The State of Street Fighter 6 - ONE YEAR LATER
313After the disappointing launch of Street Fighter 5, fans of the series had hoped that the developer would ensure that its successor would get off to a much better start, and last year, that’s exactly what happened.
Street Fighter 6 launched in June of 2023 to widespread positivity and acclaim, with critics and players alike showering the game with praise for its core mechanical strength, the bevy of content it had on offer, the way it improved on the series’ formula, and more.
But with the game now roughly a year old, how exactly has it fared in its first post-launch year? From issues related to microtransactions to a solid stream of post-launch content and updates, Street Fighter 6’s post-launch life has got off to a start with ups and downs. Here, we talk about all of that and more.