Arcade Nano Virtua Fighter 2

If there's one title that's defined my life in gaming, it's Virtua Fighter. I've adored the series since I was a young arcade-going teenager, and even now, 30 years later, I'm still going to fighting game events across the country to support my favorite game series of all time. My affection for the gameplay, the characters, and the overall design of Virtua Fighter has only grown over this time, but there's still one thing I've always wanted from VF: a proper focus on story. And now, it finally, finally looks like I'm getting that in Virtua Fighter Crossroads, which had a new trailer debut at S

Sega's next big Virtua Fighter game finally has a proper name, which has been revealed alongside a fancy new trailer. Read more

The next Virtua Fighter is coming out in 2027, and it seems like it will have a big focus on its single-player story mode.

There’s still a lot we don’t know about Virtua Fighter Crossroads, like how specific body part damage will work. It’s hard to say much about a fighting game without playing it; that’s just the nature of the genre. And unfortunately, I still haven’t played Virtua Fighter Crossroads, but there’s no denying the ambition on display. One way or another, Virtua Fighter is stepping into a new era. And I’m excited and hopeful about what lies down the road.

Bandai Namco's Tekken team has had several high-profile departures over the past year. First was assistant director Yohei Shimbori in August of 2025, followed by Executive Director and the "face of Tekken" Katsuhiro Harada--who recently revealed his new studio in partnership with SNK. Today, another Tekken developer and fighting-game veteran has officially announced his departure. Kohei Ikeda, known among fans under the moniker "Nakatsu," has worked at Bandai Namco for over 20 years--primarily on the Tekken series but also contributing to games like Soulcalibur IV and the Project X Zone titles