A New Virtua Fighter Game From SEGA Is In Development, But Is It Virtua Fighter 6?
Out of all the big fighting game franchises that have received new entries over the years, has been noticeably missing for a long time, but it appears that is just about to change. Abrand-new entry in the franchise appears to be in the works, bringing back an iconic game series after nearly twenty years.
has been an iconic staple in the fighting game scene, asit was the very first 3D fighting game back in 1993. Now, thirty years later, it finally has a chance to be back in the limelight after many years of no new entries. However, there still aren't clear answers on what exactly this new entry in the franchise is supposed to be, which means there is a lot of potential for the series to go in a variety of unique directions.
It was revealed during The Game Awards 2023 that numerous classic SEGA franchises were making their return, including, and, with many more being hinted at in the future. Now, it appears that SEGA is finally ready to reveal what they have in store for their iconic fighting game franchise. In a recent interview with, SEGA's global head of transmedia revealed that the company currently has a new Virtua Fighter game in development, saying:
However, whether this new game is in fact actually or something else entirely still remains a mystery at this time. Regardless, there's plenty of cause to anticipate details about the future of the franchise, which could let fans see their favorite characters in a whole new way.
The most recent entry in the franchise,, was released back in 2021 as a remaster of 2006's. This means that it has been almost two decades since a brand-new game was released, meaning it is high time that a new sequel was finally announced. Ultimate Showdown proved that the franchise is still incredibly popular, with strong sales and good reviews, so SEGA has enough proof that will be received well.
The creation of Tomb Raider's Lara Croft was inspired by Virtua Fighter, both in terms of visuals and the popularity of its female characters.
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