Overview
- Developed by AM2 and RGG Studio for Sega, the Switch 2 release adds a Dragon Engine overhaul, new UI and audio, gameplay tweaks, new costumes, and rollback netcode.
- World Stage, a new solo mode, pits players against AI that mimics well-known tournament styles and awards customization items as you progress.
- Online play at launch connects fast with cross-play and smooth rollback, though an earlier pre-release review could not find matches to test netcode quality.
- Multiplayer offerings include ranked matches, a weekly tournament, joinable rooms with spectating, and local versus for same-room play.
- The $19.99 package runs at a steady 60fps and keeps Virtua Fighter’s three-button setup, which makes it easy to start while still rewarding advanced movement and timing.