Mai Shiranui has caused a huge surge of interest in Street Fighter 6

Street Fighter 6 welcomes a new fighter, reigniting player interest! The popular Capcom fighting game, boasting 4.4 million copies sold by December 31st, 2024, has added Mai Shiranui from the Fatal Fury series.

This addition, the third character in the game's second season, has significantly boosted Street Fighter 6's popularity. Steam's peak concurrent players surged past 63,000 on Mai's release day—a remarkable increase from the previous peak of 24-27,000 and the best result since May 2024.

Access to Mai is granted through the Battle Pass. World Tour mode allows players to cultivate a relationship with Mai, learn her moves, and then put their skills to the test in Battle Hub. A second costume, inspired by her appearance in Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves, is also available.

The Battle Hub also features a temporary guest appearance by Professor Woshige, a renowned fighting game developer, playable until March 10th. The update also includes new Master League ranks and rewards.

Capcom showcased Mai's impressive fighting techniques in a dedicated trailer.