February 5 Is Going to be a Good Day for Street Fighter 6 Fans

Summary

• Mai Shiranui will be added to Street Fighter 6 on February 5, bringing her classic moves with unique changes.
• Players can access her classic outfit as well as new costumes from Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves.
• Mai's storyline involves tracking down Terry's brother Andy in Metro City, facing off against challengers.

A new gameplay trailer for Street Fighter 6 offers fans an in-depth look at Mai Shiranui, confirming her addition to the roster in just a few weeks. Fans have been eagerly awaiting new content for Street Fighter 6, especially since the second Year 2 DLC character, Terry, was released back on September 24, 2024, marking a significant gap in content releases.

Capcom surprised many fans at Summer Game Fest with the announcement of a second year of content for Street Fighter 6. The news was met with enthusiasm, particularly due to the collaboration between Capcom and SNK, which brings iconic fighters Terry Bogard and Mai Shiranui to the game. Alongside them, M. Bison and Elena were also confirmed. With Bison and Terry now playable, the spotlight is on Mai, set for release soon.

The latest trailer for Street Fighter 6 provides the best look yet at Mai Shiranui, showcasing her classic Fatal Fury costume and her new look from the upcoming City of the Wolves. Capcom has assured that Street Fighter 6's version of Mai will feel familiar to longtime fans, with her moveset featuring unique properties and motion inputs rather than charge attacks. She retains her iconic fans and other classic moves, while also introducing "Flame Stacks" to enhance her abilities further.

Street Fighter 6 Mai Shiranui Launch Date

• February 5

Capcom has also teased Mai's story elements in Street Fighter 6. While Terry's journey was about testing his skills against strong opponents, Mai's mission is more straightforward. She visits Metro City to find Terry's brother Andy, whom she believes visited recently. Her quest leads her to confront other characters, like Juri, testing her skills and abilities.

The extended period between DLC releases has left many fans feeling frustrated with Capcom's relative silence, not just regarding major updates but also the game's battle pass system. The recent Boot Camp Bonanza battle pass in Street Fighter 6 offered numerous customization items, but fans have criticized it for focusing on avatar items rather than character skins, a feature that was regularly updated in Street Fighter 5.