Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. World Stage Preview – Legendary 3D Fighter Returns 2025
[Preview] Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. World Stage – Legendary 3D Arcade Fighter Returns
After two decades, Virtua Fighter 5 continues to define 3D fighting games in Japan. The latest iteration, R.E.V.O. World Stage, was showcased at Tokyo Game Show 2025, giving fans a chance to experience a refined, next-gen version developed with RGG Studio.
The demo featured Arcade mode, preserving the Ultimate 2021 UI, but now running 60FPS with 4K visuals optimized for next-gen consoles. While core mechanics remain faithful to Virtua Fighter 5, all characters received updated movesets and a major balance overhaul, incorporating combos from older entries for fresh strategies.
The full game will introduce World Stage mode, reminiscent of Quest mode from Virtua Fighter 4 Evolution, allowing players to climb virtual arcade rankings and earn cosmetic items for character customization.
Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. World Stage continues the ring-based 3D fighting tradition with 19 diverse fighters, the iconic Dural boss, and modern enhancements like Clash System and Forward Dash on angles. Available on PS5, Xbox Series X|S on October 30, with Nintendo Switch 2 coming later. PC Steam players will receive the World Stage update simultaneously, featuring cross-play with rollback netcode, enhanced graphics, and new single-player content.
About Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. World Stage
The 3D fighting game features large, ring-based and online settings, as well as new systems like the Clash System and Forward Dash at an oblique angle, featuring up to 19 fighters with different martial arts but based on real-world martial arts, as well as Dural Boss Switch, which will be released on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S on October 30, as well as the Nintendo Switch 2 in the future.
Existing players on PC Steam will also receive an update to the World Stage version on the same day, which comes with a major rebalancing adjustment. Adding improved graphics support and framerates from RGG Studio’s workmanship to bring all characters to life with high-quality models. Supports cross-play via Rollback Netcode for high stability, as well as Single Player content and many cosmetic unlockable items.
