Street Fighter 6 Fans Rejoice: February 5 Brings Good News

Summary

• Mai Shiranui will be added to Street Fighter 6 on February 5, bringing her classic moves with unique changes.
• As well as having motion input moves, players can get her classic outfit and new Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves costumes.
• Mai's storyline in Street Fighter 6 involves tracking down Terry's brother Andy in Metro City, facing off against challengers.

The excitement is building as Street Fighter 6 fans get their best look yet at Mai Shiranui in the latest gameplay trailer. This trailer not only showcases her in action but also confirms her addition to the roster on February 5, 2025. The anticipation has been high, especially since the last Year 2 DLC character, Terry Bogard, was released on September 24, 2024, leaving a significant gap in new content.

Capcom made waves at Summer Game Fest by announcing a second year of content for Street Fighter 6, which was met with enthusiastic responses. The highlight of this announcement was the collaboration between Capcom and SNK, bringing iconic fighters Terry Bogard and Mai Shiranui into the game. Alongside them, M. Bison and Elena were also confirmed. With Bison and Terry already available, the focus now shifts to Mai's imminent release.

The latest trailer provides an in-depth look at Mai Shiranui, featuring her classic Fatal Fury costume and her new look from the upcoming City of the Wolves. Capcom has ensured that Street Fighter 6's version of Mai will feel familiar to longtime fans, while introducing unique properties to her moves. Instead of charge attacks, Mai will use motion input moves, retaining her fans and other classic moves. Additionally, she can earn "Flame Stacks" to enhance her abilities further.

Street Fighter 6 Mai Shiranui Launch Date

• February 5

Capcom has also teased Mai's storyline within Street Fighter 6. While Terry's journey was about testing his skills against strong opponents, Mai's mission is more personal. She visits Metro City to track down Terry's brother, Andy, whom she believes visited recently. Her journey leads to encounters with other characters, such as Juri, who challenge her skills and abilities.

The long wait between DLC releases has left many fans feeling frustrated with the relative silence from Capcom, not just regarding major updates but also the game's battle pass system. The recent Boot Camp Bonanza battle pass, while offering a variety of customization items, was criticized for lacking character skins and focusing more on avatar items. Fans have expressed their disappointment, especially when compared to Street Fighter 5, which regularly added new character skins.