Summary
- Sega announces a physical edition of Virtua Fighter 2 for Xbox by Limited Run Games, celebrating the franchise's 30th anniversary.
- Virtua Fighter 2 is a critically acclaimed game with revolutionary graphics, available for pre-order in Standard and Classic editions.
- Limited Run Games is also offering physical editions of Virtua Fighter 5 on PS4, with pre-orders for the Standard, Classic and Collector editions.
Sega has announced a new physical edition of Virtua Fighter 2 coming to Xbox consoles via limited run games. This physical edition of Virtua Fighter 2 was announced in celebration of the 30th anniversary of the franchise, which Sega puts a lot of love behind.
First released in 1994 for arcades, Virtua Fighter 2 is one of Sega's most influential games, critically acclaimed for its stellar gameplay and groundbreaking graphics. The arcade version was so successful that it was ported to the Sega Saturn a year later, which was later released digitally on the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 in 2012. A new version of the Xbox version will be released physically thanks to Limited Run Games.

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The physical version of Limited Run Virtua Fighter 2 is available for pre-order from December 12th to January 12th, complete with an exclusive box inspired by the Sega Saturn jewel case. The Standard Edition is priced at $34.99, and the game can run on both Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S. Limited Run also offers a classic edition Virtua Fighter 2 at the price of $64.99, which includes not only a classic box, but also a retro-style long box. A commemorative coin and art card set based on Virtua Fighter 2His list will also be included in the classic edition. The standard edition is expected to be released around May 2025, while the classic edition is expected to be released around June 2025.
What is included in the limited run Virtua Fighter 2 physical editions?
- Standard Edition:
- $34.99
- Virtua Fighter 2 Game, Physical Box and Disc for Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S
- Estimated delivery between May 1-31, 2025
- Classic Edition:
- $64.99
- Virtua Fighter 2 Game, Physical Box and Disc for Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S
- Classic box
- Long box in retro style
- Commemorative coin
- Art cards
- Estimated delivery between June 1-30, 2025
Limited Run also offers physical editions for Virtua Fighter 5: Ultimate Showdown on PS4, with pre-orders also available between December 12 and January 12, complete with a reversible cover for the standard edition. A classic edition is also available for pre-order, adding an alternate storage box along with the soundtrack. The Limited Run Collector's Edition includes an art book, a commemorative coin, a certificate of authenticity, and a statue based on Akira Yuki. The Standard Edition is expected to ship in May 2025; the classic edition ships around June 2025; and the collector's edition will be released in October 2025.
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