Street Fighter 6 is finally on its way, and we likely don’t have too long to wait before we’re all facing off against each other in the Battle Hub. The new entry into the long-running fighting game franchise adopts a brand new art style, incorporating an 80’s graffiti aesthetic, and heaps of bright colors. There are new characters to play as too, as well as a roster of returning fan favorites.
From what we’ve seen, Street Fighter 6 makes intelligent updates to its predecessor, and might just end up being the most accessible game in the series yet. This is largely due to the new control scheme, which allows for combo moves to be triggered by single button presses. It evens things out for new players, and is a great way to learn the movesets of the new fighters before diving deeper.
To help keep you in the loop with all things Street Fighter 6, this page will be regularly updated with all of the latest news on the game. You’ll also find trailers, and details on gameplay as more details are revealed by Capcom. For now, here’s what we know about Street Fighter 6 so far.
Street Fighter 6: cut to the chase
- What is it? Capcom’s sixth mainline entry in the Street Fighter franchise
- When can I play it? TBC 2023
- What can I play it on? PC, PS4, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S
Street Fighter 6 release date and platforms
Street Fighter 6 will release sometime in 2023 for PS5, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, PS4 and PC.
Currently, we don’t have a more firm release date or window than this. We don’t expect Capcom to narrow it down soon, given the ‘2023’ window was provided recently. Predicting when exactly in 2023 we could see Street Fighter 6 is somewhat of a tricky task too.
Several mainline games in the series have released in February, while Street Fighter 4 was released in July, so we imagine the release could be within that period. However, with many developers delaying games due to the Covid-19 pandemic’s impact, we could end up seeing a later release. This could be why Capcom has simply given a 2023 window for now, but that remains speculative.
While nothing is confirmed, then, we think it’s a safe bet that we could see Street Fighter 6 launch somewhere towards the beginning of 2023. However, it’s also worth mentioning that Resident Evil 4 Remake is currently planned for March 2023, so barring any delays, this could be the game to fill that gap.
Street Fighter 6 trailers
World Tour Opening Movie
Capcom formally lifted the lid on its opening movie for the World Tour mode back in September. Thanks to this one minute trailer, we now have a confirmed full launch roster, which we’ll detail more below, but you can check out this trailer right now.
Guile reveal trailer
The all-American World Warrior is officially confirmed to be returning to Street Fighter 6. A brand new trailer showing off Guile was revealed right at the beginning of the Summer Game Fest showcase.
We love Guile’s updated design, and it’s cool to see his V-Trigger skills from Street Fighter 5 be seamlessly integrated into his moveset this time around. Guile usually works extremely well as a keep-out style of fighter, and the return of his iconic Sonic Boom and Flash Kick specials make it look like that’s not changing too much for his latest iteration.
FGC gameplay footage
During Summer Game Fest 2022, Street Fighter 6 was playable and we got some key gameplay footage. This 25 minute video comes from the FGC’s Maximilian Dood, offering a better look at Street Fighter 6 with 4k visuals. Giving us a new look at the Drive Impact mechanics too, you can view this in full below:
Real-Time Commentary trailer
Capcom gave us a look at Street Fight 6’s Real-Time Commentary feature in action during Sony’s State of Play showcase. You can find out more about the new feature in our gameplay section below. Check it out:
Announcement trailer
Thanks to an appearance during State of Play in June 2022, we”ve learned considerably more about Street Fighter 6. This latest trailer gave us a good look at Ryu, Chun-Li, Luke, and a brand-new fighter called Jamie. Showcasing a highly stylized ink-splattered aesthetic, Capcom also revealed a new single-player campaign, a free-roaming 3D mode, and three new modes.
There’s SF6: Fighting Ground, which looks to more classic fighting game experiences, World Tour brings “an immersive single-player story experience” and we witnessed free-roaming 3D gameplay. Finally, we have Battle Hub, which appears to be Street Fighter 6’s multiplayer segment.
Teaser trailer
Street Fighter 6’s announcement teaser trailer was our first look back in February 2022. It showcased somewhat realistic visuals – a definite departure from the more cartoonish looks of Street Fighters past. In fact, the visuals remind us slightly of Devil May Cry 5, leading us to believe that Street Fighter 6 could be running on Capcom’s flagship RE Engine.
The trailer features newcomer Luke, who debuted as the fifth character in Street Fighter 5’s final season. This young MMA brawler is squaring up against a much older-looking (not to mention much wider) Ryu, the iconic protagonist of the Street Fighter series.
Some added visual flair closes out the trailer, with both characters assuming stances that flush the screen with color. Similar to Street Fighter 5, then, it could be that every character in the Street Fighter 6 roster will feature a unique color scheme tied to the activation of their special moves.
Street Fighter 6 roster
Thanks to the World Tour Opening Movie reveal, Capcom has now outlined the full launch roster for Street Fighter. While DLC characters are inevitable additions, here’s who players can expect off the bat: Luke, Jamie, Manon, Kimberly, Marisa, Lily, JP, Juri, Dee Jay, Cammy, Ryu, E. Honda, Blanka, Guile, Ken, Chun-Li, Zangief, and Dhalsim.
Of these characters, Kimberly and Jamie are brand new. In terms of fighting styles, Jamie is a professional dancer, so has extremely acrobatic moves and skills. He is described on the official SF6 blog (opens in new tab) as follows:
“This self-styled Chinatown peacekeeper aspires to the example set by Yun and Yang, the Twin Dragons. An expert dancer, Jamie places justice and friendship above all else, defending his town with martial skill.”
