Virtua Fighter 5: Updated Arcade Classic Hits Steam

Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. is coming to Steam this winter. Read on to learn more about this upcoming remaster of the Virtua Fighter 5 game.

Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. Releases on Steam this WinterVirtua Fighter Series' First Steam Debut

SEGA is bringing the immensely popular Virtua Fighter series to Steam for the first time with Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. This forthcoming remaster is the fifth main installment of the 18-year-old game, Virtua Fighter 5. The precise release date remains unannounced, but SEGA hinted at a winter launch.

Despite releasing many versions, SEGA calls Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O "the definitive remaster of the classic 3D fighter." The game features rollback netcode, guaranteeing smooth online matches even on less-than-ideal connections. It also boasts 4K graphics, updated high-resolution textures, and a boosted 60 fps framerate, resulting in a remarkably smooth and visually appealing experience.

Players can select from classic modes such as Ranked Match, Arcade, Training, and Versus. The developers also incorporated two new modes. The first enables creation of "custom online tournaments and leagues with up to 16 players," while the Spectator Mode lets them observe other players and learn useful moves or new strategies to overcome their opponents.

Audience reaction to Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O’s YouTube trailer is quite favorable, despite it being the fifth installment of the game. One fan stated, "Am I going to buy another copy of Virtua Fighter 5? You bet." Others are also pleased that the game is launching on PC. However, some fans continue to request VF6. "Once the world is a radioactive wasteland with no internet after WW3, Sega will finally release VF6," a fan commented.

Previously Anticipated As Virtua Fighter 6

Initially hinted earlier this month via an interview with VGC, many fans anticipated that SEGA is developing Virtua Fighter 6. In the same interview, Justin Scarpone, SEGA’s global head of transmedia, mentioned that "we have a suite of titles in development right now that fall into that legacy category, which we announced last year at The Game Awards; Crazy Taxi, Jet Set Radio, Streets of Rage, Shinobi, and we have another Virtua Fighter being developed."

However, this anticipation was dispelled as Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O was posted on Steam on November 22 with upgraded visuals, new modes, and the integration of rollback netcode.

The Return of the Classic Fighting Game

Virtua Fighter 5 launched on SEGA Lindbergh arcade systems in July 2006, later arriving on PS3 and Xbox 360 in 2007. J6, or Judgement 6, invited top fighters globally to the Fifth World Fighting Tournament. The initial game featured 17 fighters; subsequent releases, including Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O, boast 19 playable characters.

Following its debut, Virtua Fighter 5 received updates and remakes to enhance the original and expand its reach. These include:

⚫︎ Virtua Fighter 5 R (2008)
⚫︎ Virtua Fighter 5 Final Showdown (2010)
⚫︎ Virtua Fighter 5 Ultimate Showdown (2021)
⚫︎ Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O (2024)

Sporting enhanced graphics and modern features, Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O remains thrilling news for VF enthusiasts.