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Press release:
RVINE, Calif. – January 29, 2026 – Today SEGA® announced Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. World Stage will launch for Nintendo Switch 2 on March 26, 2026, marking the debut of the beloved 3D fighting series on a Nintendo platform!

This definitive release features full cross-play – allowing competitive online battles between Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam users – along with rollback netcode support, new moves and combos, balance updates, and key improvements to the training mode.

Open Beta Test Starts February 19

Players interested in trying out the game early can participate in the Nintendo Switch 2 Open Beta Test that will kick off on February 19. This test will focus on the network servers and cross-play performance for the game with the other available platforms. Players will need a Nintendo Switch Online subscription to access the Open Beta Test on Nintendo Switch 2.

Pre-Orders Available Now

Digital and physical pre-orders are now available. Those who purchase any Nintendo Switch 2 edition of the game (digital or physical) will be granted the Sega Hardware Customisation Item “Genesis™,” based on the legendary SEGA hardware, at no added cost! This in-game digital customization item can be equipped by all 19 base characters in the game.

Those who order the digital 30th Anniversary Edition (€49.99) will unlock the following:

Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. World Stage base game

Legendary Pack DLC

Yakuza Series Collaboration Pack DLC

Virtua Fighter 30th Anniversary Swimsuit Costume Set, Soundtrack Collection, and Ranking Titles

Virtua Fighter Pre-Production Artwork

A standard digital edition is also available to pre-order for €19.99. Each paid DLC pack included in the 30th Anniversary Edition will be offered for individual digital purchase at launch.

Pre-orders are also available for the physical edition (€59.99), containing the same content as the 30th Anniversary Edition. This version will include a double-sided poster inside the case, which features the cover art from Virtual Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. World Stage on one side and the cover art from the original Virtua Fighter on the other.

Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. World Stage will launch for Nintendo Switch 2 on March 26, 2026. It is currently available for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam. For more information about the game, including where to pre-order, visit the website here, and follow the official SEGA social channels on X, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.

About SEGA of America

SEGA of America, Inc. is the American arm of Tokyo, Japan-based SEGA CORPORATION, a worldwide leader in interactive entertainment. Established in 1986, SEGA of America publishes innovative experiences for console, PC, mobile and other emerging platforms. SEGA is the first publisher to rank #1 three separate times (2016, 2020, and 2024) in Metacritic’s Game Publisher Rankings. Its globally beloved franchises include Sonic the Hedgehog™, Total War™, Like a Dragon™, Football Manager™, Virtua Fighter™, and Crazy Taxi™, along with Atlus’ Persona™ series and the critically acclaimed new IP, Metaphor: ReFantazio™. The company is also expanding its transmedia strategy, with numerous film and TV projects underway across multiple franchises. SEGA of America has offices in Irvine and Burbank, California. Visit www.sega.com.