Summary
Capcom has given fans ofStreet Fighter 6a new look at the DLC character Akuma and his new look when he is added to the fighting game. Capcom’sStreet Fighter 6has become one ofthe most popular fighting games released in 2023ever since its launch in June. The publisher has been supporting the recent fighting game with plenty of post-launch support, with the game already getting its first season pass of DLC characters. This season pass adds four additional characters, which include one new character and three returning veterans.
A.K.I. is the first new character introduced inStreet Fighter 6’s season pass, while Rashid, Ed, and Akuma are all familiar faces to longtime fans. Rashid was first added toStreet Fighter 6in July while A.K.I. was added in September. Based on the release schedule,Ed is slated to be the thirdStreet Fighter 6DLC character, while Akuma is the fourth, with the two characters currently scheduled for Winter 2024 and Spring 2024 respectively. In celebration of the new year, Capcom gave fans a first look at Akuma’s new outfit for when he arrives inStreet Fighter 6.
While fans got a brief look at the DLC character’s art in a previous trailer, this new render that Capcom released on Twitter showed off what Akuma will look like inStreet Fighter 6’s engine. Akuma appropriately looks fierce, with the red background and symbols behind him being a nod to Akuma’s iconic finishing move, the Raging Demon. Moreover, Akuma’s appearance is suitably more beastlike and wild, wearing a pelt around his waist and neck while having stark white hair as opposed to his typical red locks.
Many were excited to see theclassicStreet Fighterantagonistagain, even if his addition to the game is still at least a few months off. Many complimented Akuma’s new design, some considering it an upgrade over the lion’s mane look he had inStreet Fighter 5, with his new hair being a better indicator of its lion motifs. Others were hoping to get information on Ed, since he is the DLC character to be added before Akuma.
In terms ofwhat to expect for Akuma’s gameplay inStreet Fighter 6, the character has traditionally been a glass cannon fighter, having a high-risk and high-reward offensive style of play. He also has the same moves as other Shotclone characters inStreet Fighter 6(e.g. Ryu and Ken), being able to use attacks like the Shoryuken and Hadouken, but having fewer defensive options than the aforementioned fighters. Players will also likely be able to learn his moves for their customizable avatar character in both the single player World Tour mode and online multiplayer matches.
Street Fighter 6
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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 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.
