Summary

  • The Street Fighter 6 update on February 5 brings three new ranks, Mai Shiranui, and more.
  • Players at Master rank will see changes affecting matchmaking.
  • Quality-of-life improvements like Match Restore and replays will also be added.

Street Fighter 6 has revealed new details about the next big update, which will drop on February 5, adding three new ranks, Mai Shiranui, and more. Street Fighter 6 was released in June 2023, and since then, Capcom has been supporting the game through periodic updates with gameplay adjustments, character balancing, and new names for the roster.

Among the biggest additions was Akuma's return in Street Fighter 6 in May 2023, bringing players an even more intimidating version of the iconic villain. September of the same year saw the debut of Terry Bogard, the poster boy for the SNK franchise, who became part of the game as the second DLC character of Year 2. Now, another Street Fighter 6 patch is coming, and players know what to expect.

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Capcom gave more details of Street Fighter 6's next big update, which arrives on February 5, and one of the main new features is the addition of the ranks High Master, Grand Master, and Ultimate Master. Players on Master will see this change when their Master Rate (MR) reaches a certain number, although it hasn't been revealed which ones. Two new systems targeting Street Fighter 6 players at this rank will be added; the first will determine the MR of the start of a new Phase based on the MR of the previous one, aiming to improve matchmaking. The second will give gamers points for playing matches, which they can use in exchange for rewards, such as alternative character colors.

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While the adjustments to ranked matches are a highlight of the update, it will also have quality-of-life improvements, such as introducing the Match Restore option. With this, players can resume custom matches interrupted by disconnection, a feature that promises to be helpful, especially for online tournament matches. Players will have the option to see replays of previous matches, whether ranked or casual. Street Fighter 6's World Tour mode will also receive improvements, making it easier to track down and train with the Masters.

In addition to the revelation of these new features, the next big update will be Mai Shiranui's debut in Street Fighter 6. With moves that mix nostalgia and some new maneuvers, Mai is the third DLC character from Year 2. In addition to Terry Bogard, Year 2 released M. Bison in June last year, and will bring Elena from Street Fighter 3 in the Spring of this year on a date yet to be confirmed.

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Street Fighter 6
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Top Critic Avg: 91 /100 Critics Rec: 98%
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Released
June 2, 2023
ESRB
T For Teen Due To Mild Blood, Mild Language, Suggestive Themes, Use of Alcohol and Tobacco, Violence
Developer(s)
Capcom
Publisher(s)
Capcom
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WHERE TO PLAY

DIGITAL
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Play legendary masters and new fan favorites like Ryu, Chun-Li, Luke, Jamie, Kimberly and more in this latest edition with each character featuring striking new redesigns and exhilarating cinematic specials.
Dominate the Fighting Ground: Street Fighter 6 offers a highly evolved combat system with three control types - Classic, Modern and Dynamic - allowing you to quickly play to your skill level.

The new Real Time Commentary Feature adds all the hype of a competitive match as well as easy-to-understand explanations about your gameplay. The Drive Gauge is a new system to manage your resources. Use it wisely in order to claim victory.

Explore the Streets in World Tour: Discover the meaning of strength in World Tour, an immersive, single-player story mode. Take your avatar and explore Metro City and beyond. Meet Masters who will take you under their wing and teach you their style and techniques.

Seek Rivals in the Battle Hub: The Battle Hub represents a core mode of Street Fighter 6 where players can gather and communicate, and become stronger together. Use the avatar you create in World Tour to check out cabinets on the Battle Hub floor and play against other players, or head over to the Game Center to enjoy some of Capcom's classic arcade games.

Engine
RE Engine
Multiplayer
Online Multiplayer, Local Multiplayer
Cross-Platform Play
PC, PS4, PS5, & Xbox Series X|S
Franchise
Street Fighter
Genre(s)
Fighting
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N/A
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Mighty