Virtua Fighter's Past, Present, And Future, According To The People Responsible

Here is a 187-word summary of the news article: The article discusses the past, present, and future of the Virtua Fighter series according to the people responsible for its development. Virtua Fighter 5 REVO, the latest entry in the series, is receiving new updates like cross-platform play and a dedicated single-player mode. The development team has also been engaging with the community through polls and tournaments. Looking to the future, the upcoming "New Virtua Fighter Project" was showcased at EVO 2025. The game appears to be set in a later timeline, with characters having a more mature, realistic design and combat animation. The developers are aiming to maintain the series' essence while making visual and gameplay improvements, potentially including a stronger narrative focus. Despite the lengthy absence of mainline Virtua Fighter titles, the series' popularity seems to be growing, especially in the West where certain characters are more popular than in Japan. The development teams are dedicated to revitalizing and evolving the classic fighting game franchise for both longtime and new fans.