Virtua Fighter: Sega Reveals In-Engine Concept Video

By Daniel Gaming News
7 January 2025 no comments

Virtua Fighter has a new in-engine video from CES 2025 after it was recently announced at The Game Awards 2024. The pre-rendered trailer gives fans a first look at the game’s graphics when it releases at a later date.

Virtua Fighter is back after nearly 20 years. Sega has revealed an in-engine trailer, giving fans a first look at the upcoming fighter. The 35-second video does not show gameplay but is a “pre-development concept video,” showcasing the game’s potential.

Sega first announced the upcoming Virtua Fighter game at The Game Awards 2024, making it the first new entry in the franchise since Virtua Fighter 5 in 2006. The game does not have a release date or platform details.

Evolution of the Virtua Fighter Series

The first Virtua Fighter was released in 1993 in arcades and was the first “widespread 3D fighting game.” Beginning a new era for the fighting genre, the game revolutionized fighters with its three-button system, eight-way control scheme, and realistic movement.

Virtua Fighter’s last main entry was Virtua Fighter 5 in 2006, it was most recently remastered as Virtua Fighter 5: Ultimate Showdown for PS4 in 2021, with another enhanced version, Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. scheduled to hit Steam on January 27, 2025.

Anticipation for the New Virtua Fighter Project

Developed by Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio, the team behind Like a Dragon and the Yakuza series, the upcoming Virtua Fighter is looing to bring a fresh perspective to the franchise. Although details a light, the latest in-engine look gives us a visual glimpse into the future of the iconic fighting game series.

We still don’t have an exact release date or know what platforms it will come to, but fans are looking forward to a new Virtua Fighter.

Conclusion

Sega’s reveal of the in-engine concept video marks a promising step toward revitalizing the Virtua Fighter series. Are you looking forward to a new Virtua Fighting game? Let us know your thoughts on the latest trailer in the comments below.

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