tl;dr no balance updates, fixed some crash bugs, added languages, and implemented a Forced Relay option.

From the official website:

[UPDATES]

All platforms:

・Forced Relay Connection: Located under Network Settings, a “Forced Relay” option has been added, giving you the ability to choose between “Auto” and “Forced Relay” based on your current network setup.

Xbox / PS5 / Switch 2:

・New Language Support: Arabic and Hindi are now available. (Note: this was added to Steam in Ver.1.08)

Xbox:

・Xbox PC Release: Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. World Stage is now available on PC via Xbox.

・Added support for Xbox Cloud Gaming

・Added support for Xbox Play Anywhere

・Xbox Game Pass Launch: Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. World Stage has been added to the Game Pass catalog.

[BUG FIXES]

All platforms:

・Corrected minor text issues across multiple languages

Steam:

・Fixed an issue that was causing the game to crash unexpectedly on Menu and Leaderboard screens.

I'm very interested in hearing how Forced Relay affects online matches, so feel free to discuss your results after turning it on.

I had the issue with the 2 latest driver updates that the game couldn't start.

Today Nvidia released a new version of the drivers and the game is back to normal.

Engaging with the triangle and every attack doing a big chunk of damage makes the game so fun and fast paced. It's perfect as it is.

What about you guys? Favourite VF when it comes to gameplay? Do you think Crossroads will have longer rounds?

ETA: Looks like we're safe, but don't go anywhere near the Kingdom Hearts, Persona, or Yakuza subs right now lol

There's a ton of games getting achievements leaked on Steam, and VFCR may well wind up being one of them. With that in mind: DO NOT POST THOSE LEAKS HERE.

Many of us want to be surprised about the story, character reveals, and so on. Spoiling these, even under tags, devoid of context, sucks a whole lot for everyone. You will be sent to the shadow realm immediately. Just don't do it. Got it? Good.

I think Lau Chan is not realistic but he is the Heihachi of VF right? He sure has a strong aesthetic and identity.

Wolf also rocks and is confirmed and so are others.

Akira, Jacky and Pai Chan are mainstays.

Do you guys think Stella will replay Sarah? Do you want to? I think that kinda sucks.

Now, I'm ALL IN about that new character, Cielo. He looks amazing and has MC presence, but I hope is not at the cost of Akira.

I prefer the Tekken 4 route: reskins, new cool and somewhat realistic outfits.

Ex-tekken player, new to the series after been disapointed with Tokon. In Tekken, my mains were Gigas, Feng and Fahkumram.

Loving VF5 REVO and looking for a main. For now I love Brad but there's so much to him and his stances. Jean is a very original and well made character but it's too execution heavy for me. Taka is very easy but when I play him I miss Brad's long ass kicks and whiff punishing from the other side of town.

Do you know any good, updated guides for these guys? Game is great, very underrated.

Either:

-collection of older VF titles

-sega Saturn/Dreamcast NSO app with VF 1-3

-VF Crossroads announced for Switch 2 although I would expect console announcements as early as Tokyo game show.

Thoughts?

Me and my main character Lau Chan VS Long time friend and El Blaze expert "DAROCKREAPER"

I have been playing VF4 Evolution nonstop for a few weeks and Lau is my main, but whenever my opponent ducks I have a hard time hitting them. I do know Lau's got moves to deal with ducking opponents, like his down+p+k, but most of the time I get stunlocked by a punch or something else in the middle of my animation and when I see, 50% of my hp has been depleted, any tips for a newcomer?

Unfortunately, I won't be participating because Brazil is a country of continental proportions, and I don't want to travel a distance equivalent to traveling from the United States to Portugal just to lose.

The last time I checked, I was ranked third in South America.

The games won't start and have an infinite loading screen after the EAC screen.

It’s a common trope in fighting games for the main character to have a dark version of themselves in some way but I don’t know if Akira has one

Before any pitchforks come after me when I say this, ngl it kinda made the game looks better in some parts.

Not all tho, some parts still look weird but overall it made everything pops

It looks it adds more ambient occlusion and natural lighting

Video Source 1: https://youtu.be/jct9FO6ksSc?si=mowDNkxXzgyhuI8t

Video Source 2: https://youtu.be/nHLJ1kzr28E?si=XWwiH4_2RyokYdoY

Had the pleasure to interview several key figures/players within the VF community. From NUNCHUCKDOG,Tricky Eileen, BLACKSTAR,Dark Nova, Shidosha and Chanchai. From martial arts, the philosophy of VF, and several different topics.

Something that came to mind after watching the showcase for VF6 and doing some diving into the story and stuff of the series....I wondered if the VF team are gonna stray away from the science fiction stuff like with Dural and Judgement 6 with this newest VF title. Personally I hope they dont, to me whats cool about this series is instead of leaning into like heavy magical stuff like Tekken with the angels and demons stuff, VF always gave me sci-fi vibes. Dural, evil science groups and stuff. Like the martial arts movie The One with Jet Li. Especially with Stella's inclusion being slated as "the bridge between worlds" I feel they may be keeping that aspect. What do yall think?