Street Fighter 6 Fans Rejoice: February 5 Brings Exciting News

Summary

• Mai Shiranui is set to join the roster of Street Fighter 6 on February 5, bringing her iconic moves with some unique modifications.
• Players can access her classic outfit and new costumes from Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves, along with motion input moves.
• Mai's narrative in Street Fighter 6 revolves around her quest to find Terry's brother Andy in Metro City, where she encounters various challengers.

A new gameplay trailer for Street Fighter 6 offers fans an in-depth look at Mai Shiranui and confirms her addition to the game in just a few weeks. The community has been eagerly anticipating new content for Street Fighter 6, especially since the last DLC character, Terry, was released on September 24, 2024, leaving a significant gap in content updates.

Capcom surprised many at Summer Game Fest by announcing a second year of content for Street Fighter 6. The announcement was well-received, particularly due to the collaboration with SNK, which brought iconic fighters Terry Bogard and Mai Shiranui into the fold. Alongside them, M. Bison and Elena were also confirmed. With Bison and Terry already available, the spotlight now shifts to Mai, who is set to be released soon.

The latest trailer showcases Mai Shiranui in her classic Fatal Fury costume and her new look from the upcoming City of the Wolves. Capcom has assured fans that while Mai's moves will feel familiar, they've been adapted with unique properties and motion inputs rather than charge attacks. She retains her signature fans and other classic moves, and can now earn "Flame Stacks" to further enhance her abilities.

Street Fighter 6 Mai Shiranui Launch Date

• February 5

Capcom also teased Mai's storyline in Street Fighter 6. Unlike Terry, who sought to test his skills against formidable opponents, Mai's mission is more straightforward. She travels to Metro City to find Terry's brother Andy, whom she believes recently visited the area. Along the way, she faces challenges from other characters, such as Juri, testing her combat prowess.

The extended period between DLC releases has left many fans feeling frustrated with the lack of communication from Capcom, particularly regarding major updates and the game's battle pass system. The recent Boot Camp Bonanza battle pass focused heavily on customization items but lacked new character skins, which were a staple in Street Fighter 5. This has led to ongoing dissatisfaction among the player base.