Street Fighter 6 is finally here - we waited a long time for news about what's next for one of the most famous franchises in gaming, and now we can all tuck into a new entry in the series.You can check out our full review of the game right here to see how we've found it, or buy it for yourself to start learning how to be the best fighter out there. Read on for more details about it.

Street Fighter 6 release date

Street Fighter 6 had its release date finally confirmed at The Game Awards in December 2022 - it came out on 2 June 2023.

How to buy Street Fighter 6

With the game now out and available to order, you can buy Street Fighter 6 from the usual range of digital and physical storefronts.

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Street Fighter 6 demo

In mid-April 2023 Capcom kept the hype train a-chugging by releasing a new demo for Street Fighter 6, one that anyone can drop into to sample the game.

At first it was only available on PlayStation 5 and PS4, but it's now also out on Xbox and PC, so you should be able to check it out regardless of your platform of choice.

Street Fighter 6 platforms

Street Fighter 6 is a cross-platform and cross-generational release, starring on PS5, Xbox Series X and S, and PC, but also appearing in a less graphically appealing form on PS4.

The game isn't available on Xbox One, it would seem, which is an odd omission given the PS4 has a version.

After all, fighting games are all about frame rates and precision, so it's not too much of a problem to crank the settings down low and make sure that the game is available for the widest possible audience.

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Street Fighter 6 trailers

The first teaser trailer for Street Fighter 6 was revealed in February 2022 after Capcom published a mysterious countdown a few days earlier, and you can view it below.

It didn't give us much to go on and is entirely CGI from what we can tell but did offer up a logo for the game, which is a major departure in terms of style from previous titles. It's been the subject of a fair amount of online ridicule already.

In June 2022 we got a more substantial look at the game, including confirmation that it would come out in 2023, thanks to the longer gameplay reveal below.

Street Fighter 6 story

"Story" is a bit of a loose word when applied to Street Fighter, which does have lore and backstory for its characters, but typically doesn't focus too much on campaigns and story modes, compared to some of the more melodramatic alternatives in the fighting game scene, like the upcoming Tekken 8.

That's actually changed substantially in Street Fighter 6 thanks to the addition of a solo World Tour mode that lets you try out different fighters and styles. For the first time, it includes a free-roam mode in the third-person, which could be a major shift for the series.

Street Fighter 6 roster

We know the game's entire launch roster: Ryu, Chun-Li, Luke, Jamie, Guile, Kimberly, Juri, Ken, Blanka, Dhalsim, E. Honda, Dee Jay, Manon, Marisa, JP, Zangief, Lily, and Cammy.

DLC fighters post-launch that have been confirmed are Rashid, A.K.I., Akuma and Ed.

There have been a few character-specific trailers, including an early showcase for Guile, below.

In August 2022, at the Mecca of fighting games, Evo, we got a reveal for Juri and Kimberley, who you can see facing off below.

At The Game Awards, we saw some new fighters - Marisa, Manon, Dee Jay and JP. The last fighters added to the roster for launch were Cammy, Zangief and a new addition, Lily.

Street Fighter 6 gameplay

The gameplay showcase trailer from June 2022, and the official website, confirmed that Street Fighter 6 has changed a little when it comes to controls and gameplay, apparently simplifying things.

The Drive system will let you charge up powerful attacks right from the start of a round, but using up your charge will be a risky move leaving your character burnt out for a time.

A new "Modern" control scheme will also let beginners play without needing to memorise combos and chains, which sounds handy for newcomers, while the classic control scheme will be there for experts.

One big detail for fighting game fans is that the game will have rollback netcode along with full crossplay, which should make online bouts more reliable and easy to find than ever. In the closed beta in October 2022, and since, this netcode seemed to hold up really, really well, which is a great early sign.

The Battle Hub online mode will let you take on all comers and climb rankings, while World Tour is the aforementioned singleplayer campaign that we're interested to see more of. It will apparently feature multiple open-world areas for you to move around and explore between fights.

The game will also feature commentary as you fight for the first time thanks to a new system that aims to add flavour to your fights.

That's a welcome touch that could make it more exciting to both play and spectate games in Street Fighter 6.

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