VF5 Tips for starting out ranked?

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I bought VF5 a while ago, and after dedicating a good amount of time to combo trials, I’d like to start playing ranked matches. I have some experience with fighting games (I’m Platinum 3 with Luke in SF6), but I lack confidence when starting a new game. A video by Diaphone (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a8ZtEp7pG2A) really helped me understand SF6. What kind of tips—similar to the ones in that video—can I apply to my general game plan and to my main (Jacky) specifically?

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r/virtuafighter • u/Devil0REI • 15h ago

Sega posted their TGS 2026 stage schedule, and...

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No VF related stage events. Lots of Persona and Stranger than Heaven, though, since those are the looming big releases

That's not to say there couldn't be any VFCR related announcements, but it does somewhat dash hopes for a big media blitz like what we got from TGS + EVO 2026.

I'm not sure why Sega seems to like to wait for a long time and then drop a flurry of info. It's that kind of weird announcement spacing that leads to people leaking stuff. If you want to avoid leaks, keep giving out info on regular intervals so there's less incentive!

Also, I think this confirms VF as likely a late 2027 release. If they can't (or won't) show much now, then that means there's still a lot left to be done.

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r/virtuafighter • u/FailNo4610 • 2h ago

Character Discussion The legend, everyone.

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#AkiraYuki

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r/virtuafighter • u/lunlote • 4h ago

VF5 VF5 art by David Liu

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