New VIRTUA FIGHTER CROSSROADS Trailer Revealed! Introducing New Fighter Lionel Rafale

SEGA CORPORATION released the latest video for VIRTUA FIGHTER CROSSROADS, scheduled to launch in 2027.
The showcase introduced the new character Lionel Rafale, who appears in the story.

New Character Lionel Rafale Joins VIRTUA FIGHTER CROSSROADS!

At midnight on Friday, October 30, 2026, SEGA CORPORATION revealed the latest trailer for VIRTUA FIGHTER CROSSROADS.
The video unveiled the new character Lionel Rafale.

PR TIMES

Lionel is a young martial artist who appears in the city of Vilasapara, the stage of the story.
However, his true motives for visiting Vilasapara remain unknown.

In street fights, his combat prowess is great enough to overwhelm the protagonist, Cielo.
Even in the trailer, he literally stomps Cielo into the ground.

PR TIMES

A Tourou-ken fighting stance, the surname Rafale, and lines referring to his father.
For longtime fans of the Virtua Fighter series, it is impossible not to be reminded of Lion Rafale by this new fighter, Lionel Rafale.
Keep an eye out for this enigmatic figure and his extraordinary strength.

For more details and future updates, please check the official VIRTUA FIGHTER CROSSROADS website or the official X account (@VFCROSSROADS).

VIRTUA FIGHTER CROSSROADS
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"Les jeux sont faits, rien ne va plus."
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A mysterious young martial artist named Lionel has arrived in the city of Vilasapara.
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A highly skilled fighter capable of outclassing Cielo in a street fight, he is a force to be reckoned with. But what… pic.twitter.com/W9cOl674KF

— VIRTUA FIGHTER CROSSROADS (@VFCROSSROADS) October 29, 2026