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.
• 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.

A new gameplay trailer for Street Fighter 6 offers fans an exciting glimpse at Mai Shiranui, confirming her addition to the roster on February 5. This eagerly awaited release comes after a significant content gap since the launch of the second Year 2 DLC character, Terry Bogard, on September 24, 2024. Fans have been craving more content, and Capcom's announcement at Summer Game Fest about a second year of content for Street Fighter 6 was met with enthusiasm, especially with the collaboration between Capcom and SNK to bring iconic fighters Terry Bogard and Mai Shiranui into the game, along with M. Bison and Elena.

The latest trailer showcases Mai Shiranui in her classic Fatal Fury costume and her new look from the upcoming Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves. Capcom ensures that Street Fighter 6's version of Mai will feel familiar to long-time fans while introducing unique properties and motion input moves instead of charge attacks. Mai retains her iconic fans and other classic moves, with the added ability to earn "Flame Stacks" that enhance her moves further.

Street Fighter 6 Mai Shiranui Launch Date

• February 5

Capcom also provided a sneak peek into Mai's storyline in Street Fighter 6. Unlike Terry's quest to test his skills against formidable opponents, Mai's journey to Metro City is driven by her search for Terry's brother, Andy, whom she believes visited the city recently. Her adventure leads her to confront other characters, such as Juri, testing her abilities and skills.

The long wait between DLC releases has led to some frustration among fans, particularly regarding the silence from Capcom on major updates and the game's battle pass system. The recent Boot Camp Bonanza battle pass focused heavily on customization items but lacked the character skins that fans have come to expect, a feature that was regularly updated in Street Fighter 5. Despite these concerns, the anticipation for Mai Shiranui's addition to Street Fighter 6 remains high.