre.

The tale of Patroklos Alexandra, son of Sophitia Alexandra, unfolds as his family’s destiny intertwines with the Soul swords. With the series’ revolutionary 8-way run, allowing for true 3D movement during matches, a refined battle system, and stunning graphics, Soul Calibur V will be the top game of 2012 for anyone looking for a knock-down, drag-out fight.