Street Fighter 6 welcomes a new fighter, reigniting player interest! The game, a massive success for Capcom with 4.4 million copies sold by December 31st, 2024, has added Mai Shiranui from the Fatal Fury series.
This addition, the third character in the second season's roster, has significantly boosted Street Fighter 6's popularity. Steam's peak concurrent player count soared past 63,000 on the day of her release—a remarkable increase from the previous peak of 24-27,000 and the best since May 2024.
Mai Shiranui is currently available to players who own the Battle Pass. World Tour mode allows players to build relationships with Mai, learn her moves, and subsequently test them in Battle Hub. A second costume, inspired by her appearance in Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves, has also been included.
Adding to the excitement, Battle Hub features a temporary guest character: Professor Woshige, a renowned fighting game developer. Players can experience his unique style until March 10th. The update also introduces new Master League ranks and rewards.
Capcom showcased Mai's impressive fighting techniques in a dedicated trailer.