Street Fighter 6 Update Detailed in Latest Dev Blog

Street Fighter 6 Welcomes Mai Shiranui on February 5th

Get ready for some fiery action! Mai Shiranui joins the Street Fighter 6 roster on February 5th, bringing her signature moves and style to Metro City. This highly anticipated addition follows the September 24th, 2024 release of Terry Bogard, marking a significant content update for the game.

The latest gameplay trailer showcases Mai's classic Fatal Fury attire alongside a brand-new costume from Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves. While retaining her iconic moveset, Mai's Street Fighter 6 iteration features unique adjustments, incorporating motion inputs instead of traditional charge attacks. She also gains the ability to build "Flame Stacks," enhancing her already impressive abilities.

Mai's storyline in Street Fighter 6 focuses on her search for Terry Bogard's brother, Andy, leading to encounters with various characters, including Juri, who will test her skills.

This release comes after a period of relative quiet from Capcom regarding major updates and the game's battle pass system. The recent "Boot Camp Bonanza" battle pass, while offering customization options, lacked the character skins that many players desired, sparking some fan frustration. This contrasts with the more frequent skin releases seen in Street Fighter 5. Mai Shiranui's arrival promises to reignite excitement and address some of these concerns.