The Return of a Legend: Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. Hits Consoles with Long-Awaited Features
Get ready to put your virtual gloves back on: Virtua Fighter is back and ready to rumble across all platforms! With Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O., SEGA is reviving a legendary fighting franchise, now enhanced with cross-play and silky-smooth rollback netcode.
Some announcements send shivers down the spines of longtime gamers—and the one made this past weekend during the Virtua Fighter Direct Spring 2025 is definitely one of them. Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O., previously exclusive to PC via Steam, is now heading to modern consoles: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and the Switch 2. The king of 3D fighting isn’t stepping out of the ring just yet.
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A Comeback with Firepower
Since its debut in 1993, the Virtua Fighter series has been a pioneer in 3D fighting games. While the franchise may have faded from the spotlight in recent years, it has always remained close to fans’ hearts. Originally released in 2006, Virtua Fighter 5 continues to evolve through enhanced editions—the latest, R.E.V.O., signaling a real rebirth.
JUST ANNOUNCED! "Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O." is coming to PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch 2!
— VIRTUA FIGHTER (@VF_SEGA) May 11, 2025
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With the game’s upcoming console launch, SEGA clearly intends to put the series back in the spotlight—and they’re not doing it halfway.
Cross-Play and Rollback: The Keys to a Revival
This isn’t just a simple port. Veteran producer Seiji Aoki has reassured players: this version is built to deliver a smooth, modern multiplayer experience, featuring:
- Full cross-play across all platforms
- A proven rollback netcode, already praised by the PC community
- New, exclusive content to be revealed in upcoming announcements
With these additions, VF5 R.E.V.O. is stepping into the ring alongside today’s top-tier fighting games, where seamless online play is now non-negotiable for competitive play.
No Official Release Date Yet
There’s no confirmed launch date just yet, but fans across all platforms already have reason to celebrate. This new chapter of Virtua Fighter isn’t just a nostalgic throwback—it’s a true return to the arena, promising that same technical, fast-paced, and precise gameplay that made the series legendary.
So whether you’re a seasoned dojo veteran or a rookie looking for a challenge, stay tuned: Virtua Fighter is more alive than ever, ready to shake up a whole new generation of fighters and consoles alike.
