Street Fighter 6 welcomes a new fighter, reigniting player interest! Capcom's hit fighting game, boasting 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 game's second season, has significantly boosted Street Fighter 6's popularity. Steam's peak concurrent player count surged past 63,000 on Mai's release day—a substantial increase from the previous peak of 24-27,000 and the best since May 2024.
Mai is currently available to Battle Pass owners. World Tour mode allows players to build relationships with Mai, learn her unique moves, and then put their skills to the test in Battle Hub. A second costume, inspired by her appearance in Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves, has also been released.
Adding to the excitement, Battle Hub features a temporary guest character: Professor Woshige, a renowned fighting game developer. Players can experience his unique fighting style until March 10th. The update also includes new Master League ranks and corresponding rewards.
Capcom showcased Mai's impressive fighting techniques in a recently released trailer.
