Virtua Fighter Is Back and It Looks Stunning

It’s not unexpected that CEO Jensen Huang previewed the upcoming ‘Virtua Fighter‘ game during the CES 2025 event, given SEGA and Nvidia’s lengthy partnership history. The video, tagged as in-engine and presumably still in early stages of development, displayed exceptionally fluid animations, with moves blending effortlessly one into another.

Huang passionately presented the project, exclaiming, ‘Here’s our latest Virtua Fighter undertaking! I simply can’t contain my excitement!’

As a dedicated gaming enthusiast, I’d like to share some insights about a groundbreaking title that left an indelible mark on the fighting game genre: ‘Virtua Fighter,’ masterfully crafted by Yu Suzuki. It was the pioneer of 3D fighting games and served as a blueprint for subsequent hits such as ‘Tekken’ and ‘Dead or Alive.’ Despite taking a backseat in recent years, SEGA has been diligently working to rekindle its glory. They’ve introduced fresh esports tournaments and upgraded the PS4 version of ‘Virtua Fighter 5 Ultimate Showdown,’ breathing new life into this legendary series.

A brief glimpse of the upcoming Virtua Fighter game by SEGA/Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio, shown during NVIDIA’s CES 2025 press conference and labeled as “engine footage” or “not a live gameplay demo.” (Gematsu report)

— Gematsu (@gematsu) January 7, 2025

The upcoming game is being created by Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio, recognized for their ‘Yakuza’ series. Although its launch might still be a few years away, the initial previews hint at an exceptional production in the making.

Catching a peek at the latest installment of ‘Virtua Fighter’ has sparked enthusiasm amongst us, as SEGA’s dedication to rejuvenating the series alongside Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio’s skills suggests a bright future ahead for this game franchise.

In the meantime, the excitement keeps growing as we eagerly wait for further updates. The possible comeback of ‘Virtua Fighter’ might signify a pivotal event in the realm of fighting video games, resurrecting an esteemed series and shining it with contemporary upgrades.

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2025-01-07 09:43