Introduction
Attention, gamers, and Street Fighter fans! The wait is almost over, as Street Fighter 6 is set to launch on June 2, 2023, for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Windows, and Xbox Series X/S. With a host of new features, game modes, and characters, this installment promises to be the ultimate fighting experience for both new and seasoned players. Let’s dive into what makes Street Fighter 6 so special!
Revolutionary Game Modes
- Fighting Ground
- World Tour
- Battle Hub
Street Fighter 6 features three game modes: Fighting Ground, World Tour, and Battle Hub. Fighting Ground offers both local and online versus battles, training, and arcade modes, with traditional 2D fighting gameplay. World Tour is a single-player story mode with customizable player avatars and action-adventure gameplay in 3D environments. Meanwhile, Battle Hub serves as an online lobby mode, featuring customizable player avatars from World Tour and additional features yet to be revealed.
Innovative Drive Gauge System
- Encourages player creativity
- Five different techniques to prioritize
- Builds on mechanics from previous games
The game’s main fighting gameplay revolves around the Drive Gauge system, designed to promote player creativity. The gauge can be utilized for five different techniques, allowing players to choose which to prioritize. Many of the Drive Gauge’s mechanics are based on previous Street Fighter mainline games, such as Parry, Focus Attack, EX moves, and more.
Control Schemes and Super Combos
- Classic, Modern, and Dynamic control schemes
- Multiple super combos inspired by Street Fighter Alpha and Ultra Street Fighter IV
Street Fighter 6 offers three control schemes: Classic, Modern, and Dynamic. The Classic scheme features a six-button layout similar to previous entries, while the Modern scheme assigns special moves to a single button combined with a directional input. The Dynamic scheme, only available in certain parts of Fighting Ground mode, uses a single button auto attack layout based on the range performed.
The game brings back the multiple super combo system from the Street Fighter Alpha sub-series and the Ultra Combo W variant from Ultra Street Fighter IV. Each character has three super combos based on their respective level gauge.
Real-Time Commentary System
- English and Japanese play-by-play and color commentators
- Eight different commentators for a tournament-style feel
A new feature in Street Fighter 6 is the real-time commentary system, with English and Japanese commentators providing play-by-play and color commentary. This feature adds a tournament-style feel to the game, with a total of eight different commentators to choose from.
Roster of Characters
- 18 characters at launch
- Bold new additions to the series
The game launches with a base roster of 18 characters, including series favorites like Ryu, Chun-Li, and Ken, as well as bold new additions such as Jamie, JP, Kimberly, Lily, Luke, Manon, and Marisa.
In Conclusion: The Ultimate Fighting Experience Awaits
Street Fighter 6 is set to deliver the ultimate fighting experience for fans old and new, with its innovative game modes, Drive Gauge system, control schemes, real-time commentary, and exciting roster of characters. Mark your calendars for June 2, 2023, and prepare for the most exhilarating Street Fighter game yet!
[Internal Link: Check out our previous blog post on the evolution of the Street Fighter series and its impact on the fighting game genre!]
