Overview
- Sega announced a new installment in the Virtua Fighter series, tentatively titled 'New Virtua Fighter Project,' at The Game Awards 2024.
- This marks the first mainline entry in the Virtua Fighter franchise since Virtua Fighter 5 debuted in 2006.
- The game is being developed by Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio, known for its work on the Yakuza series, and will be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
- A dedicated 'Virtua Fighter Direct' presentation is scheduled for December 13, 2024, to reveal more details about the game and its features.
- Virtua Fighter 6 is part of Sega's broader strategy to revive dormant franchises, alongside new projects for Crazy Taxi, Jet Set Radio, and others.