2025 is close, and with it come the best fighting games to look forward to. From sequels to the return of a classic to the introduction of new challengers, here are the best fighting games you can’t miss, especially if you’re looking for a good brawl.
Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O
Release Date: 27 January, 2025
Platforms: PC (Steam)
Virtua Fighter may not be as big as Tekken or Street Fighter, but it still has a following that is passionate about a new title to this day. Due to their love for the franchise, the fans’ wish was granted. A new Virtua Fighter project is in development and to keep them entertained till then Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O is coming on Steam. Virtua Fighter 5 was already a great title when it was first released.
Due to its success the game even got an upgrade by the name of Virtua Fighter 5 Ultimate Showdown. Its fun combat, memorable characters, and overall appeal are still enjoyed by fans and newcomers alike. Let’s not forget that this was the first arcade fighting game to feature full 3D Polygon graphics. If this is your first time trying Virtua Fighter, I recommend going with Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O and see if it’s your cup of tea or not.
Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves
Release Date: 24 April, 2025
Platforms: PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, PC
Despite some characters appearing in other games like King of Fighters or Street Fighter 6, it has been nearly 26 years since a mainline Fatal Fury game with the last game being Fatal Fury: Mark of the Wolves which was released in 1999.
Now with new game mechanics, online play with rollback netcode, and cross-platform play, Fatal Fury is coming back with a banger that’s bound to be an EVO contender given the already-established success of the recent King of Fighters games. Also, the game is getting guest characters like Chun Li and Ken Masters from Street Fighter to bring in fans of those games as well.
2XKO
Release Date: 2025
Platforms: PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC
Love it or hate it, Riot’s League of Legends franchise has expanded its horizons with major success. With hit series like Arcane, and now a new fighting game, it’s bound to become one of the most talked about fighting games once it releases. Still, we’ll have to wait for more info on the game and see if it can deliver all the hype surrounding it.
Hunter × Hunter: Nen × Impact
Release Date: 2025
Platforms: PS5, Nintendo Switch, PC (Steam)
Hunter × Hunter: Nen × Impact is expected to offer a fresh 2D fighting experience for both fans and newbies after over 12 years without a new game (the most recent being Hunter × Hunter: Wonder Adventure for PSP). Reminiscent of the anime fighting games of the PS2 era, it has the potential to become a dark horse of fighting games, given it delivers well.
Conclusion
These are the best fighting games coming in 2025 to keep your eyes on. Whether you love the genre or just starting new, one of these games could end up making you a fighting game fan. On another note, if you’re an anime fan, I highly recommend checking out the top 2025 anime games you can’t miss.
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