Limited Run Games, well known to the retrogaming community for its physical editions of retro and neo-retro games, has unveiled news that will delight nostalgic fans: the forthcoming release of Virtua Fighter 2 on Xbox One and Xbox Series.

SEGA's famous title made its debut on arcade terminals in 1994. A real revolution at the time, it introduced two new playable characters compared to the first opus, bringing the cast up to 10 fighters. With its fast-paced, edgy gameplay, the game immediately stood out in a genre already dominated by heavyweights.

Virtua Fighter 2 was also released on home consoles. The Sega Saturn version, released in 1995, won over fans, while a completely redesigned 2D adaptation on Megadrive failed to convince, somewhat distorting the original experience. If you own these versions, they are still accessible and perfectly playable on Recalbox.

For this physical edition from Limited Run Games, don't expect a remaster or any kind of graphical polish. The game will retain its original aesthetic and gameplay, putting you back in the same conditions as when it was released in arcade form.

However, an online mode will allow players to compete across the globe. An excellent way to relive the experience while adding a modern competitive dimension.

Two editions available

Limited Run Games offers two options:

• The Standard Edition at $34.99, which includes only the game.
• The Classic Edition for $64.99, which includes :
  • a box inspired by the Sega Saturn,
  • 10 art cards depicting the combatants,
  • and a commemorative coin celebrating the golden age of the arcade.

Pre-orders are already open, with delivery scheduled for June 2025. A perfect opportunity to immerse yourself in the world of the series before the highly-anticipated release of Virtua Fighter 6, announced at The Game Awards 2024.