Surprise New Physical Release of Virtua Fighter 2 Announced

Announcement Overview

Sega reveals a new physical edition of Virtua Fighter 2 for Xbox, celebrating the franchise’s 30th anniversary in collaboration with Limited Run Games.
The iconic fighting game, renowned for its innovative graphics and gameplay, is now available for pre-order in both Standard and Classic editions.
Additionally, Limited Run Games is set to release physical editions of Virtua Fighter 5: Ultimate Showdown for PS4, featuring various editions for pre-order.

Sega has officially launched pre-orders for a physical edition of Virtua Fighter 2 for Xbox consoles through Limited Run Games. This announcement marks a heartfelt tribute to the franchise as it reaches its 30-year milestone, highlighting the enduring legacy of one of Sega’s flagship titles.

Originally introduced in 1994 as an arcade game, Virtua Fighter 2 has been pivotal in the evolution of fighting games, praised for its advanced mechanics and visual design. Following its success in arcades, the game was subsequently adapted for the Sega Saturn in 1995, with digital releases for platforms like PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 emerging later on. Now, fans can expect a new physical release for Xbox courtesy of Limited Run Games.

Details of Limited Run’s Virtua Fighter 2 Physical Editions

Go back to the roots of 3D fighting with Virtua Fighter 2! Experience the legendary polygon-based graphics and fluid fighting mechanics that made it so influential in arcades! Virtua Fighter 2 is available for pre-order now! Reserve your copy today: https://t.co/3d5JtQmJQr pic.twitter.com/4vVJedM8bf — Limited Run Games (@LimitedRunGames) December 13, 2024

Get ready to fight! We’re dropping a huge Virtua Fighter collection tomorrow at 10am ET! Virtua Fighter 2 for Xbox and Virtua Fighter 5: Ultimate Showdown for PS4 and PC are getting a full lineup of Standard, Classic and Collector’s Editions! pic.twitter.com/eTKLsH9ma4 — Limited Run Games (@LimitedRunGames) December 13, 2024

Standard Edition:
- Price: $34.99
- Includes Virtua Fighter 2 Game, physical box, and disc compatible with Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S
- Expected shipping: May 1-31, 2025
Classic Edition:
- Price: $64.99
- Features the Virtua Fighter 2 Game, physical box, and disc for Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S
- Includes classic box and retro-styled longbox
- Commemorative coin and art cards showcasing Virtua Fighter 2’s character roster
- Expected shipping: June 1-30, 2025

Moreover, Limited Run Games is also offering various physical editions for Virtua Fighter 5: Ultimate Showdown on PS4. Pre-orders will be available from December 12 to January 12, featuring a reversible cover for the Standard Edition. The Classic Edition comes with an alternate storage box and soundtrack, while the Collector’s Edition includes an art book, commemorative coin, certificate of authenticity, and a statue of Akira Yuki. Shipping for these editions is anticipated from May to October 2025.

During the Game Awards 2024, Sega provided a sneak peek of an upcoming Virtua Fighter game developed by Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio, showcasing impressive new graphics and gameplay mechanics. Additionally, a dedicated stream for the Virtua Fighter 30th Anniversary revealed exciting plans for the future, including the new Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. version for PC and forthcoming balance changes in Ultimate Showdown’s 2.0 Update.

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