Virtua Fighter Crossroads adds Lionel Rafale
Sega and Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio have revealed a new trailer for Virtua Fighter Crossroads introducing the character Lionel Rafale. Billed as a mysterious young martial artist arriving in the city of Vilasapara, Lionel is capable of outclassing Cielo in a street fight. The upcoming fighting game is scheduled to launch in 2027 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. The latest character reveal also featured a tribute following the passing of Virtua Fighter Crossroads Producer Parisi Giuseppe.
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- ✓ Lionel Rafale has been added to Virtua Fighter Crossroads by publisher Sega and developer Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio.
- ✓ Lionel Rafale is the son of Lion Rafale.
- ✓ Virtua Fighter Crossroads is scheduled for release in 2027 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
- ✓ Deceased Virtua Fighter Crossroads Producer Parisi Giuseppe was honored following the latest trailer.
What changed
Sega released a new character trailer introducing Lionel Rafale to the Virtua Fighter Crossroads roster.
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Lionel Rafale Joins Virtua Fighter Crossroads
Sega and Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio have revealed a new trailer for Virtua Fighter Crossroads introducing the character Lionel Rafale. Billed as a mysterious young martial artist arriving in the city of Vilasapara, Lionel is capable of outclassing Cielo in a street fight. The upcoming fighting game is scheduled to launch in 2027 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. The latest character reveal also featured a tribute following the passing of Virtua Fighter Crossroads Producer Parisi Giuseppe.
Why it matters
Lionel Rafale is the son of legacy character Lion Rafale, who originally debuted in Virtua Fighter 2 in 1994. Sega previously teased an announcement for the game on October 29. The project is developed by Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio and published by Sega.
What is confirmed
- Lionel Rafale has been added to Virtua Fighter Crossroads by publisher Sega and developer Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio.
- Lionel Rafale is the son of Lion Rafale.
- Virtua Fighter Crossroads is scheduled for release in 2027 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
- Deceased Virtua Fighter Crossroads Producer Parisi Giuseppe was honored following the latest trailer.
Still unconfirmed
- Lionel Rafale has a possible connection to a classic character.
What to watch next
- Additional character reveals and trailers for Virtua Fighter Crossroads
- Specific release date announcements for 2027
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