SEGA revealed new footage of an upcoming playable character for VIRTUA FIGHTER CROSSROADS during Evo 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The character, named Bakunawa Killer, appears in the game’s Cielo story arc and will also be usable in versus mode.

New trailer details

The newly released clip is titled the “VIRTUA FIGHTER CROSSROADS Bakunawa Killer Announcement Trailer” and is available on YouTube. It depicts a string of attacks targeting fighters in Villasapara, the fictional fighting-focused city where the game is set, and shows series characters Pai and Cielo investigating the identity of the mysterious assailant behind the attacks.

About Virtua Fighter CROSSROADS

SEGA describes VIRTUA FIGHTER CROSSROADS as a fighting adventure that combines the series’ traditional simple-yet-deep combat with a substantial story experience developed by RGG Studio. The narrative unfolds in an omnibus format following four protagonists, each carrying their own beliefs, rivalries, and fates that intersect over the course of the story. The setting is Villasapara, a fictional city located in Southeast Asia.

Beyond the main story, the game will include a variety of battle situations tied to the narrative, such as multi-opponent fights and boss battles, and it will also support online multiplayer.

According to the product overview released by SEGA, VIRTUA FIGHTER CROSSROADS is planned for release in 2027. Supported platforms, the number of players, and the suggested retail price have not yet been determined. The game is listed as a fighting adventure title, and its CERO rating is still pending review. Publishing and distribution will be handled by SEGA, with the copyright notice listed as ©SEGA.

Background

VIRTUA FIGHTER CROSSROADS was announced as an entirely new entry in the Virtua Fighter series, presenting a new story rather than a continuation of a previous installment. Ahead of the Bakunawa Killer reveal, SEGA had already released other promotional footage for the game, including a LEGACY official AMV, a first trailer, a Japanese-subtitled showcase video, and a story trailer focused on the Cielo arc.

What this means for overseas fans

No overseas release has been announced.