Kimberly on the other hand, is basically an aspiring ninja with a spray can. She has heaps of visual flair, and a fun 80s aesthetic. Here’s how she’s described on the same blog:
“Uninvited student to Guy, the 39th successor to Bushinryu. Kimberly had an ordinary upbringing, but she’s a genuine prodigy who graduated college early…and now wants to be a ninja. Loves ’80s pop culture.”
This official reveal wasn’t the first time we learned about this roster however. Shortly after the game’s announcement trailer dropped, leaked images (opens in new tab) and videos began circulating online that showed then-unconfirmed characters. Capcom later addressed the leak through the official Street Fighter Twitter (opens in new tab), stating:
“As residents of Metro City, we’ve all seen things we weren’t supposed to see, but we’re all in this together. We appreciate all the positive reactions. Thank you for the support!”
Street Fighter 6 gameplay
Street Fighter 6 will is set to bring back several returning modes alongside two new modes. Fighting Ground looks to offer a classic fighting game experience and will include Arcade Mode, online matches, Training Mode, local versus battles, and more, according to Capcom.
In addition to these returning modes, Street Fighter 6 will introduce the Battle Hub and World Tour modes. World Tour will offer “an immersive single-player story experience” and, from the announcement trailer, appears to allow for free-roaming 3D gameplay. Battle Hub, on the other hand, appears to be Street Fighter 6’s multiplayer segment, though exact details on this haven’t been shared as of yet.
But it’s not just new modes that Capcom is introducing in Street Fighter 6. Drive Gauge is a new battle system mechanic that aims to allow for more “creativity”. This gauge can be used to perform five different techniques that will improve your defense or offense.
“A Drive Impact is a powerful strike that can absorb an opponent’s incoming attack and can lead to a wall splat,” Capcom writes in a PlayStation Blog post (opens in new tab). “Use Drive Parry to repel your opponent’s attack and refill your Drive Gauge. Cancel out of a Drive Parry or normal attack into a Drive Rush to quickly close in on your opponent. Overdrive Arts are similar to EX Moves from past games that power up your Special Moves. Use Drive Reversal to perform a counterattack to get you out of tight situations. One gauge, five techniques, unlimited possibilities. Use your creativity to choose which technique to utilize and when.”
Street Fighter 6 also aims to be more accessible to new players with the introduction of the Modern Control Type. While the Classic Control Type will still be available, the new type will allow for “easier inputs” for Special moves, so you can simply use the Special Move button with a directional input to unleash your extravagant fury.
Another new addition for Street Fighter 6 is the Real-Time Commentary feature which sees real-life fighting game commentators (Jeremy ‘Vicious’ Lopex in English and Aru in Japanese are confirmed) lending their voices to the game commentating on your fights as they happen and providing explanations about the gameplay.
Street Fighter 6 news & rumors
Rated in South Korea
Street Fighter 6 has received a 15 rating in South Korea (opens in new tab) for ‘expressions of physical violence in illustrations in addition to basic fighting expression.’ This could mean that the game is coming sooner than we think. We’ll have to wait and see.
Players get ahold of the hilarious character creator
Thanks to the recent network test, players were able to try out the new character creator. It’s seriously deep, resulting in some absolute abominations (thanks Eurogamer (opens in new tab)), which could then be used in the game’s social spaces.
A fresh look at gameplay
Capcom’s not keeping quiet about Street Fighter 6. Alongside the full roster reveal, we received over two hours of raw gameplay footage, thanks to fighting games legend Justin Wong. Just keep in mind that isn’t exactly a finished build but its a great look at what to expect, and you can view that in full below:
Runs on the RE Engine
Capcom’s RE Engine has been the engine of choice for most of Capcom’s recent AAA projects including Resident Evil Village, Devil May Cry 5 and Monster Hunter Rise, so it’s no surprise that Street Fighter 6 is also being built in this engine.
“With the RE Engine, you’ll notice enhanced visuals in every aspect of the game,” Capcom explained in a PlayStation Blog post (opens in new tab). “Beads of sweat will roll down across skin, muscles will tense up when used, and cherry blossom petals will flitter and twirl in line with a character’s movement. Pair this graphics upgrade with the explosive splashes of paint and the striking graffiti treatment, and you’ll end up with an art style distinct to Street Fighter 6.”
Every major Capcom IP has been built on the engine in recent years, including upcoming 2023 releases Pragmata and Exoprimal.
Of course, any major new game by Capcom for the next few years at least will be RE Engine. https://t.co/YsuaL7i1b4February 21, 2022
Ryu’s design based on his real-world inspiration?
Ever wondered why Ryu appears to be built like a fridge in Street Fighter 6? His latest rendition is perhaps the widest we’ve ever seen, but there may be a very good reason for that.
Fans have speculated that Ryu’s look in Street Fighter 6 is directly based on the character’s real-world inspiration; that of Kyokushin style karate founder Masutatsu Oyama. Oyama is one of Japan’s most influential martial artists and earned himself the nickname of “The Godhand” (thanks, EventHubs (opens in new tab)).
Oyama’s iconically stocky form could well be the inspiration for the older, more chiseled Ryu we see in Street Fighter 6.
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