New VIRTUA FIGHTER
· Full-scale series revival by Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio (SEGA), built on Unreal Engine 5
· Two rule sets: Standard (classic health/ring out) and Uprising (momentum-shifting mechanics)
· Break & Rush: target specific body regions, repeated strikes inflict permanent round-to-round debuffs
· Stunner & Stun Combo: trigger an ember effect on vulnerable areas for heavy stuns and free combos
· Flow Guard: new dynamic defensive tool for seamless offense-defense transitions
· First dedicated single-player story mode in series history
· Confirmed characters: Akira Yuki, Wolf Hawkfield, newcomer Stella; new protagonist teased
· Leaked pre-alpha footage shows Unreal Engine 5 lighting and a crossroad battle mode
· Platforms and release date TBA