Virtua Fighter is stepping back into the spotlight in a big way, with a growing global competitive scene and a long-awaited return to the EVO main stage in 2026. Following the success of the Virtua Fighter Open Championship and renewed community interest worldwide, the series is entering a new phase under SEGA and RGG Studio.
I spoke with SEGA’s Seiji Aoki, producer of the Legacy Virtua Fighter project, about the game’s competitive resurgence, the philosophy behind its enduring design, and what players can expect as Virtua Fighter continues to expand on the global stage.
