The recent Street Fighter 6 Showcase, hosted by rap icon Lil Wayne, provided an extensive look at the much-awaited game, with numerous revelations about its gameplay, features, and demo release. The demo is currently available for PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 users and will be accessible for Xbox and Steam players on April 26th, 2023. The full game is slated for release on June 2nd, 2023, for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam.
World Tour, an all-new single-player story mode, allows players to create custom avatars and journey through various locations worldwide. The game introduces RPG elements like consuming items and food to recover vitality, acquire buffs or inflict debuffs, leveling up, and earning skill points to spend on a skill tree for further move set customization. Players can learn special moves from 18 launch characters and increase their bonds with Masters by giving them presents and completing missions, unlocking new cutscenes in the process.
Custom Avatar Battles enable players to engage their uniquely created characters against others online. Innovative sound design and accessibility features have been incorporated to assist players in understanding their in-game positions, attack heights, cross-ups, Drive Gauge status, and more. Street Fighter 6 offers three control types: Classic, Modern, and Dynamic, the latter featuring AI-assisted attacks and combos.
Arcade Mode, a single-player mode, allows players to face computer-controlled opponents and discover each character’s story. Completing Arcade Mode with each character unlocks and displays beautiful illustrations in the Gallery. Players can also upload their scores to online leaderboards. Additionally, customizable match formats include options like Single Elimination, Doubles, and Teams.
Extreme Battle introduces fun rulesets and challenges, such as Running Bulls and a unique version of hot potato. This mode is perfect for learning the basics of the game or enjoying chaotic gameplay at parties. Online play is improved with Custom Rooms, which can accommodate up to 16 players and support One on One, Extreme Battle, or Training modes.
Ranked Matches have been revamped to reduce the pressure of losing a match. Rank-down protection, no League Points loss for Rookies upon defeat, and no League demotions for Iron-Gold and Master rank players are some of the notable changes. Each character also has individual ranks, making it easier to try new characters in Ranked Matches.
Other features include the Battle Damage Feature, which shows characters’ wear and tear during fights, Club creation in the Battle Hub for playing with friends, and the introduction of four new characters during Year 1: Rashid, A.K.I., Ed, and Akuma. The demo is available now for PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 users, with Xbox Series X|S and PC access beginning April 26th.
Platforms: PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Microsoft Windows
