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

Summary

• Mai Shiranui joins the Street Fighter 6 roster on February 5th, bringing her signature moves with exciting new twists.
• She'll sport both her classic outfit and a stylish new costume from Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves.
• Mai's Street Fighter 6 storyline involves searching for Terry Bogard's brother, Andy, in Metro City, leading to clashes with various challengers.

A new gameplay trailer offers the most comprehensive look yet at Mai Shiranui in Street Fighter 6, confirming her arrival in just a few weeks. Fans have eagerly awaited more content since the release of the second Year 2 DLC character, Terry Bogard, on September 24, 2024, creating a significant gap in new releases.

Capcom surprised many at Summer Game Fest by announcing a second year of content for Street Fighter 6. This collaboration with SNK brought iconic fighters Terry Bogard and Mai Shiranui to the game, alongside M. Bison and Elena. With Bison and Terry now available, the focus shifts to Mai's imminent release.

The latest trailer showcases Mai Shiranui, featuring both her classic Fatal Fury costume and a new look from City of the Wolves. Capcom assures fans that Street Fighter 6's Mai will feel familiar, while incorporating unique gameplay mechanics, using motion inputs instead of charge attacks. She retains fan-favorite moves and gains the ability to earn "Flame Stacks" for enhanced attacks.

Street Fighter 6 Mai Shiranui Launch Date

• February 5th

Capcom also hinted at Mai's story arc in Street Fighter 6. Unlike Terry's quest to test his strength, Mai's journey is simpler: tracking down Andy Bogard in Metro City. This pursuit leads her into confrontations with characters like Juri.

The extended period between DLC releases has caused frustration among fans due to a perceived lack of communication from Capcom, concerning major updates and the game's battle pass system. The recent Boot Camp Bonanza battle pass offered numerous customization items, but disappointed some players by focusing on avatar items rather than character skins—a feature frequently included in Street Fighter 5. This lack of new character skins continues to be a point of contention for fans.