Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. launched solely on PC earlier this 12 months, providing the definitive method to expertise probably the most revered entry within the iconic 3D preventing sport sequence. Now, throughout their devoted direct, SEGA has confirmed that console gamers will lastly get the identical model quickly.
Not solely is Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. coming to consoles, however SEGA has additionally introduced the primary open match, that includes a grand prize of $100,000. To say Virtua Fighter is again could be an understatement.
VIRTUA FIGHTER Open Championship
The VIRTUA FIGHTER Open Championship kicks off on Could 23, 2025, at Combo Breaker 2025 in Chicago with its first preliminary spherical. Extra rounds will comply with in Europe, Japan, and Asia (excluding Japan). Gamers who win these preliminaries will earn a spot within the Grand Ultimate Match, the place the winner will take dwelling $100,000.
You’ll be able to study extra concerning the particular person preliminary tournaments, together with their venues and schedule, within the devoted part of the Virtua Fighter official web site. Based on the positioning, 10 gamers will compete within the grand finals, with two of them qualifying throughout EVO 2025 in Las Vegas.
Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. Consoles Launch
Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. is coming to PS5, Xbox Collection S|X, and the Nintendo Swap 2. A launch date hasn’t been introduced simply but, however I’m anticipating it to launch later this 12 months. The console launch has full rollback netcode and crossplay help, which ought to assist carry the numbers up for the PC launch as nicely.
Through the direct, we additionally obtained our first have a look at Wolf Hawkfield within the upcoming Virtua Fighter mission. RGG has carried out an amazing job of sustaining the sequence’ signature realism whereas respecting every character’s distinct martial arts identification.
It appeared for some time that solely Tekken was the final remaining 3D fighter available on the market, and sequence like Virtua Fighter, Lifeless or Alive, and Soul Calibur had slowly pale into obscurity, nevertheless it’s good to see SEGA put the effort and time into reviving their franchise that guarantees grounded fight and a deal with martial arts over flashy strikes and anime finishers.
An energetic match scene signifies that high gamers from different preventing video games will even give Virtua Fighter a good shot, and I hope to see a resurgence in its recognition with the multiplatform launch of Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. and the upcoming Virtua Fighter mission.
