Street Fighter 6 Fans Rejoice: February 5 Brings Exciting News

Summary

• Mai Shiranui will be added to Street Fighter 6 on February 5, bringing her classic moves with unique changes tailored to the game.
• Players can enjoy her traditional outfit alongside new costumes inspired by Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves.
• Mai's storyline involves tracking down Terry's brother Andy in Metro City, leading to exciting confrontations with other characters.

A new gameplay trailer for Street Fighter 6 offers fans an exciting glimpse of Mai Shiranui, confirming her addition to the roster in just a few weeks. Enthusiasts of the game have been eagerly awaiting new content, especially since the release of the second Year 2 DLC character, Terry Bogard, on September 24, 2024, which left a significant gap in content releases.

Capcom surprised many at Summer Game Fest by announcing a second year of content for Street Fighter 6. The announcement was met with enthusiasm, particularly because it revealed a collaboration with SNK to bring iconic fighters Terry Bogard and Mai Shiranui into the mix. Alongside them, M. Bison and Elena were also confirmed. With Bison and Terry already available, all eyes are now on Mai, set to join the roster in just a few weeks.

The latest trailer showcases Mai Shiranui in her classic Fatal Fury costume as well as a new look from the upcoming City of the Wolves. Capcom has ensured that Street Fighter 6's version of Mai will feel familiar to long-time fans, although her moves have been adapted with unique properties and motion inputs instead of charge attacks. She retains her iconic fans and other classic moves, and can now earn "Flame Stacks" to enhance her abilities even further.

Street Fighter 6 Mai Shiranui Launch Date

• February 5

Capcom has also teased Mai's narrative arc within Street Fighter 6. While Terry's journey was focused on testing his skills against formidable opponents, Mai's mission is more personal. She visits Metro City to track down Terry's brother, Andy, whom she believes visited the area recently. Her quest leads her to face off against other characters, including Juri, challenging her skills and prowess.

The extended wait between DLC releases has left many fans feeling frustrated with the relative silence from Capcom, not only regarding major updates but also concerning the game's battle pass system. The recent Boot Camp Bonanza battle pass in Street Fighter 6 included numerous customization items, but fans have pointed out its lack of character skins, focusing instead on avatar items. This has led to ongoing frustration among players who fondly remember the regular addition of new character skins in Street Fighter 5.