It has been decided that the “VIRTUA FIGHTER Open Championship ASIA Qualifier in JAPAN” will be held at the headquarters of the official Sega site in Shinagawa Ward on July 6, 2025. This event is the Asian qualifier for the official world tournament of the fighting game ‘Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O.’ (Virtua Fighter 5 Revo) for PC (Steam), currently released by Sega, and marks the first official tournament. Information about the live stream of this event has been announced.

A Virtual Fighting Tournament Electrifying the World

The VFOC will conduct qualifiers in three regions: North America, Europe, and Asia. The top 10 players who advance through these qualifiers will converge at the grand finals. It was also announced that the winner will receive a prize of $100,000 (approximately 1,400,000 yen), creating a major buzz within the fighting game community. Detailed information can be found on the official site. Visit the official site here

Live Streaming and Watch Parties

The tournament is scheduled to be live-streamed from 17:00 to 20:00 on July 6, 2025, and at the hosting venue, “LIGHTHOUSE” within Sega headquarters, real-time match viewing will be possible. Additionally, watch parties hosted by Kasumi Ashizawa and Erina Onnashi are planned during the event. There will be a prize drawing for participants with luxurious prizes up for grabs, including the “Qanba 2009 Arcade” and “VF 30th Anniversary Hoodie.” The tournament can be watched on YouTube Live, and supportive comments for the participating players are welcome.

Device Sponsorship

IO DATA DEVICE, Inc. has confirmed participation as a sponsor for this tournament, with “GigaCrysta series” gaming monitors set to be used. These monitors are specifically recommended for ‘Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O.’, having passed operational testing. The detailed specifications can be checked on the official product pages:
– LCD-GDQ271JA
– LCD-GD271JD
– LCD-GD241JD

Thoughts and Prospects

For fans of the Virtua Fighter series, it will surely be a memorable day. The broadcast of the intense battles as players fight their way through the qualifiers is expected to amplify the excitement. Don’t miss out on the chance to witness the emergence of the next generation of Virtua Fighter stars in real-time.

Source: PR TIMES