Summary
Fighting games likeStreet Fighter 6live and die by the uniqueness of every character in their roster. The current lineup is quite diverse, with new and old characters filling out different roles and archetypes, like grappler, shoto, projectile, and mix-up. The game will also get its first boxer: Ed, soon. This DLC character returns from his appearances inSF4andSF5. Capcom often brings back old characters into its new games, which is easier now that they can do so through DLCs. TheStreet Fighterfranchise has accumulated over 121 playable characters over the decades, and many of them have yet to return toStreet Fighter 6.
WhileStreet Fighterfans are spoiled for choice regarding their character roster, this wasn’t always the case. The originalSFonly had Ryu and Ken as its playable characters, and they practically had identical moves. The line-up diversified with therelease ofStreet Fighter 2over 30 years ago, which introduced Chun-Li, Guile, Sagat, Dhalsim, Akuma, and more. The rest was history, as the franchise continued to add more unique fighters to each game. The developers continuously innovate when it comes to moves and mechanics, too. With more than a hundred characters released so far, it’s safe to say that there’s a fighter for almost every type of player, andStreet Fighter 6may want to consider bringing back some missing fan favorites.
Characters That Have Yet to Appear in Street Fighter 6
The DLC characters so far, exceptA.K.I., have appeared in previousSFsequels. Accounting for the recurring characters in the main roster, dozens haven’t returned inStreet Fighter 6. Here’s a list of them, based on the sequels they first appeared in.
Fan-favorite Characters That Should Return in SF6
Some characters are more popular than others for their strength, versatility, and even appearance and charm. As such, there are fighters that many fans are hoping will make a return toStreet Fighter 6. These include:
Street Fighter 6
WHERE TO PLAY
Play legendary masters and new fan favorites like Ryu, Chun-Li, Luke, Jamie, Kimberly and more in this latest edition with each character featuring striking new redesigns and exhilarating cinematic specials.Dominate the Fighting Ground: Street Fighter 6 offers a highly evolved combat system with three control types - Classic, Modern and Dynamic - allowing you to quickly play to your skill level.The new Real Time Commentary Feature adds all the hype of a competitive match as well as easy-to-understand explanations about your gameplay. The Drive Gauge is a new system to manage your resources. Use it wisely in order to claim victory.Explore the Streets in World Tour: Discover the meaning of strength in World Tour, an immersive, single-player story mode. Take your avatar and explore Metro City and beyond. Meet Masters who will take you under their wing and teach you their style and techniques.Seek Rivals in the Battle Hub: The Battle Hub represents a core mode of Street Fighter 6 where players can gather and communicate, and become stronger together. Use the avatar you create in World Tour to check out cabinets on the Battle Hub floor and play against other players, or head over to the Game Center to enjoy some of Capcom’s classic arcade games.
