Street Fighter 6 Fans Set for a Great Day on February 5

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 has given fans their most detailed look at Mai Shiranui yet, confirming her addition to the roster on February 5. The excitement for new content in Street Fighter 6 has been palpable, especially following the release of the second Year 2 DLC character, Terry Bogard, on September 24, 2024. This significant gap in content releases has left fans eager for more.

Capcom surprised many at Summer Game Fest by announcing a second year of content for Street Fighter 6, which was met with enthusiasm. The highlight of Year 2 DLC is the collaboration between Capcom and SNK, bringing 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, all eyes are now on Mai Shiranui's upcoming release.

The latest trailer showcases Mai Shiranui in both 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, with her moves retaining their classic feel but featuring unique properties and motion inputs instead of charge attacks. Players can also earn "Flame Stacks" to enhance her moves further.

Street Fighter 6 Mai Shiranui Launch Date

• February 5

Capcom has also teased Mai's storyline in 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 recently visited the city. Her journey leads her to face off against other characters, including Juri, who challenge her abilities.

The long wait between DLC releases has left many fans feeling frustrated with Capcom's silence on major updates and the game's battle pass system. The recent Boot Camp Bonanza battle pass, which focused on avatar items rather than character skins, has been a point of contention. Fans have expressed their desire for new character skins, a feature that was regularly updated in Street Fighter 5.