Street Fighter 6reinvigorated the series with a strong launch that made up for the controversial beginning of its predecessor in the eyes of many players, and it has continued its run with the consistent release of post-game content since. Costumes for both fighters and Battle Hub avatars have made up the bulk of DLC offerings, butStreet Fighter 6’s DLC characters are set to remain the game’s biggest draw for what could be years to come. As the impending release of Akuma will mark the end of Season 1, players have now shifted their attention to speculating about what the next could look like.
Rashid and Ed have been enjoyable for many who appreciate their continuation of some ofSF5’s best elements, butStreet Fighter 6’s Akumais now set to spark far more hype than the newcomer A.K.I. was able to drum up. With rumors of an updated edition of the game potentially on the way, many players are excited for the chance to see highly requested balancing changes alongside beloved returning characters.
Season 2 and Akuma’s Upcoming Changes
Akuma appeared as an earlyDLC character inStreet Fighter 5who helped that game pick up steam, and he’s now going to appear as an even further progression of that new iteration. Older and more imposing than ever, this Akuma could bring more equally fierce or controlled energy into his fighting style that sets the tone for the game moving forward when he arrives.
Capcom Likely Understands Player Reception to Season 1
The power ofSF6’s Drive Rush and Perfect Parryin terms of the advantage they can grant players has made them a popular topic of community feedback towards Capcom, as they have become the defining mechanics of the entire competitive experience in the eyes of many players. Toning down Drive Rush and Perfect Parry by making them more punishable, making Drive Reversal more effective by reducing its start-up, and bringing some more balance to the overall roster to circumvent the dominance of characters like Luke are all changes that players have been requesting for months.It’s possible fans see some of this come Season 2.
Season 2 DLC Character Predictions and the Possibility of Super Street Fighter 6
Older unconfirmed rumors from before the game’s initial launch have indicated that there could be updated editions in the form of aSuper Street Fighter 6and beyond, and some players have begun to express that the current climate may be a good time for this. New content for World Tour mode that provides more incentive to play this single-player content by tying it into the series narrative could go a long way in retaining interest, and there are several characters like Cody with strong ties toSF6andFinal Fight’s Metro Citywho have yet to appear. Considering fan requests, relevancy to the setting, and the roles already filled by the current fighters, these characters have a good chance of showing up in Season 2:
An Updated Edition Could Allow for More than Four Characters Per Season
There has been some discontent over the prevalence of Battle Hub avatar costumes versus the comparatively fewer offerings for actual fighters, but another area that Capcom could address is the reduced scale ofStreet Fighter 6’s Season 1.SF5normalized featuring 6 new characters in a single seasonal pass, and perhaps the impact of a package as substantial as something likeSuper Street Fighter 6for Season 2 could warrant additions to the roster and single-player content which go further than just DLC.
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.
