Number 1 will surprise you!
This weekend saw a lucky cabal of World Warriors throw down in thefirst beta testing sessionfor Capcom’s upcoming releaseStreet Fighter 6. And it goes without saying that the new sequel was welcomed with open arms, with both pro and amateur players showering the title with praise across social media — while already rolling out screenshots, clips, combo videos, and obvious memes.
I, myself, was fortunate enough to be part of this punch party. This represented my third time playingSF6, (following trade events) but the first time I had the sequel “on tap”. If I wasn’t feeling optimistic about the title before (I was), then the beta really solidified for me that Capcom is making something very special here. All the studio need do now is stay the course.
We’re on the road to one of the series’ best. Don’t blow it now.
While my thoughts onStreet Fighter 6‘s gameplay can befound elsewhereonthis here site, I heard that you kids (Google)lovelists. And thus I present to you, in no particular order, a non-inclusive round-up of 50 things I loved about theStreet Fighter 6beta. I call it:
Don’t count them, thereare50. Learn to trust.
– Street Fighter 6host: Eternity. Came outta nowhere to rock our sartorial senses.
– Drive Rush mechanic will bringmuch-neededplayer-to-player variety.
– Graffiti ninja Kimberly disappears into colorful clouds of spray paint.
– Placement Matches to ascertain a player’s initial landing in Ranked Mode.
– A surprisingly in-depth camera mode, complete with filters, stickers, focal lengths, and expressions.
– Jamie’s taunt changes depending on how much of his “special elixir” he has drunk.
– Juri’s gorgeous speckled fingernails.
– “Modern control” options are already being celebrated for helping newcomers get started.
– You can playMagic Sword(1990)
– Doing a Spinning Bird Kick off of this ledge. We all did it.
– In Ranked Mode, both players can agree to a No Contest if the connection is bad by holding Start.
– If you hang around the Genbu Temple stage long enough, a fox shows up. I love foxes.
– Following a weekend update,SF6reportedly plays very well on Steam Deck.(@Sabre_AZ)
–Canned commentary has, surprisingly, actually been giving players useful tips.(@Cdub200071)
– This guy for example:
– you may see which characters people are using by glancing above the cabinet.
– If two Kimberlys activate Bushin Beats state,the song gets hidden lyrics.(@CrazyDiamond777)
– Game Faceremains one of the best features, and they should ban players who don’t use it.
– Pretty magnificent netcode. No dropped matches and very few moments of lag all weekend.
– This guy, standing on top of an arcade cabinet.
– Lightning load times. 8-11 seconds between “Here Comes a New Challenger” and “Round One”. For rematches, both players can hit Start on victory animations and be back in the fight in less than five seconds. (Obviously, the last-gen versions may not be quite this fast).
– Luke has two different,but equally shit, Perfect dances, depending on his gauge. (@HiFightTH)
– At any point in the in-depth Training Mode Menu, you’re able to hit L1 + R1 to skip straight to Exit.
– you’re able to give your opponent a quick “Nice” at the end of a match. A simple way to say “GG”.
– The Frame Meter attempts to clearly and concisely show players what is/isn’t safe.
– Juri mocking Chun Li’s posewhen she gets a Perfect Round.(@HiFightTH)
– Retsu from the originalStreet Fighterhas a cameo on The Macho Ring stage.
– Extreme Battle has fun variables, such as see-saw health, objectives, and a charging bull.
– A full range of emotes to offer communication to Battle Hub players.
–This bizarre DJ function, where you hit buttons to perform effects and samples. Ok?
– The exciting and cinematic supers — packed with impact, drama, and dazzling effects.
– A huge reduction in “comedy dancing” from background NPCs. Thank God for that.
–The FugitiveKen looks like he proper stinks. It’s fun to pretend that he does. Try it.
– You can playSuper Street Fighter II Turbo(1994)
– Players get their own chosen stage. You might be on Training Stage, but they are on Genbu Temple.
–This confrontation between Ryu & Ken, posted by @Shivryuken.
– We’ll all understand Drive Impact in time. The meta will adjust. And the community with it.
– Personality. The complete eradication ofSFV‘s bland “mobile game” presentation style.
– Jamie’s stomach, which I’d like to sleep on while he strokes my head.Sigh.
– Cammy is Coming.
– The super-cool anachronism of Ryu, maintaining his aging stoicism and lifelong drive for martial arts supremacy amongst a roster of hip youngsters and trendy nu-skool fighters. The original Street Fighter feels like a true, well-worn legend. Now a returning king. An undeniable force. A grandmaster.
–Revamped Rankedthat attempts to reduce the stress ofSFV‘s brutal points/demotion system.
– The comforting and exciting notion that the developers are looking at every single aspect, no matter how small, and asking themselves “How can we make this just a little bit better?”
– This Gal…AlwaysThis Gal.
Street Fighter 6launches July 17, 2025 on PlayStation, PC, and Xbox platforms. For further reading, check out ourprevious thoughts on the game, ourDo’s and Do Not Do’s, our10 perfect suggestions for DLC characters, and reports on specific characters includingGuile,Juri,Kimberly, andJamie & Luke.
