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Sega has announced that the classic fighting game series Virtua Fighter will be coming to Steam for the first time with Virtua Fighter 5 REVO, a remaster of the 2006 console battler.
Described as “The Ultimate Edition of this legendary game”, REVO. features completely upgraded 4k graphics, multiple gameplay modes such as Arcade or Ranked Matches, improved network support for multiplayer matches, and allows users to create their own custom online tournaments or leagues with up to 16 invited players.
The extremely high-energy trailer shows off each of the game’s 19 playable characters, including some absolutely iconic fighting game names like Wolf Hawkfield, Jeffry McWild, and Brad Burns. Of course, fan-favorite fighters like Jacky Bryant and Sarah Bryant are also included.
When will Virtua Fighter 5 REVO be released on Steam?
In their official post on X, Sega did not give a specific release date for the game, stating only that it would be launching “this winter” on Steam.
It’s currently listed as “Coming soon” on the virtual storefront. It is also unconfirmed whether REVO will be optimized for Steam Deck play.
Earlier this month, Sega announced the removal of multiple classic console ports from Steam, including Virtua Fighter 2, amidst speculation that they would be turning their attention to remakes and remasters.
Fans of the series are, to put it mildly, excited. After the pumped-up trailer, the social media response has been one of high-energy excitement.
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“LET’SGOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO” said one X user, with another chiming in “Finally! Virtua Fighter!!!!”
Still, more fans are holding out hope for a mainline Virtua Fighter sequel. “I know that one of Sega’s PR reps mentioned a new Virtua Fighter game was in development, so it was only a matter of time until we finally got a PC port of 5. It’s only been 18 years, but I guess you can’t rush perfection. Hopefully, if this sells well, Sega will greenlight a Virtua Fighter 6,” said one user on Reddit.
“On one hand, we finally have Rollback Netcode. On the other hand, VF5 IS ALMOST 20 YEARS OLD. I love VF5, don’t get me wrong. I LOVE it, I love this entire series. However, we have to move on at some point. We practically missed BOTH fighting game renaissance,” lamented a YouTube commenter.
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