Street Fighter 6 Players Frustrated by Lack of Character Costumes

Street Fighter 6's Latest Battle Pass Sparks Outrage Over Lack of Character Costumes

Street Fighter 6 players are expressing significant dissatisfaction with the recently unveiled "Boot Camp Bonanza" battle pass. While the pass offers various customization options like avatars and stickers, the absence of new character costumes has ignited a firestorm of criticism across social media platforms like YouTube and Twitter. Many fans question the prioritization of less desirable items over highly anticipated character costumes, particularly given the potential for increased profitability from costume sales.

The backlash is particularly intense given the extended drought of new character costumes. The last release of new outfits was in December 2023, leaving players frustrated by the lack of updates over a year later. This contrasts sharply with the more frequent costume releases seen in Street Fighter 5, fueling comparisons and further intensifying negative sentiment towards Capcom's approach to Street Fighter 6's post-launch content.

The controversy highlights ongoing concerns regarding Street Fighter 6's live-service model. While the core gameplay, including the innovative Drive mechanic, remains a strong draw, the perceived shortcomings in DLC and premium content continue to alienate a segment of the fanbase. The overwhelmingly negative response to the battle pass underscores the importance of addressing player expectations regarding future content updates. Whether Capcom will respond to this widespread criticism remains to be seen.