During EVO 2025, SEGA unveiled fresh footage of the highly anticipated Virtua Fighter revival, tentatively titled New Virtua Fighter Project. The teaser highlights intense training-stage combat sequences, clocking in under a minute yet showcasing fluid movement and impactful strikes that hint at the title’s potential.

The project was first revealed by SEGA in late 2024, with a formal reveal at The Game Awards confirming development by Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio—the team behind the Yakuza/Like a Dragon series. Early 2025 brought a “pre-development” preview via NVIDIA’s CES keynote, followed by the surprise launch of VF5 R.E.O. on Steam. Console editions for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S|X, and Switch 2 are slated for release with cross-play support, offering fans a bridge until the new installment arrives.

Beyond Virtua Fighter, EVO 2025 delivered major fighting game updates. Bandai Namco announced Tekken 8‘s Season 2 DLC, introducing the fan-favorite Armor King on October 13 (Season Pass holders) and October 16 (all players). A winter update will add Miary Zo—a new fighter from Madagascar—alongside the Baobab Horizon arena.

Quarter Up’s Invincible VS confirmed Omni-Man as a playable combatant, a logical inclusion given his prominence in the franchise. The arena brawler targets a 2026 debut on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.

Lastly, Arc System Works opened registrations for a PlayStation 5-exclusive closed beta of MARVEL Tokon: Fighting Souls, running September 5-7. Participants will test six characters, online battles, spectator features, and tutorials. Sign-ups are live on PlayStation.com.