Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O.

SEGA Announces Persona 3 Reload Demo, Two Point Museum Pre-Orders, and Virtua Fighter 5 for Switch 2

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Did you catch the latest Nintendo Direct? Sega dropped some great news, and it’s all ports coming the Nintendo Switch 2! (Nintendo won’t escape the port machine alligations)

​First up, a free demo for Persona 3 Reload is available now. You can play through the opening of the game, and your save data carries over to the full version when it launches on October 23, 2025.

​Next, get ready to build your dream exhibits in Two Point Museum. The new management sim from the creators of Two Point Hospital is available for pre-order and will be released on October 28, 2025.

​Finally, the classic fighting game series is back with Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. World Stage. This version includes rollback netcode and cross-play support, and it’s coming to the Nintendo Switch 2 this winter.

​What are you most excited to play? Let us know!

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Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. has “exceeded expectations” in North America; now more popular than VF5 Ultimate Showdown

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Pat yourselves on the back, VF fans in North America. Legacy Virtua Fighter Project Producer Seiji Aoki has found himself pleasantly surprised with the latest version of Virtua Fighter 5’s sales performance in the region so far. He even says it “exceeded expectations” already and that it’s done much better sales-wise than Virtua Fighter 5: Ultimate Showdown had done on PlayStation 4 since its release way back in 2021.

This news comes from an interview with him and New Virtua Fighter Project Producer Riichirou Yamada at Event Hubs. Here’s what Aoki-san had to say exactly about the matter.

“Compared to Virtua Fighter 5: Ultimate Showdown, VF5 R.E.V.O. has been enjoyed by a significantly larger number of players. In particular, its popularity in North America has exceeded our expectations. Moving forward, we plan to implement various initiatives and updates to ensure that even more people around the world can pick up and enjoy the game. Our goal is to continue growing and further developing the VF community.”

If that’s not impressive enough, recall that on Ultimate Showdown’s release, it was given away free to PlayStation Plus subscribers for a while. R.E.V.O. was discounted a couple of times, but never free as of this writing. Still, fans spoke with their wallets and their message was heard loud and clear. Maybe it was the long requested rollback netcode that sweetened the deal? Maybe just the simple fact that a Virtua Fighter game was available officially on PC for the first time since Virtua Fighter 2 28 years ago? Whatever the case may be, we’re not complaining.

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Virtua Fighter Direct Recap – New VF Game Details, VF5 R.E.V.O. Goes Multiplatform with Crossplay, Merch, and More!

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SEGA just dropped a wave of exciting news during today’s Virtua Fighter Direct, and fans of the legendary 3D fighting series have plenty to be hyped about with new character reveals for the New Virtua Fighter Project to multiplatform crossplay support and new merch, here’s everything that was announced.

Virtua Fighter’s iconic Canadian pro-wrestler, Wolf Hawkfield, is officially returning to the ring in the upcoming New Virtua Fighter Project. This marks his first appearance since Virtua Fighter 5, and he’s been given a dramatic visual overhaul, courtesy of the incredibly talented Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio Art Team. SEGA also shared behind-the-scenes insights into the game’s new art direction, offering fans a glimpse at the design philosophy driving the next evolution of Virtua Fighter.

Legacy VF producer Seiji Aoki took the stage to announce that Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. is heading to PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2. What makes the announcement even more exciting is that all platforms will feature full crossplay support and will be implemented across all platforms, ensuring players can challenge each other no matter where they play.

SEGA also unveiled a fresh wave of Virtua Fighter merchandise, including a sick T-shirt lineup featuring series protagonist Akira Yuki and new soundtracks available on Spotify. Additionally, the Virtua Fighter Open Championship was officially announced, with NVIDIA sponsoring the event. Several qualifying tournament venues were revealed, kicking off what promises to be an exciting competitive season for Virtua Fighter players worldwide!

What did you think of today’s Virtua Fighter Direct? Which announcement got you the most hyped? Let us know in the comments below!

 

 

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SEGA Announces Second Virtua Fighter Direct for May 11

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SEGA is set to host the second Virtua Fighter Direct live stream this Sunday, May 11, at 10 AM EDT / 7 AM PST, promising fresh updates on the legendary 3D fighting series.

