"SEGA delivers the most technical fighting game experience on Xbox 360 with this installment of the award-winning Virtua Fighter series," said Scott A. Steinberg, Vice President Marketing, SEGA of America. "Virtua Fighter 5 takes full advantage of Xbox 360's hardware with action-packed gameplay, customizable characters, stunning graphics and highly detailed 3D fighting environments."
Virtua Fighter 5 will feature 17 characters, including two new ones that fight in virtual stages set around the world. Players will be able to customize their characters by choosing one of four base costumes and a wide range of unlockable content. Prizes and in-game money will also allow for the purchase of items.