Recap: Street Fighter 6 Showcase
Capcom recently held an online event for Street Fighter 6, which streamed on April 20 (April 21 in Manila) via the game's official YouTube channel and was hosted by rapper Lil Wayne.
The developers really put a lot of effort in the showcase, giving gamers a glimpse of what to expect from the soon-to-be-released fighting game. The stream provided details on the game's new features such as World Tour, Battle Hub, and Fighting Ground. of course, the event wouldn't be without the announcement of new DLC characters prior to the game's official release.
On that note, here are some of the highlights from the online event:
World Tour
Bring your customized avatar from World Tour into the Battle Hub for the chaos that is Avatar Battles.
— Street Fighter (@StreetFighter) April 20, 2023
Hit the streets in World Tour with RPG-like mechanics and an overarching story.
🥊 Pre-Order #StreetFighter6 - https://t.co/MHy8tcCZ5R pic.twitter.com/Sx6mBlnlFz
Street Fighter 6 has a feature that lets players create their own avatar and go on a World Tour with RPG-like elements. Cutscenes with Street Fighter 6 characters can be unlocked by completing in-game missions.
Build a personal connection with the legendary fighters in World Tour by giving them gifts and completing missions.
— Street Fighter (@StreetFighter) April 21, 2023
You just might unlock a heartwarming cutscene like this one with Jamie. 😊 pic.twitter.com/oLnQstBs08
Players can upgrade their avatar's Skill Tree by acquiring consumable items and purchasing food at eateries.
World Tour contains RPG-elements such as consumable items, eateries to purchase food, and a Skill Tree to improve your avatar the way you see fit! pic.twitter.com/RG8vq5hWP0
— Street Fighter (@StreetFighter) April 22, 2023
Battle Hub
Bring your avatar from World Tour into the Battle Hub for Avatar Battles!
— Street Fighter (@StreetFighter) April 24, 2023
Test out your customized move set against other players online in this wild mode where creativity shines. pic.twitter.com/DQGiCEbGUU
The avatar created via the World Tour feature can be used on the game's Battle Hub for Avatar Battles. Test your avatar's skills against other players online with Battle Hub's "Wild Mode."
Bring your avatar from World Tour into the Battle Hub for Avatar Battles!
— Street Fighter (@StreetFighter) April 24, 2023
Test out your customized move set against other players online in this wild mode where creativity shines. pic.twitter.com/DQGiCEbGUU
Players can also create a group or "clubs" with other players on Battle Hub. Show off some swag with customized uniforms for all members of a particular club.
Like friends in a new city, you can create Clubs in the Battle Hub to find like-minded players to group up.
— Street Fighter (@StreetFighter) April 25, 2023
Squad up with customizable uniforms only your members can wear. pic.twitter.com/FDTfArEQ6H
Change The Rules In Extreme Battle Mode
Goofy. Unpredictable...Educational?
— Street Fighter (@StreetFighter) April 28, 2023
Extreme Battle is all three combined into one fantastic mode with a number of Rules and Gimmicks to alter your fights. pic.twitter.com/W0IWx2SUwi
Bored with the usual matches? You can customize fights in Extreme Battle Mode. This new mode can add more challenge and fun to each match.
Battle Damage
Ouch! Turn on the Battle Damage Feature to see all the legendary fighters in a bruised, cut, and increasingly sweaty state.
— Street Fighter (@StreetFighter) April 26, 2023
We have a feeling that last one will be popular... 😰 pic.twitter.com/UoNu5jWIr4
Wanna see blood? Just turn on the Battle Damage Feature and you can see your favorite fighters get cuts, bruises, and be sweaty in the game.
New Fighters Joining The Gang
Four new fighters were revealed during the stream. Technically, one is a newcomer and the rest are returnees in this batch.
Behold, the next legendary fighters to join #StreetFighter6!
— Street Fighter (@StreetFighter) April 20, 2023
🌪️ Rashid - Summer 2023
💅 A.K.I. - Autumn 2023
🥊 Ed - Winter 2024
😈 Akuma - Spring 2024 pic.twitter.com/UJTX7i9gKo
Rashid, who made his first appearance in Street Fighter 5, is making a comeback in the game. He will be available as DLC in Summer 2023. Newcomer A.K.I. will make her debut on Autumn 2023. Also returning to the game is Ed, who last appeared in Street Fighter 5, is coming in Winter 2024. Lastly, Akuma/Gouki is scheduled to arrive in Spring 2024.
The game's demo is now available on Playstation 4/5, Xbox Series X/S and Steam.
Street Fighter 6 hits consoles and PC on June 2, 2023.
