Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. Open Beta Now Available, Pre-Order Information Unveiled

SEGA enthusiasts have had plenty to celebrate recently, especially with the exciting announcements made during The Game Awards 2024. Among the highlights was a tantalizing teaser for a new installment in the Virtua Fighter series. While fans eagerly await this new title, they can dive into the newly announced Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O, which marks the series’ debut on PC. This version features impressive enhancements including rollback netcode, 4K resolution, and upgraded visuals, making it an enticing prospect for both newcomers and long-time fans. The game is currently available for pre-order on Steam, but you can try it out right now through the Open Beta.

Join the Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. Open Beta

The Open Beta (or Open β) of Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O is live on Steam, allowing players to explore all available gameplay modes. This includes ranked matches, training sessions, arcade play, and local versus competitions.

To participate in the beta, simply click on the “request access”button on its Steam page.

This beta is available for five days, providing a unique opportunity for players to test the game’s netcode and overall performance on their own systems. Personally, on my rig equipped with an RTX 4070 Super and Ryzen 7 5700X3D, I experienced smooth gameplay at a consistently locked 60 FPS in 4K with all graphical settings maxed out. Support for NVIDIA DLSS and Reflex adds another layer of performance enhancement, which is always appreciated by competitive players.

Exclusive Pre-Order Bonuses for Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O.

By pre-ordering Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O for PC, players will receive a special SEGA Hardware Custom Item Set. This exclusive pack includes:

SEGA Genesis Customization Item
SEGA Saturn Customization Item
SEGA Dreamcast Customization Item

These cosmetic items can be utilized to customize your characters, presumably as attachments, enhancing the visual flair of your fighter.

Celebrate with Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. 30th Anniversary Edition

In addition to the standard offerings, a special 30th Anniversary Edition of Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. is also available, packed with additional content for avid fans. Originally priced at $44.99, it’s currently available for $35.99 as part of a limited-time 20% discount. This edition features:

30th Anniversary Swimsuit Costume pack
30th Anniversary Soundtrack collection, including:
- Virtua Fighter OST
- Virtua Fighter 2 OST
- Virtua Fighter 3 OST
- Virtua Fighter 4 OST
- Virtua Fighter 5 Ultimate Showdown OST
- Over 200 unreleased tracks and more than 20 unused tracks from past installments
- The opening song from Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O., titled “Burning Souls,”featuring SEGA legend Takenobu Mitsuyoshi
- Jacky’s newly arranged theme, “Don’t Think, Feel,” composed for Virtua Fighter 3TB, makes its debut here as well
30th Anniversary Rank titles
Exclusive preproduction artwork
Yakuza Collaboration Pack DLC
Legendary Pack DLC

Release Date for Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O.

Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. is set to launch on PC via Steam on January 28, 2025.

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Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. Promotional Video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PP3qS-g4uBc)

It’s refreshing to see SEGA revitalizing the Virtua Fighter franchise, especially in a gaming landscape that often overlooks 3D fighters. While Virtua Fighter may not boast the same notoriety as Tekken, it remains a robust series where players can invest their time to hone their skills. The franchise is renowned for its realistic portrayal of martial arts, providing a grounded experience for players.

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