Street Fighter 6 welcomes a new fighter, reigniting player interest! Capcom's hit fighting game, boasting 4.4 million copies sold (as of December 31, 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 online player count surged past 63,000 on Mai's release day—a record high since May 2024, surpassing the previous peak of 24-27,000.
Mai Shiranui is available to Battle Pass owners. World Tour mode lets players cultivate a relationship with Mai, learn her moves, and then put them to the test in Battle Hub. A second costume, inspired by her Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves appearance, has also been added.
The Battle Hub also features a temporary guest: Professor Woshige, a renowned fighting game developer. Players can experience his unique style until March 10th. The update also includes new Master League ranks and rewards.
Capcom released a trailer showcasing Mai's impressive fighting techniques.