{"id":718921,"date":"2026-06-06T11:54:11","date_gmt":"2026-06-06T11:54:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/718921\/"},"modified":"2026-06-06T11:54:11","modified_gmt":"2026-06-06T11:54:11","slug":"virtua-fighter-crossroads-announced-update","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/718921\/","title":{"rendered":"Virtua Fighter Crossroads announced [Update]"},"content":{"rendered":"

Publisher SEGA<\/a> and developer RGG Studio<\/a> have officially announced Virtua Fighter Crossroads<\/a>, previously known as Virtua Fighter New Project. It will launch in 2027. <\/p>\n

Here are the first details, via SEGA:<\/p>\n

A city you\u2019ve never seen. A story you\u2019ve never heard. Earlier today during Summer Game Fest, SEGA and RGG Studio unveiled a bold first look at Virtua Fighter Crossroads, an all-new installment in the Virtua Fighter series set to be released in 2027.<\/p>\n

In the trailer featuring new fighter Cielo, fans got just a taste of the cinematic narrative and intense action that will define RGG Studio\u2019s foray into this unconventional new approach to the fighting game genre, all while retaining the series\u2019 core legacy of pure, realistic combat with simple controls that made it a pillar of the industry.<\/p>\n

A \u201cVirtua Fighter Crossroads Showcase\u201d will be held today at 5:00 p.m. PT \/ 8:00 p.m. ET<\/a> featuring more information.<\/p>\n

Watch the reveal trailer below. View the first screenshots at the gallery<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Reveal Trailer<\/p>\n

English<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

Japanese<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

Screenshots<\/p>\n

Update 8:45 p.m.: SEGA has revealed the following additional information via the Virtua Fighter Crossroads Showcase:<\/p>\n

Virtua Fighter Crossroads breaks from traditional competitive fighting games by delivering a narrative-driven action-adventure where story and combat seamlessly intertwine. Centered on the theme of \u201ccrossroads,\u201d players will experience a high-stakes omnibus narrative through the eyes of four different protagonists, each driven by their own convictions and burdened by their pasts. Along the way, they will be able to explore a living, breathing city filled with activities and choice encounters. Choices made in and out of battle forge alliances, determine consequences, and shape destinies.<\/p>\n

The Next Generation of Virtua Fighter Combat<\/p>\n

Throughout the story, players will experience a variety of intense combat situations, complete with multi-opponent brawls and boss encounters. This distinct mode will live alongside a robust Versus mode experience, featuring a full suite of local and online options. The control scheme also carries forward the streamlined and intuitive design Virtua Fighter is known for, enhancing both tactical depth and visual realism, all while elevating the signature mind games to a whole new level.<\/p>\n

A Gripping Narrative Crafted by Prominent Talent<\/p>\n

A team of acclaimed writers across a range of entertainment and genre backgrounds have come together to work on the story for the game, including:<\/p>\n

World Building Supervisor: David Hayter (X-Men, Watchmen, Wolves)Lead Writer: Brad KaneGhost of Tsushima<\/a> (Writer) \u2013 Winner: Game of the Year, The Game Awards 2020As Dusk Falls<\/a> (Lead Writer) \u2013 Nominee: Games for Impact, The Game Awards 2022You vs. Wild: Out Cold (Writer\/Co-Producer) \u2013 Winner: Outstanding Interactive Program, 49th Daytime Creative Arts & Lifestyle Emmy AwardsScenario Director: Tsuyoshi Furuta (Like A Dragon series, JUDGMENT, LOST JUDGMENT<\/a>)Scenario Writer: Shinji Yamamoto (Persona 5 Royal<\/a>, Persona 5<\/a>, Persona<\/a> 4: Dancing All Night, Persona 3<\/a>, Shin Megami Tensei<\/a> IV, Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Summoner: Raidou Kuzunoha vs. the King Abaddon)<\/p>\n

Key Details on the Plot Synopsis<\/p>\n

\u201cThe use of firearms in this city will be punished by death.\u201d<\/p>\n

In the year 20XX, the Arma Carta ended an era of bloodshed in Vilasapara, allowing the crime syndicates operating there to establish a tenuous balance. Until now.<\/p>\n

President Bato has made Vilasapara a key part of his reelection campaign, as he positions the city\u2019s \u201cVila Fight Fest\u201d as the solution to the country\u2019s economic woes. He seeks to bring the underground fighting tournament to the world stage as a national sport. His plans are probably unrelated to the recent series of attacks on martial artists by a man dubbed The Bakunawa Killer, but who can truly say.<\/p>\n

It is at this crossroads that the fates of four strangers will intersect, causing phantoms from decades past begin to stir\u2026 and changing the city of Vilasapara forever.<\/p>\n

Known as the \u201cCity of Martial Arts,\u201d this island city is composed of multiple distinct districts, including a walled central city, entertainment districts, and resort areas. In addition to the main storyline, players can explore various side stories and quests, each featuring unique locations tied to each narrative and highlighting the connections formed with the locals. Richly brought to life by RGG Studio, Vilasapara serves as a melting pot of hidden agendas that shapes the world of this story.<\/p>\n

Watch the Cielo story trailer and full showcase below.<\/p>\n

Cielo Story Trailer<\/p>\n

English<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

Japanese<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

Virtua Fighter Crossroads Showcase<\/p>\n

English<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

Japanese<\/p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Publisher SEGA and developer RGG Studio have officially announced Virtua Fighter Crossroads, previously known as Virtua Fighter New…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":718922,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[6],"tags":[49,48,61],"class_list":["post-718921","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-technology","tag-ca","tag-canada","tag-technology"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/718921","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=718921"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/718921\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/718922"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=718921"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=718921"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=718921"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}