Sega apparently has a new Virtua Fighter game in the works

Sega hints at a new Virtua Fighter game under development.

: Sega is hinting at a new Virtua Fighter game in development, as revealed by Justin Scarpone, Sega's global head of transmedia, in a VGC interview. During The Game Awards last year, Sega announced several legacy titles in development, like Crazy Taxi and Streets of Rage. Scarpone's recent mention of Virtua Fighter introduces exciting news for fans who haven't seen a new numbered entry since 2006's Virtua Fighter 5. While no specifics on the game's content have been released, it's possible classic characters like Akira Yuki may return.

Sega has sparked excitement among fans with the news of a new Virtua Fighter game in development. Justin Scarpone, the company's global head of transmedia, mentioned this during an interview with VGC, alongside other legacy titles like Crazy Taxi and Streets of Rage which were announced last year at The Game Awards.

Virtua Fighter's last numbered release was in 2006 with Virtua Fighter 5, though it hasn't been static since then. Riffs and redos such as Virtual Fighter 5: Final Showdown in 2015 and Virtua Fighter Ultimate Showdown in 2021 have kept the series alive, but an entirely new game has been anticipated for almost two decades.

Information about the potential Virtua Fighter 6 remains scarce, with no details on gameplay or character rosters yet. However, it seems likely that fan-favorite characters like Akira Yuki might make a return, allowing fans to speculate on what new mechanics and storylines could emerge.

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