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Virtua Fighter 5 Ultimate Showdown
Available Now as Free-to-play on PlayStation®Plus for PlayStation®4!

2021.06.01

SEGA has released Virtua Fighter 5 Ultimate Showdown today for PlayStation®4. The game is available as a free-to-play game on PlayStation®Plus.
The Legendary Pack DLC will also be available for purchase, bringing a range of features such as items to customize characters. The Virtua Fighter 5 Ultimate Showdown main game & DLC Pack which contains the original game and DLC as a set will be available for purchase for non-members of PS Plus.

The game is the latest title in the Virtua Fighter series and features the latest graphics and a range of new functions. Alongside the standard game modes, there are also Tournaments, League Matches, and even more online battle features to enhance each player’s esports experience. Furthermore, the addition of a new spectator function allows spectators to watch matches, post stickers, and enjoy communicating in real-time.

 

*This game will be free-to-play on PS Plus from June 1, 2021 (Tue.) until August 2, 2021 (Mon.). As long as the game is downloaded during this period, it can still be played after the end date.

 

New ways to enjoy your experience with the Legendary Pack DLC!

The Legendary Pack will also be available for purchase, bringing a range of features including character clothing sets as well as many features from the original Virtua Fighter, such as character models, stages, UI, and more.

 

Contents:
– Character customization items (approx. 2,000)
– Character costume types (19 in total)
– Character models from the original Virtua Fighter (39 in total)*
– Stages from the original Virtua Fighter game*
– Battle UI from the original Virtua Fighter game*
– BGM from the Virtua Fighter series (180 tracks in total)
– Match spectator stickers (36 in total)

 

 

Announcement Trailer

 

About Virtua Fighter

Released 1993 in Japan, Virtua Fighter launched as the world’s first 3D fighting game and quickly became a huge hit. This title became a landmark achievement acclaimed by all and even had its own exhibit in Smithsonian Museum in the U.S. With each new title, the series has pushed the boundaries of what is possible and will continue to do so moving forward.

 

 

Title Virtua Fighter 5 Ultimate Showdown
Release Date June 1, 2021 (Tue.)
Platform PlayStation®4
Languages English, Japanese, Korean, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese Subtitles
Genre Fighting
Players 1-2 players (Up to 16 online players*)

*For Room Matches, if the host creates the room as a spectator, 17 players (1 spectator and up to 16 players) will be allowed.

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