Street Fighter 6has been confirmed to make an appearance at San Diego TwitchCon. Since its announcement in February, fighting game fans have been curious as to how the newest entry in the series will turn out. The aesthetic changes and new gameplay additions makeStreet Fighter 6a fresh, new title for fans of the genre. Its appearance at TwitchCon shows Capcom’s push for the newest entry to garner as much of the spotlight before its release in 2023.
Street Fighter 5was an exciting new entry in the long-running series that introduced new mechanics and new characters for the fanbase to sink their teeth into. Additions such asV-Triggers and other similarly named mechanicsmade gameplay much more tactical. However, after years ofStreet Fighter 5,a new entry was due to make its appearance, especially after the introduction of the character Luke. Upon his announcement, Capcom said that he would represent howStreet Fighter 6would play.
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Street Fighter 6’s presence at TwitchCon was announced by theStreet FighterTwitter account on September 28. Attendees will be able to play a demo of the game thatfeatures eight ofStreet Fighter 6’splayable cast, including Ryu, Ken, Juri, Kimberly, Chun-Li, Guile, Jaime, and Luke. While no other information on the demo has been revealed yet, it more than likely will be a vertical slice of what the full game will actually be.
It seems Capcom is making bold moves with the aesthetic and presentation ofStreet Fighter 6. The urban-hip hop style of this entry hearkens back toThird Strike’s similar aesthetic, albeit with more of a lean on hip hop this time.TheStreet Fighter 6characters that have been revealedare bold, colorful, and expressive, which is necessary for any fighting game worth its salt. Even though Luke’s announcement inStreet Fighter Vwas relatively unexciting, it is refreshing to see him contrasted alongside the rest of the new cast.
The push forStreet Fighter 6’s spotlight shows confidence in its newest entry in the illustrious series. Players can expect a fresh new take on the established formula and its spin on beloved characters.Even if Ken’s initial revealwas shocking for some, it’s clear that Capcom has learned from his appearance inStreet Fighter 5. Everyone returning looks great, and the new characters make the expected season passes exciting.
Street Fighter 6is set to release in 2023 for PC, PS4, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S.
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