Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. World Stage Closed Beta Test Date Announced
- Sagar Mankar
- Sep 5
- 2 min read
Updated: Sep 5
SEGA has announced that the Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. World Stage Closed Beta Test will kick off on Thursday, September 11 at 04:00 BST and run until the same time on Tuesday, September 16.
The beta will be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam, giving players across platforms a chance to try the game ahead of its October 30 launch.
First revealed during The Evo Showcase on Day 1 of Evo 2025 last month, World Stage brings several long‑requested features to the series. These include a brand‑new single‑player mode, expanded training tools, and the addition of Dural as a playable fighter. The update also introduces crossplay with rollback netcode, promising a smoother and more competitive online experience.
Beta Dates and Times
The Closed Beta Test will begin and end at the same hour globally, so here’s when it starts in major regions:
Los Angeles, USA (PDT) – Sept 10, 8:00 PM
New York, USA (EDT) – Sept 10, 11:00 PM
London, UK (BST) – Sept 11, 4:00 AM
Berlin, Germany (CEST) – Sept 11, 5:00 AM
Tokyo, Japan (JST) – Sept 11, 12:00 PM
Sydney, Australia (AEST) – Sept 11, 1:00 PM
Players will have access to Ranked Mode, Online Matchmaking, Offline Training Mode, and Offline Arcade Mode throughout the beta period.
How to Join Closed Beta
PC (Steam): Visit the Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. Steam page and click the Request Access button under the World Tour Stage Ver. Beta listing.
Consoles (PS5/Xbox Series X|S): Create a free SEGA account at sega-account.com. Once the beta is live, head to cp.sega-account.com to claim your beta code from the campaign site.
As a thank‑you, all participants will receive a special in‑game title when the full game launches — so even if you’re just curious, jumping in could earn you a little exclusive flair.
Progression Note: Gameplay progress from the Closed Beta will not carry over to the full release.
Pricing and Release Details
Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. World Stage launches on October 30 for $19.99 — the same price as the previous Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. release.
PS4 Upgrade – Owners of Virtua Fighter 5 Ultimate Showdown on PS4 can upgrade to the PS5 World Stage version for $9.99.
Steam Update – Existing Steam owners of Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. will receive a free automatic update to the World Stage edition on release day.
With new modes, crossplay, and a global beta just around the corner, World Stage is shaping up to be a major step forward for the series.
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