Mai ShiranuiIgnites Street Fighter 6 Enthusiasm

Street Fighter 6 welcomes a new fighter, reigniting player interest. The popular Capcom fighting game, boasting 4.4 million copies sold by December 31st, 2024, has added Mai Shiranui from the Fatal Fury franchise to its roster.

While some fans felt the game lacked frequent content updates, the addition of Mai Shiranui, the third character of Season 2, has significantly boosted Street Fighter 6's popularity. Steam's peak online player count surged past 63,000 on her release day—a considerable increase from the previous peak of 24-27,000 and the best result since May 2024.

Access to Mai is granted through the Battle Pass. World Tour mode allows players to cultivate a relationship with Mai, learn her 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 introduced.

Further enhancing the Battle Hub experience is the temporary addition of Professor Woshige, a renowned fighting game developer, available until March 10th. The update also includes new Master League ranks and associated rewards.

Capcom showcased Mai's fighting prowess in a dedicated trailer.