Street Fighter 6 Fans Set for Exciting February 5

Summary

• Mai Shiranui will join the roster of Street Fighter 6 on February 5, bringing her classic moves with unique adaptations.
• Players can enjoy her traditional outfit along with new costumes inspired by Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves.
• Mai's narrative in Street Fighter 6 involves her quest to find Terry's brother Andy in Metro City, leading to confrontations with other fighters.

A new gameplay trailer for Street Fighter 6 offers fans an exciting glimpse at Mai Shiranui and confirms her addition to the game in just a few weeks. The anticipation for new content in Street Fighter 6 has been high, especially since the last Year 2 DLC character, Terry, was released on September 24, 2024, marking a significant gap in content updates.

Capcom made waves at Summer Game Fest by announcing a second year of content for Street Fighter 6. The announcement was met with enthusiasm, particularly due to the collaboration between Capcom and SNK, which brought iconic fighters Terry Bogard and Mai Shiranui into the game. Alongside them, M. Bison and Elena were also confirmed as part of the Year 2 DLC. With Bison and Terry already available, the focus now shifts to Mai, who is set to launch soon.

The latest trailer for Street Fighter 6 showcases Mai Shiranui in her classic Fatal Fury costume and a new look from the upcoming City of the Wolves. Capcom has ensured that Street Fighter 6's version of Mai will resonate with longtime fans, featuring familiar moves with unique properties and motion inputs instead of charge attacks. Mai retains her signature fans and other classic moves, with the ability to earn "Flame Stacks" to amplify her attacks even further.

Street Fighter 6 Mai Shiranui Launch Date

• February 5

Capcom has also provided a sneak peek into Mai's story within Street Fighter 6. While Terry's journey was driven by a desire to challenge strong opponents, Mai's mission is more personal. She travels to Metro City to track down Terry's brother Andy, whom she believes visited the area recently. Her journey leads to encounters with other characters, such as Juri, testing her skills and abilities.

The extended period between DLC releases has left many fans frustrated with Capcom's relative silence, not only regarding major updates but also the game's battle pass system. The recent Boot Camp Bonanza battle pass focused heavily on customization items, but fans have expressed disappointment over the absence of new character skins, a staple feature in Street Fighter 5.