Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. launches January 28, 2025, open beta test now available

As a seasoned gamer who has been around since the 90s, I can hardly contain my excitement for Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O., especially after witnessing its evolution from the original game to Ultimate Showdown and now this magnificent reboot. The nostalgia is palpable with the inclusion of classic SEGA hardware as in-game customization items, reminding me of late nights spent on my Mega Drive and Dreamcast.

On January 28, 2025, the PC edition of “Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O.” will debut on Steam, priced at $19.99. Sega and Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio have made this announcement. Pre-orders are currently being accepted at a reduced price of 20% off. An open beta test runs until December 17. The updated version 2.0 for the PlayStation 4’s “Virtua Fighter 5: Ultimate Showdown” is accessible now as well.

Get the latest details below.

Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. Special Editions and Pre-Order Bonuses

The “Sega Hardware Customization Item 3-Piece Set” comes with pre-order perks, offering iconic Sega hardware as customizable in-game elements for your character. The set comprises the “Genesis” (also known as Mega Drive outside of North America), “Saturn,” and “Dreamcast”. You can attach these items on the backs of all 19 characters you control from the Customization menu.

Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. 30th Anniversary Edition

The special 30th Anniversary version of Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. honors three decades of the groundbreaking 3D fighting game, Virtua Fighter. This special edition offers unique items like a 30th anniversary swimsuit costume, a compilation of setting documents, and a game soundtrack.

Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. base game
Virtua Fighter 30th Anniversary Swimsuit Costume Set
Virtua Fighter 30th Anniversary Anniversary Sound Collection
Virtua Fighter 30th anniversary collection of secret setting documentation
Downloadable content “Legendary Pack” and “Ryu Ga Gotoku Series Collaboration Pack”
Anniversary Edition Special Title
Virtua Fighter 30th Anniversary and Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. Wallpaper Set

Open Beta Dates

Starts: Friday, December 13, 2024
Ends: Tuesday, December 16, 2024

Global Tournament “Virtua Fighter Open Championship” in Spring 2025

The Global Virtua Fighter Open Championship is set for spring 2025, featuring the Steam edition of Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. This tournament will see participants from around the world compete against each other. Regional qualifiers will determine the finalists who’ll battle it out in the “Grand Final Tournament” to crown the world’s top Virtua Fighter contender. Further details will be shared soon.

Virtua Fighter 5 Ultimate Showdown Ver. 2.0 update for PlayStation 4: Available Now!

The latest update, Version 2.0, for the PlayStation 4 adaptation of Virtua Fighter 5 Ultimate Showdown has been released and is ready to download!

Watch a new set of trailers below.