The first VF Direct, held back in December following The Game Awards, focused on the reveal of Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. (Ultimate Showdown Ver. 2.0) for consoles and PC. That event gave longtime fans a glimpse at the franchise’s next evolution while teasing what’s to come for Virtua Fighter’s future.

Earlier this year, SEGA showcased a brief concept video of the next Virtua Fighter title during Nvidia’s CES 2025 presentation, illustrating the visual leap from the original 1999-era graphics to the capabilities of today’s hardware—further proof that development is well underway.

Hints of a new Virtua Fighter game were first dropped last year when SEGA’s head of transmedia, Justin Scarpone, mentioned it during an interview as part of the company’s broader push to revive its classic franchises.

What would you all like to see in the second Virtua Fighter Direct this weekend? New gameplay, characters, or merchandise? Let us know in the comments below!

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SEGA Announces Virtua Fighter Open Championship

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Today, SEGA has officially announced that the first official “Virtua Fighter Open Championship” tournament is underway which was teased last year during the VF Direct.

Focusing on “Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O.” , tournament qualifiers will be held globally in four regions: North America, Europe, Japan and Asia (excluding Japan).

Players who win their regional qualifiers will earn a spot in the Grand Finals where the winner will take home a grand prize of $100,000! The first qualifer tournament will be held at COMBO BREAKER in Chicago on May 23-25, 2025. In the meantime, check out the official Virtua Fighter discord server and practice with other players before the tournament.

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Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O Now Available on Steam with Launch Discount & New Trailer

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The moment you’ve all been waiting for! Today SEGA of America kicks off the return of the VIRTUA FIGHTER franchise with the release of Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O., available for purchase now on Steam with a special launch discount of 20% off for a limited time (see Steam product page for details). This release marks the first time the franchise has come to the platform.

Based on Virtua Fighter 5 Ultimate Showdown™, Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. features rollback netcode and the first new balance adjustments in over 13 years, giving players the definitive fighting experience. Combined with support of up to 60fps/4K resolution, players can enjoy smoother gameplay in their quest to become the best fighter in the world.

Check out the next section of the article covering details on Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. – 30th Anniversary Edition and Virtua Fighter Open Championship! 

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SEGA Legend Takenobu Mitsuyoshi Returns with ‘Burning Soul’ for Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O.

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With just days to go before the release of Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. on Steam, the official Virtua Fighter YouTube channel has dropped an exciting new video featuring Takenobu Mitsuyoshi, the famous “voice of SEGA.” In the video, Mitsuyoshi introduces “Burning Soul”, the game’s latest opening theme—a English remake of Ai Ha Tsuienai from Virtua Fighter 5 Final Showdown.

This updated anthem reflects Virtua Fighter’s mission to build a global community by uniting fans worldwide. Mitsuyoshi and his sound team have infused the song with a high-energy rock vibe, featuring powerful guitar riffs and a touch of jazz fusion to give it a fresh and distinctive twist.

Burning Soul is part of the Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. 30th Anniversary Edition Soundtrack Collection, which will also include 220 unreleased tracks spanning the series’ history. Don’t miss your chance to own this celebration of Virtua Fighter’s legacy when Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. launches on Steam on January 28, 2025. Pre-order now to get 20% off for a limited time!

What do you think of Takenobu Mitsuyoshi’s latest work? Let us know in the comments below!

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Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. Announced for Steam; Launching This Winter

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Virtua Fighter players can finally rejoice as SEGA has made surprising announcement that Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O (based on Virtua Fighter 5 Ultimate Showdown) is coming to Steam this winter and will provide players an optimized gaming experience in their quest to become the world’s greatest fighter with new features such as:

  • Rollback Netcode support, gorgeous 4K visuals with updated character models, stages, and cinematics.
  • Custom Combatants: Enter the ring with one of 19 playable characters. Master each of their unique fighting styles and customize them with distinctive costumes and items.
  • The Full Experience: Enjoy the pinnacle of Virtua Fighter as you battle it out across your favorite modes like Rank Match, Arcade, Training, and Versus
  • Crush the Competition: Take on challengers from around the world as you compete with up to 16 players in new online modes including Tournaments and League.

Game balance updates will also be reflected in the existing version of Virtua Fighter 5 Ultimate Showdown on PlayStation 4 as a future update. You can wishlist Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O today on Steam. We will update everyone when more news arrives.

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