Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio has revealed new information on the upcoming entry in the Virtua Fighter series, provisionally titled the New Virtua Fighter Project. The update came during a presentation at Tokyo Game Show 2025, where the studio outlined battle systems, gameplay rules, and a teaser of the title now available in archived form.
The game will include two distinct rulesets designed to appeal to both long-time fans and newcomers. The Standard rule set maintains traditional series conventions, with matches won through either health depletion or ring-outs, typically requiring three rounds for victory. In contrast, a new mode called Uprising introduces momentum-based mechanics intended to add unpredictability and alternative win conditions.
Three new battle systems will form the core of the updated gameplay. The Break & Rush mechanic allows damage to accumulate on specific parts of the body, leading to a break state that carries over between rounds and offers attackers new opportunities to press their advantage. The Stunner & Stun Combo system introduces a fresh strike technique designed to enable fluid combos without the need for complex commands. Meanwhile, the Flow Guard system provides a defensive option that emphasizes fluid animations and pairs with Break & Rush to create dynamic exchanges between offense and defense.
The unveiling of these mechanics indicates that the studio is aiming to evolve the long-running fighting series by adding layers of strategy while retaining its technical identity. However, RGG has not yet confirmed a release window or platforms for the New Virtua Fighter Project.
