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Virtua Fighter Crossroads Teases Masked ‘Bakunawa Killer’ at Evo

SEGA and RGG Studio kept the fighter’s identity secret to drive fan speculation while showcasing the game’s cinematic single-player focus and a 2027 release window.

Overview

  • A new character trailer shown at Evo introduces the playable, masked fighter called the Bakunawa Killer and includes a rain-slicked rooftop fight and a brief demonstration of moves.
  • Pai Chan is shown removing the mask in the trailer but viewers do not see who is underneath, and the studio has not confirmed the fighter’s identity.
  • Fans have widely guessed legacy figures such as Lau Chan or Lei-Fei based on fighting style and story ties, but those ideas remain unconfirmed and speculative.
  • RGG Studio describes Crossroads as a ‘Fighting Adventure’ that pairs a cinematic, city-set single-player campaign with a traditional Versus battle mode and branching story choices.
  • The game is still slated for a general 2027 release on consoles and PC with SEGA using major events to drip-feed roster and story reveals to build engagement.