Street Fighter 6 Fans Rejoice: February 5 Brings Exciting News

Summary

• Mai Shiranui will join the roster of Street Fighter 6 on February 5, bringing her iconic moves with unique modifications.
• Players can access her classic outfit as well as new costumes inspired by Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves.
• Mai's narrative in Street Fighter 6 involves her search for Terry's brother, Andy, in Metro City, leading to confrontations with various challengers.

A new gameplay trailer for Street Fighter 6 offers fans an exciting glimpse at Mai Shiranui, confirming her addition to the game in just a few weeks. The anticipation for new content in Street Fighter 6 has been high, especially following the release of the second Year 2 DLC character, Terry Bogard, on September 24, 2024. This marks a significant gap in content updates, fueling fans' eagerness for more.

Capcom created a buzz at Summer Game Fest by announcing another year of content for Street Fighter 6. The announcement was met with enthusiasm, particularly due to the collaboration between Capcom and SNK, which brought iconic fighters Terry Bogard and Mai Shiranui into the fold. Additionally, M. Bison and Elena were confirmed for the roster. With Bison and Terry already available, the spotlight now shines on Mai, who is set to join the game soon.

The latest trailer showcases Mai Shiranui in her classic Fatal Fury costume, as well as a fresh look from the upcoming City of the Wolves. Capcom ensures that Street Fighter 6's version of Mai will resonate with long-time fans, featuring her familiar moves with some unique tweaks. Instead of charge attacks, Mai uses motion input moves, and she retains her iconic fans. Players can also earn "Flame Stacks" to enhance her moves further.

Street Fighter 6 Mai Shiranui Launch Date

• February 5

Capcom also provided a sneak peek into Mai's storyline in Street Fighter 6. While Terry's journey focused on challenging strong opponents, Mai's mission is more straightforward. She visits Metro City to locate Terry's brother, Andy, whom she believes was recently there. Her search leads her to face off against other characters, including Juri, testing her skills and abilities.

The extended period between DLC releases has left many fans feeling frustrated with the relative silence from Capcom, not only regarding major updates but also the game's battle pass system. The recent Boot Camp Bonanza battle pass offered numerous customization items but lacked new character skins, focusing instead on avatar items. This has been a point of contention, as Street Fighter 5 frequently added new character skins, a feature fans miss in Street Fighter 6.