Street Fighter 6 welcomes a new fighter, reigniting player interest! The latest addition to the roster is Mai Shiranui, a beloved character from the Fatal Fury franchise.
Capcom's Street Fighter 6, a resounding success, boasts impressive sales figures – reaching 4.4 million copies sold by December 31, 2024. While some fans felt the game lacked consistent content updates, the introduction of Mai Shiranui has proven a significant boost.
Mai Shiranui, the third character in the second season's fighter pass, has dramatically increased Street Fighter 6's popularity. On her release day, Steam's peak concurrent player count soared past 63,000 – a remarkable achievement, surpassing previous peaks of 24-27,000 and marking the game's best online performance since May 2024.
Access to Mai Shiranui is granted to Battle Pass owners. World Tour mode allows players to cultivate relationships with Mai, learn her unique moves, and subsequently test them in Battle Hub. A second costume, drawing inspiration from her appearance in Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves, has also been added.
Adding to the excitement, Battle Hub temporarily features Professor Woshige, a renowned fighting game developer, as a guest character until March 10th. The update also includes new Master League ranks and rewards.
Capcom showcased Mai's impressive fighting techniques in a dedicated trailer.
