The Playstation 3 may have had Virtua Fighter 5 first, but the Xbox 360 will be the first, and only, to have Virtua Fighter 5 online enabled. Today, SEGA announced the details of the online multiplayer gameplay coming in Virtua Fighter 5 for the Xbox 360. The two player online versus mode will allow you to take one of the 17 fighters online or bring your customized “Quest Mode” character online.
Along with the online play, enhancements to this release of Virtua Fighter 5 includes “an improved Quest mode featuring more CPU rivals, items, and emblems for character customization” as well as Xbox 360 rumble controller support and achievements!
Virtua Fighter 5 will ship for the Xbox 360 in Fall 2007. Read more here at the official Virtua Fighter 5 website.
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Full press release:
SEGA ANNOUNCES ONLINE MULTIPLAYER FUNCTIONALITY IN VIRTUA FIGHTER™ 5 FOR XBOX 360
Premier Fighting Game Franchise Goes Online In Europe and North America
SAN FRANCISCO & LONDON (July 6, 2007) – SEGA® of America, Inc. and SEGA® Europe, Ltd. announced today that the highly-anticipated arcade fighting game, Virtua Fighter™ 5 for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system, will feature an online versus mode at launch in fall 2007. The Microsoft Xbox 360™ version of Virtua Fighter™ 5 is based on the latest arcade version update and features both analog stick and D-pad control, as well as vibration support. The game also includes an improved Quest mode featuring more CPU rivals, items, and emblems for character customization. The DOJO mode has added features including leaderboards, training move settings, improved throw escape training, and the option to change your opponent’s position and recovery type. These all work to create a more refined DOJO mode where players can improve their fighting strategy.
Now featuring an online two-player versus mode via Xbox Live®, Virtua Fighter™ 5 will allow Virtua Fighter™ players to compete online. Players will also be able to select one of the 17 characters or customize a character in Quest mode. Customization features allow players to modify their characters by decorating a selection from four base costumes by attaching a wide range of unlockable and earnable items. Players will not only achieve victory by defeating highly-skilled opponents, but also by competing for prizes and earning in-game money which allow them to buy many items at an in-game shop.
