Summary
During the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct, Capcom announced that it was working on an upgraded port ofStreet Fighter 6for Nintendo’s upcoming console. This version of the game, titledStreet Fighter 6 Years 1-2 Fighters Edition, will launch alongside the Switch 2 on June 5, and it will also be available on other platforms, like PlayStation, Xbox, and PC. TheYears 1-2 Fighters Editionwill contain all the paid stage and character DLCs that were released in the first two years ofStreet Fighter 6’s post-launch support. The final upcoming character in the game’s Year 2 roadmap, Elena, will be included and released on the same day as this edition, as well.
To newcomers to theStreet Fighterfranchise, Elena’s name may not ring any bells, but those who have stuck around with the series since the late 90s may have an idea of who she is.Elena is a playable characterin theStreet Fighteruniverse who was introduced in the 1997 arcade gameStreet Fighter 3: New Generation. She was one of the first black characters to ever be conceived for a fighting game, and she was created by the famous Capcom game designer Akira “Akiman” Yasuda. Elena has appeared in various types ofStreet Fightermedia over the years, and her latest iteration inStreet Fighter 6retains a lot of the charm of her original character design.
Elena is Finally Making Her Way to Street Fighter 6
Elena is a Nature-Loving African Princess Who’s Skilled At Capoeira
Elena, for those who are unaware, is a princess of an East African nation who was born to a tribal leader in Kenya named Jafari.According toStreet Fighter’s lore, she aims to travel the world and attend school internationally in order to become a veterinarian and make some friends. Elena is very fond of nature and music, and she is a master of the Afro-Brazilian martial art known as capoeira. Like the real-world sport that it’s based on, Elena’s combat style is an unusual cross between fighting and dancing, and she primarily uses her legs to attack in the games that she appears in.
If Players Don’t Like Elena’s New Look, They Can Unlock Her Old Outfit Instead
Most of thereturning characters inStreet Fighter 6have received major new redesigns, and Elena will be no different. Capcom has confirmed that Elena will have a completely new look that “emphasizes both her grace and physique,” according to the company. At launch, she will be available in two different outfits; the first one will be her default look and the second one will be modeled after her attire inStreet Fighter 3: New Generation. to obtain Elena’s second outfit, players will have to max out their bond with her inStreet Fighter 6’s World Tour mode or purchase it individually by using Fighter Coins.
Alongside Elena’s release, Capcom will add a brand-new, Africa-themed stage toStreet Fighter 6called Reniala Remains.
A Patch Will Be Released for Street Fighter 6 on the Same Day that Elena Comes Out
On the same day that Elena is released as part oftheStreet Fighter 6 Years 1-2 Fighters Edition, Capcom plans to launch a major balance patch for the game on all platforms. This patch will make some adjustments to the 25 characters that are currently present inStreet Fighter 6, and it will include some new tweaks that’ll influence the systems in the game, as well.
Although Capcom hasn’t provided in-depth information about what this patch exactly contains, it has revealed that Elena will be available to the owners ofStreet Fighter 6’s Year 2 Character Passand Year 2 Ultimate Pass at no extra cost, in addition to those who purchaseStreet Fighter 6 Years 1-2 Fighters Edition. Those who buy either of these two DLCs will also unlock Mai Shiranui, Terry Bogard, and M. Bison as playable characters inStreet Fighter 6, alongside some drive tickets and custom character outfits.
Street Fighter 6
WHERE TO PLAY
Play legendary masters and new fan favorites like Ryu, Chun-Li, Luke, Jamie, Kimberly and more in this latest edition with each character featuring striking new redesigns and exhilarating cinematic specials.Dominate the Fighting Ground: Street Fighter 6 offers a highly evolved combat system with three control types - Classic, Modern and Dynamic - allowing you to quickly play to your skill level.The new Real Time Commentary Feature adds all the hype of a competitive match as well as easy-to-understand explanations about your gameplay. The Drive Gauge is a new system to manage your resources. Use it wisely to claim victory.Explore the Streets in World Tour: Discover the meaning of strength in World Tour, an immersive, single-player story mode. Take your avatar and explore Metro City and beyond. Meet Masters who will take you under their wing and teach you their style and techniques.Seek Rivals in the Battle Hub: The Battle Hub represents a core mode of Street Fighter 6 where players can gather and communicate, and become stronger together. Use the avatar you create in World Tour to check out cabinets on the Battle Hub floor and play against other players, or head over to the Game Center to enjoy some of Capcom’s classic arcade games.
