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Street Fighter 6 Year 4 & Yasmine have launched, Alex got stronger & Ed might be dead
Street Fighter 6 has launched its Year 4 update, introducing the new character Yasmine and significant balance changes. The update has led to strong reactions within the fighting game community, with Alex receiving buffs that make him a strong contender and Ed facing nerfs that may diminish his previous dominance.
Street Fighter 6 Adds Ingrid as Final Year 3 DLC Character on May 28
Capcom announced that Ingrid will be the final Year 3 DLC character for Street Fighter 6, launching on May 28, 2026. Ingrid, who first appeared in Capcom Fighting Evolution, will be available via the Year 3 Character Pass or Ultimate Pass. The game is available on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, and has sold six million units.
Street Fighter 6 receives Year 3 character reveal trailer [update: Ingrid teaser]
Capcom has revealed the Year 3 character roadmap for Street Fighter 6, featuring Sagat, C. Viper, Alex, and Ingrid. Sagat is set to release in August 2025, followed by C. Viper in October 2025, Alex in early Spring 2026, and Ingrid in late Spring 2026. The article also includes trailers and details for each character's release and associated Fighting Pass content.
Street Fighter 6 hits new all-time peak player count on Steam thanks to the protagonist who failed to take the series…
Street Fighter 6 has achieved a new all-time peak player count on Steam, coinciding with the release of Alex as DLC. Alex, originally intended as the successor to Ryu in Street Fighter 3, was part of a commercial setback for the series but has now driven significant player engagement for Street Fighter 6.
Street Fighter 6 X Mega Man Star Force & Battle Network Collab Announced
Capcom has announced a new collaboration for Street Fighter 6 featuring Mega Man Star Force and Mega Man Battle Network. Players logging in will receive free collaboration items, including a new makeover and updates to the Battle Hub. Additionally, free DriveTech outfits will be distributed later this year, and new paid DLC fighter Ingrid is set to release.
Street Fighter 6 X Mega Man Star Force & Battle Network Free Collab DLC Announced
Capcom has released free collaboration DLC for Street Fighter 6, featuring items from Mega Man Star Force and Mega Man Battle Network. The update includes new Battle Hub aesthetics and special voting events. Additionally, free DriveTech outfits will be distributed later this year, and new paid DLC fighter Ingrid is set to arrive as the final Season 3 character.