Summary
Sega has announced a brand-new physical edition ofVirtua Fighter 2coming to Xbox consoles via Limited Run Games. This physical edition ofVirtua Fighter 2was announced in celebration of the overall franchise’s 30th anniversary, which Sega is putting a lot of love behind.
First released in 1994 for arcades,Virtua Fighter 2is one of Sega’smost influential games, critically acclaimed for its stellar gameplay and ground-breaking graphics. The arcade version was so successful that it got ported to the Sega Saturn a year later, which was later released digitally on the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 in 2012. A new version of the Xbox version will be released physically courtesy of Limited Run Games.
Limited Run’s physical version ofVirtua Fighter 2is available to pre-order from December 12 to January 12, complete with an exclusive box that takes inspiration from the Sega Saturn’s jewel case. The Standard Edition prices out at $34.99, with the game being able to run on both Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S. Limited Run is also offering a Classic Edition ofVirtua Fighter 2priced at $64.99, which includes not only a classic box, but also a retro-styled longbox. A commemorative coin and set of art cards based onVirtua Fighter 2’s rosterwill also be included in the Classic Edition. The Standard Edition is estimated to ship out around May 2025, while the Classic Edition will be released around June 2025.
Limited Run is also offering physical editions forVirtua Fighter 5: Ultimate Showdownon PS4, with pre-orders also available between December 12 to January 12, complete with a reversible cover for the Standard Edition. A Classic Edition is also available for pre-order, adding an alternate storage box along with the soundtrack. The Collector’s Edition offered by Limited Run includes an art book, a commemorative coin, a certificate of authenticity, and a statue based on Akira Yuki. The Standard Edition is estimated to ship out May 2025; the Classic Edition is shipping around June 2025; and the Collector’s Edition will be released in October 2025.
During the Game Awards 2024, Sega gave a brief look ata newVirtua Fightergame by Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio, showing off its new graphics and gameplay. AVirtua Fighter30th Anniversary stream following The Game Awards also gave some insight into the franchise’s future, including the newVirtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O.version coming to PC and balance changes inUltimate Showdown’s 2.0 Update.
Virtua Fighter 2
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Go back to the roots of 3-D fighting with Virtua Fighter 2, the second title in AM2’s flagship fighting franchise. Experience the legendary polygon-based 3-D graphics and fluid fighting mechanics that made the game so influential in the arcades, and later on the Sega Saturn.With all-new online play you can battle friends throughout the world.Features include:True to its arcade form with all-new online modes. All 10 original characters and arenasOnline versus mode for head-to-head matches. Online Room match mode for up to 6 players
