Today, the iconic Virtua Fighter makes a return, with Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O now being available on Steam. The game also has a 20% discount on Steam right now to celebrate the release of the title. Shortly after this game was announced, a new Virtua Fighter was also announced. For Virtua Fighter, this is the first time it’s come to PC and it makes it pretty groundbreaking for those who have been eager to play it on PC and have never had the opportunity to do so until now. If you want to buy the standard edition of the game, you can get it for $15.99 on Steam right now.
Along with the release of the game comes the official launch trailer, which you can watch below.
Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O is based on Virtua Fighter 5 Ultimate Showdown and will feature rollback netcode and new balance adjustments to the game for the first time in over 13 years. This is to provide a smoother experience for those who want to get stuck into the fighting action. Additionally, the game now has support of up to 60fps/4k resolution, so players get the highest fidelity while working to become the best fighter in the world.
For those who want a premium experience, you can also purchase the 30th Anniversary Edition for Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O on Steam, which also has a 20% discount right now. It includes the following items:
- 30th Anniversary Soundtrack Collection, including more than 200 unreleased tracks
- Exclusive Artbook containing sketches and art from the original game’s pre-production
- 30th Anniversary Swimsuit Costume Set with beachwear for all characters
- DLC Legendary Pack, including customization items, stages, character models and background music from the original Virtua Fighter
- Yakuza Series Collaboration Pack with character costumes, background music, and stamps from the Yakuza series
- 30th Anniversary in-game Rank Titles
- 30th Anniversary Wallpaper set
In addition to the release of Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O on PC, it was announced during the most recent VF Direct that fans of the franchise will also get to look forward to the Virtua Fighter Open Championship, which is a global tournament that utilizes the steam version of the game. While it doesn’t have a specific date yet, it’s set to be held during spring this year. Those who win the regional qualifiers will go on to face off at the Grand Final Tournament. There isn’t more information on this just yet, but more details about this particular competition will be released soon.
Will you be picking up Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O?
