Virtua Fighter 5: REV 2 Remaster 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 in the form of Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. This forthcoming remaster is the fifth major iteration of the 18-year-old game, Virtua Fighter 5. The precise release date was not yet disclosed, but SEGA hinted that it will launch this winter.

Despite releasing numerous versions of this game, SEGA described Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O as "the definitive remaster of the classic 3D fighter." The game promises rollback netcode support, ensuring smooth online play even with a suboptimal internet connection. The game also supports 4K graphics, showcases enhanced high-resolution textures, and increases its framerate to 60 fps, making the game as fluid and beautiful as ever.

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 skillful maneuvers or new strategies to overcome their adversaries.

Audience reception of 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 damn right." 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 collection 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 the SEGA Lindbergh arcade system 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 original game featured 17 fighters; subsequent versions, including Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O, boast 19 playable characters.

Following its debut, Virtua Fighter 5 received updates and remasters enhancing the original and expanding 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 visuals and modern features, Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O remains thrilling news for VF enthusiasts.