Street Fighter 6: Release Date, Characters, Stages, More

Street Fighter 6 is all set to release soon, and it's time to feel nostalgic in one of the most popular fighting game franchises. The game will be available across multiple platforms like PlayStation, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. You will also be able to participate in its open beta before it releases globally, which will feature legendary characters, iconic stages, and more.

Here is everything you need to know about Street Fighter 6, including its release date, trailer, features, all playable characters, stages, and more.

Street Fighter 6 Release Date and Time

Street Fighter 6 will release on June 2 at 00:00 PDT // 07:00 UTC, and you can pre-order its Standard Edition on the platform of your choice for $60, Deluxe Edition for $85, Ultimate Edition for  $105, and Collector's Edition for $250 on Steam and on PlayStation and Xbox stores. 

Zangief and Cammy return along with the exuberant newcomer Lily!

The bear, bird, and bee round out the diverse launch roster when #StreetFighter6 hits the scene on June 2.

🕹️ Pre-Order Now - https://t.co/6oc1i0YYUNpic.twitter.com/DQDDrGpKMf

— Street Fighter (@StreetFighter) February 23, 2023

Street Fighter 6 Features and Content

18 Playable Characters

The game will feature a total of 18 characters, including Ryu, Chun-Li, Luke, Jamie, Kimberly, and more. Each character will have new redesigns and exhilarating cinematic specials. You can find the full roster of playable characters in Street Fighter 6 in our dedicated guide. 

Apart from this, you will also be able to customize your avatar in the Battle Hub, so go creative with it.

Evolved Combat System & Real-Time Commentary

Street Fighter 6 brings a combat system with three control types, including Classic, Modern, and Dynamic, and the new Real Time Commentary feature will hype you up even more during a competitive match. 

Japanese actress Hikaru Takahashi is joining the fray as a Color Commentator, bringing our Real Time Commentary lineup to a total of eight!

Listen to her hype up your matches when #StreetFighter6 launches on June 2. pic.twitter.com/mkCOeRVxG3

— Street Fighter (@StreetFighter) March 9, 2023

The game will also introduce Drive Gauge, which is a new system to manage your resources.

Story Mode

If you want to explore the in-game world alone, you can take your avatar on a World Tour in the game's single-player story mode. During your journey, you will be able to meet Masters who will teach you their style and techniques.

Build a personal connection with the legendary fighters in World Tour by giving them gifts and completing missions.

You just might unlock a heartwarming cutscene like this one with Jamie. 😊 pic.twitter.com/oLnQstBs08

— Street Fighter (@StreetFighter) April 21, 2023

Playable Stages

Street Fighter 6 also features multiple playable stages, including Metro City Downtown, Genbu Temple, Carrier Byron Taylor, and more, to make your battle even more exciting. 

Battle Hub and Fighting Ground Modes

Battle Hub will be a core mode in Street Fighter 6 and bring more social aspects to the game. Players will be able to gather in Battle Hub and communicate with each other. You can take your avatar in Battle Hub to check out cabinets in it and will also be able to play against other players. Apart from this, it will also feature a Game Center, where you can enjoy some of Capcom's classic arcade games with others.

Bring your avatar from World Tour into the Battle Hub for Avatar Battles!

Test out your customized move set against other players online in this wild mode where creativity shines. pic.twitter.com/DQGiCEbGUU

— Street Fighter (@StreetFighter) April 24, 2023

On the other hand, in Fight Ground Mode, you will be able to go against other players to test your skills in different types of matches, including one-on-one, team battles, online battles, custom rooms, and much more.

Cross-Platform Play

Got friends playing Street Fighter 6 on a platform different than yours? Worry not, as the game features cross-platform play that will let you enjoy all the modes with them. 

You can have a look at Street Fighter 6 trailer released by Capcom below.