The fighting game division within Capcom has struggled over the past decade, but that may very well change in the near future. Street Fighter 6 signifies the latest title in the iconic fighting franchise, one that will look to take the series into the next generation. So, when will Street Fighter 6 be released? We have an answer to that question, so let’s go of over what you need to know.
When is the release date for Street Fighter 6?
In June of 2022, we received word that Street Fighter 6 would be released sometime in 2023. The news came during PlayStation’s live-streamed State of Play on June 2. The trailer that accompanied the announcement include Metro City, a town that’s been featured in the Final Fight series and had Mike Haggar as the mayor. A statue of him is showcased within the trailer.
“Experience a brand new era of Street Fighter with a system built for creativity, vibrant art direction, and new modes that will reimagine the fighting game genre,” said Capcom in a tweet shortly after the second trailer went live.
During the 2022 Game Awards, Capcom officially confirmed that Street Fighter 6 will be released on June 2, 2023. The game will be released on PC (via Steam), as well as for the PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S.
Who are the confirmed characters
Related: All playable characters in Street Fighter 6
Thanks to information released by Capcom, we also know about many of the fighters that will be a part of Street Fighter 6. Pivotal characters like Ryu and Ken are obviously back for SF6, but so are Guile, Chun-Li, Juri, and Cammy, SF6 will also feature some new characters, and some others we don’t know about just yet. You can find out more info about each Street Fighter 6 character via the link above.
