Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. Lands on Switch 2 as Shadows DLC Backlash Grows

Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. World Stage is now on Nintendo Switch 2, marking the return of Sega’s classic fighting franchise to Nintendo hardware after years. Meanwhile, the gaming community is buzzing about high DLC prices, especially with Assassin’s Creed Shadows facing heavy criticism for its $90 USD completionist paywall.

Worthplaying recently reviewed Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. World Stage on the Switch 2, contributing to the growing discussion about this title’s portable launch. The Switch 2 version aims to deliver a premium fighting game experience, but competitive players are still questioning how its technical performance stacks up against the PC version.

This release comes during a tough week for gaming value perceptions. On May 21, Amazon slashed prices on Switch 2 games, a move analysts attribute to consumer backlash against DLC pricing from various publishers. Ubisoft stands out as the main target: although Assassin’s Creed Shadows is only $0.99 on Steam right now, players still need to spend around $90 on DLC to unlock the last achievement for full completion.

This pricing model has sparked widespread negative reactions from the gaming community. The backlash reflects a larger trend — just days earlier, Sony faced criticism for dynamic pricing practices during its spring sale on the PS Store. Ubisoft’s AC Shadows also received a PSSR 2.0 patch on May 17 amid the ongoing DLC uproar. Publishers seem to chase quick revenue through post-launch content sales while discounting base game prices to boost installs, which is eroding player trust.

For Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O., the Switch 2 launch is Sega’s chance to test the waters on Nintendo’s new platform with a game that already has a solid reputation on PC. How well the port performs in both docked and handheld modes will be crucial for its staying power in the Switch 2 fighting game lineup, which is still less robust than those on competing platforms at this point in the console’s life.

By The Numbers

AC Shadows Release Date	March 20, 2025
AC Shadows Current Steam Price	$0.99
Estimated 100% Completion DLC Cost	~$90 USD
Community Sentiment (AC Shadows)	Mostly Negative (10 signals)
Switch 2 Game Discount Event	Amazon, May 21, 2026

Steam reviewers have been vocal about their opinions. One reviewer stated, “Avoid. If you hunt to get 100% completions, prepare to shell out $90 USD in DLC to get the last achievement for that hundo. Guess what game in my library is never getting fully completed?” This feeling is echoed across numerous reviews, with completionists calling out Ubisoft’s achievement gating as a major dealbreaker, regardless of the base game’s quality or discounts.

What To Watch

• Technical benchmarks for Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. World Stage on Switch 2 — especially frame rate consistency in handheld mode and online netcode performance. These factors will influence whether competitive players embrace the port.
• Ubisoft’s response to ongoing criticisms about DLC pricing for AC Shadows. If they adjust prices or offer DLC bundles, it could indicate they’re aware of the backlash.
• Whether Amazon’s trend of discounting Switch 2 games spreads to other major retailers. This could suggest Nintendo’s new hardware is already experiencing pricing pressure early in its lifecycle.