"Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. World Stage" Live Stream Featuring U.S. Legend Players Set for October 4; Mirror Program with HIMA and Other Players Also Scheduled
Note: the original Japanese article can be found at:
https://www.4gamer.net/games/935/G093543/20251003025/
Editorial Department: maru | 2025/10/03 05:22 (UTC)
SEGA today (October 3, 2025) announced that in celebration of the upcoming open beta test for its upcoming fighting game Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. World Stage—set to release on October 30— it will stream a live program titled “Virtua Fighter Basics Class & Exhibition Match,” featuring American legend player SHIDOSHA, on October 4 at 11:00 AM JST.
The program will feature SHIDOSHA and other international players, who will demonstrate techniques, explain fundamental gameplay strategies, and participate in an exhibition match by a special team. For Japanese audiences, a mirror live stream will be held featuring guest appearances from HIMA, a finalist of the “VIRTUA FIGHTER Open Championship” Global Finals, and professional fighting game player dogura. Questions about Virtua Fighter will also be accepted throughout the broadcast. The MC for the event is expected to be Hanaori Horinouchi.
The open beta test for the game is currently ongoing and will continue until October 7. It supports all platforms, including PC and home consoles, and participation does not require joining any platform’s online service. Registration with a “Sega Account” is also not required. For more details, please refer to the official release.
Official Website for Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. World Stage
Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. World Stage
Celebrating Open Beta Test!
Special Live Stream Featuring HIMA and dogura
Scheduled for October 4 (Sat), 11:00 AM JST
SEGA announces a special live stream commemorating the open beta test of Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. World Stage, set to launch on October 30, 2025, exclusively on PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC (Steam). The event will feature American VF legend player SHIDOSHA, presenting a live session covering Virtua Fighter basics and an exhibition match.
For audiences in Japan, a mirror live stream will be held on October 4 (Sat), starting at 11:00 AM JST, featuring guest appearances by HIMA, a finalist of the “VIRTUA FIGHTER Open Championship” Global Finals, and professional fighting game player dogura. Questions about Virtua Fighter will be accepted throughout the broadcast—our star guests will answer your inquiries! Be sure to tune in!
Open Beta Test Celebration! Watch Party for VF Basics Class & Exhibition Match
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qwrPQgOLcDU
[Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. World Stage Open Beta Test Now Live!]
The open beta test for Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. World Stage is currently ongoing and will run until October 7 (Tue), 11:59 PM JST. This open beta is accessible even without a subscription to the online services of PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, or PC (Steam). Registration with a “Sega Account” is also not required.
《Overview of Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. World Stage Open Beta Test》
Duration: Until October 7 (Tue), 11:59 PM JST
▼ How to Join the Open Beta Test
【Steam】
Visit the store page for Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. on Steam.
Click the “Request Access to Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. World Stage Ver. Beta” button on the page to participate in the test.
※ Users who already have the closed beta version installed can join by launching it.
【PS5 · Xbox Series X|S】
Download and launch the application from each platform’s store to join the test.
※ If you’ve previously installed the closed beta app on your device, simply start it while connected to the internet—your game will automatically update for the open beta version.
※ This open beta is compatible with arcade stick-style controllers officially licensed as PlayStation®4 products.