SEGA has news about the Virtua Fighter series, big reveal on Sunday

It looks like SEGA is gearing up for a major reveal in the Virtua Fighter universe. The developer has a global livestream event, VF Direct 2025 SPRING, scheduled for Sunday, May 11 at 7 AM PDT. The stream will be broadcast worldwide on YouTube and will be open to mirror streaming, encouraging fans and content creators to join in the hype.

The announcement, made via SEGA’s official social media channels on May 9, teases “new developments” in the long-running Virtua Fighter franchise. While details remain scarce, expectations are high, especially given the franchise’s recent hints at a full-fledged revival. Back in January, SEGA showcased a brief concept video, which hinted that a new instalment may be on the way.

With Evo Japan currently ongoing, the timing of this reveal is suitable for reaching the global fighting game community. However, nothing has been confirmed yet, and we’ll know the details during the stream.

Further, there’s speculation that SEGA could be unveiling a major update to Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O., which is the latest version currently available on Steam, or possibly presenting gameplay for a brand-new Virtua Fighter title designed for PS5 and other next-gen platforms.

Originally released in 1993, Virtua Fighter is considered a pioneer in the 3D fighting game genre. Known for its realistic mechanics and competitive depth, the series has maintained a loyal fan base over three decades. This weekend’s stream could mark a defining moment in its comeback.