Virtua Fighter gets first PC release in 27 years

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Important takeaways

  • Virtua Fighter 5 REVO comes to Steam after 27 years, with big improvements.
  • The series started in 1993, influenced fighting games, but is not as popular as others.
  • REVO version offers optimal PC experience, smooth online gaming, 60 FPS, 4K support.



Sega and Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio have announced Virtua Fighter 5 REVO coming to Steam, making it the first Virtua Fighter game that will be released on PC in almost 27 years. The release of REVO also marks the first time that Virtua Fighter 5 will be released on PC after its initial arcade launch back in 2006. This version of Virtua Fighter 5 will have a large number of improvements compared to previous releases on consoles.

Sega's Virtua Fighter the series started back in 1993 for arcade games, with the first title being one of the most influential fighting games of all time. The series pushed the boundaries with its 3D graphics and technology, which many found to be ahead of its time. Despite its influence, Virtua Fighter is not as popular compared to the likes of Capcom Street Fighter or Bandai Namco Tekkenwith its last mainline release being the aforementioned Virtua Fighter 5. Since Sega has recently revisited some of its classic IPs such as Golden axe and Shinobimany fighting game fans thought so Virtua Fighter deserved a similar revival. Sega has announced that the series will be making a big comeback on PC this winter, starting with Virtua Fighter 5 REVO.


Sega's recently announced Classic Series Revival is nearly 20 years in the making

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Sega's recently announced Classic Series Revival is nearly 20 years in the making

A new Virtua Fighter has finally been officially confirmed, and fans are overjoyed after spending nearly twenty years with their last major installment.

Virtua Fighter 5 REVO is an improved remaster of the original Virtua Fighter 5with this port based on the 2021s Virtua Fighter 5 Ultimate Showdown. The REVO version aims to give fighting game players the most optimal experience on PC, such as netcode recovery for a smooth online experience, 60 FPS and 4K resolution support. There will also be a number of balance tweaks coming to this version. Although a release date has not been announced yet, Sega is confirming it Virtua Fighter 5 REVO will launch on Steam this winter.


When will Virtua Fighter 5 REVO be released on Steam?

The last one Virtua Fighter games to release on PC var Virtua Fighter 2.1 back in 1997. The original Virtua Fighter 5 first released in 2006 for arcade games, before launching on the PlayStation 3 in 2007. An updated version of Virtua Fighter 5 subtitled Final Showdown was released in the 2010s for Xbox and PS3, before the game received a complete remake with Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio's Dragon Engine, exclusively released on PS4. Very Virtua Fighter 5 Ultimate Showdowns changes and features will be retained for REVOsuch as character customization and costumes.


When fans heard that Sega was announcing a new Virtua Fighter earlier in November, many hoped it could be a brand new mainline game instead of a port. At least some were happy about it Virtua Fighter 5 is finally coming to PC 18 years after its initial release, giving gamers a chance to try out Sega's classic fighting game if they haven't already.

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