SEGA is working on a new Virtua Fighter game, but it's not specifically confirmed for PS5 at this time. Justin Scarpone, SEGA's global head of transmedia, recently revealed in an interview with VGC that a new Virtua Fighter game is in development. This announcement comes as part of SEGA's initiative to revive several of its classic franchises.
The new Virtua Fighter game is being developed alongside other legacy titles such as Crazy Taxi, Jet Set Radio, Streets of Rage, and Shinobi. While specific details about the game, including its platforms, have not been officially announced, this marks the first mainline Virtua Fighter development in over 18 years, with Virtua Fighter 5 being the last major release in 2006.
Rumors and speculation suggest that this new entry might be a reboot of the series, potentially focusing more on esports and online play, with features like crossplay and rollback netcode. However, these details are not officially confirmed and should be taken as speculation for now.
The fighting game community is excited about this news, as Virtua Fighter has long been considered one of the most technically deep and respected fighting game series. While we don't have a release date or confirmed platforms yet, the announcement itself is significant for fans of the franchise.
It's worth noting that this development is part of a larger initiative by SEGA to bring back several of its classic IPs. The company had previously announced revivals for other franchises at The Game Awards 2023.
As more information becomes available about the new Virtua Fighter game, including its official title, release date, and platforms, it will likely be shared through official SEGA channels or at major gaming events.
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