Virtua Fighter 5 REVO Hits Console: Expect More Than a Port

Sega has officially announced Virtua Fighter 5 REVO, confirming its release on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and Switch 2, following its PC debut. This installment is not just a simple port but a remastered version of Virtua Fighter 5 Ultimate Showdown. It brings significant enhancements, including 4K graphics, improved textures, rollback netcode for smoother online play, and new online modes allowing competition with up to 16 players. Sega promises additional content for the console versions, along with cross-play support. This announcement follows the exciting reveal of a brand-new entry in the series, part of Sega's initiative to revisit classic franchises.

Players can look forward to enhanced 4K graphics, high-resolution textures, rollback netcode for optimized online performance, and new online modes accommodating up to 16 competitors.

Virtua Fighter is a legendary fighting game franchise that first launched in 1993. Known for its deep mechanics and iconic characters, it has influenced many other fighting games over the years. Virtua Fighter 5 specifically has had a complicated history, with numerous revisions that have improved its gameplay and graphics, culminating in this latest remaster. This new release showcases Sega's commitment to revitalizing its classic game lineup, including other beloved titles like Crazy Taxi and Jet Set Radio.