How Virtua Fighter Crossroads blends open-world exploration with classic fighting mechanics as an unexpected Shenmue successor
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Alex Donaldson
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Sega's RGG Studio is developing Virtua Fighter Crossroads, a revival of the iconic fighting franchise that incorporates open-world exploration, cinematic branching narratives, and nostalgic encounters with series characters. The game draws inspiration from Yu Suzuki's original vision and parallels Street Fighter 6's World Tour mode, while also serving as an unexpected spiritual successor to Shenmue. The article explores how the development team is blending classic Virtua Fighter mechanics with modern RPG and exploration elements.
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The concept that this latest Virtua Fighter will feature exploration of a city of brawlers, a cinematic narrative with branching storylines, and nostalgia-needling encounters with iconic fighters from the series' past runs parallel to Street Fighter 6's excellent World Tour
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