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 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 the day of Mai's release—a record high since May 2024, compared to the previous peak of 24-27 thousand.
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, is also available.
Battle Hub also 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.
