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.
• Players can access her classic outfit along with new costumes from Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves, and she will feature motion input moves.
• Mai's storyline in Street Fighter 6 involves tracking down Terry's brother Andy in Metro City, facing off against challengers.

A new gameplay trailer for Street Fighter 6 offers fans their most detailed look yet at Mai Shiranui, confirming her addition to the roster in just a few weeks. The excitement for new content in Street Fighter 6 has been palpable, especially with the last Year 2 DLC character, Terry, having been released on September 24, 2024, leaving a significant gap in content updates.

Capcom surprised fans at Summer Game Fest by announcing a second year of content for Street Fighter 6. The announcement was met with enthusiasm, particularly because Capcom and SNK collaborated to introduce iconic fighters Terry Bogard and Mai Shiranui to the game. Alongside them, M. Bison and Elena were also confirmed. With Bison and Terry already in the game, anticipation now focuses on Mai, slated for release in just a few weeks.

The latest trailer showcases Mai Shiranui in her classic Fatal Fury costume as well as her new look from the upcoming City of the Wolves. Capcom has assured fans that Street Fighter 6's version of Mai will retain her familiar moves, though with unique properties and motion input instead of charge attacks. She keeps her fans and other classic moves, and can earn "Flame Stacks" to enhance her abilities further.

Street Fighter 6 Mai Shiranui Launch Date

• February 5

Capcom 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 simpler: she's in Metro City to track down Terry's brother Andy, whom she believes visited recently. Her journey leads to confrontations with other characters, like Juri, testing her abilities and skills.

The lengthy wait between DLC releases has left many fans frustrated with Capcom's relative silence, not just regarding major updates but also the game's battle pass system. The recent Boot Camp Bonanza battle pass, while rich in customization items, disappointed some fans by focusing on avatar items rather than character skins, a feature that was regularly updated in Street Fighter 5.