Virtua Fighter 4 is a fighting game developed by Sega for the PlayStation 2, released in 2001. It is the fourth installment in the Virtua Fighter series and is notable for its introduction of online features to arcade gaming through VF.NET in Japan. This innovation paved the way for various arcade network systems and significantly influenced multiplayer gaming in arcades.
Virtual Fighter 4 is the fourth game in the Virtua Fighter series.
In Japan, Virtua Fighter 4 is famous for spearheading and opening the market for internet functionality in arcades. VF.NET started in Japan in 2001, and since companies have created their own arcade networks, e-Amusement by Konami, NESiCAxLive by Taito and Square Enix, and ALL.Net by Sega and Bandai Namco.