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SEGA Reveals First In-Game Footage of New Virtua Fighter at EVO 2025

The minute-long reveal spotlights core combat mechanics ahead of a detailed presentation at the Tokyo Game Show in September.

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Virtua Fighter's Wolf Hawkfield and Tekken 8's Heihachi Mishima.
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Overview

  • The new title represents the first mainline Virtua Fighter entry in nearly 20 years and is being developed by Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio for PS5 and Xbox Series X/S.
  • The teaser, shown at EVO 2025, features Akira and Sarah Bryant battling in a training stage with fluid animations, a slowdown impact effect and a dodge mechanic.
  • SEGA has not set a launch date but confirmed a full gameplay showcase will take place at the Tokyo Game Show starting September 25.
  • Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. World Stage, an enhanced remaster, is still slated for release on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S on October 30 with Switch 2 support to follow.
  • The revival forms part of SEGA’s broader strategy to reinvigorate dormant franchises and engage both longtime fans and new audiences.