Following its notable debut on PC earlier this year, Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. is scheduled to launch on consoles. During the Virtua Fighter Direct 2025 Spring event, the Japanese publisher, in collaboration with Ryu Ga Gotoku studio, officially revealed that the game would be released on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Switch 2. This move represents a natural yet strategic expansion aimed at repositioning one of the foundational titles in 3D versus fighting games after a two-decade hiatus. As of now, no release date has been disclosed; however, the announcement was accompanied by a personal statement from Seiji Aoki, the long-standing producer of the franchise, who acknowledged fan expectations. “I know you’ve been waiting for it for a long time,” he said, before noting that the team had taken into account numerous requests for cross-platform ports, especially through the game’s official Discord server.
A competitive scene in mind: One of the strongest arguments for this new version lies in its technical aspect: Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. will feature a rollback netcode on all platforms to ensure smoother and more competitive online matches, as was already the case on PC. Even better, cross-play has been confirmed across all platforms, placing the title squarely within modern standards of versus fighting games, similar to Street Fighter 6 or Guilty Gear Strive. SEGA also promises that this console release won’t be a simple port but an enriched version with additional content to be revealed later. This approach aims not only to capitalize on nostalgia but also to reposition Virtua Fighter within an active dynamic, part of the esports scene that continues to captivate.
SEGA continues its initiative started in 2021 with the release of Virtua Fighter 5: Ultimate Showdown through Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. Developed by Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio, known for the Yakuza/Like a Dragon series, this game receives special attention to aesthetics: it features the Dragon Engine motor, modernized animations, and an artistic direction that respects the visual DNA of the franchise. It was thought the series had been relegated to the “forgotten legend” category, but Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. demonstrates SEGA’s continued belief in the relevance of its historic franchise.
