Mai Shiranui has caused a huge surge of interest in Street Fighter 6

Street Fighter 6 welcomes a new fighter, reigniting player interest. The latest addition is Mai Shiranui from the Fatal Fury franchise.

Capcom's Street Fighter 6, a resounding success, boasts over 4.4 million copies sold (as of December 31, 2024). While some fans felt content updates were sparse, the introduction of Mai Shiranui has proven a popular move.

Mai Shiranui, the third Season 2 character, significantly boosted Street Fighter 6's player base. Steam's peak concurrent players surged past 63,000 on her release day—a substantial increase from the previous peak of 24-27,000 and the best result since May 2024.

Access to Mai is granted via the Battle Pass. World Tour mode allows players to cultivate a relationship with Mai, learn her moves, and then put their skills to the test in Battle Hub. A second costume, drawing inspiration from her appearance in Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves, has also been added.

The Battle Hub temporarily features Professor Woshige, a renowned fighting game developer, as a guest character until March 10th. New Master League ranks and rewards have also been implemented.

Capcom showcased Mai's fighting style in a dedicated trailer.