Time goes by so quickly, doesn’t it? It’s surprising that over a year has passed since Street Fighter 6 came out on June 2, 2023.
To celebrate, Capcom temporarily took down the Street Fighter 6 servers for maintenance to prepare for the first-anniversary update. On Buckler’s Boot Camp, there is an update notice that lists everything new in Street Fighter 6 with this update.
Street Fighter 6’s Anniversary Fighting Pass
Street Fighter 6 is celebrating its first anniversary since the game was launched. You can watch the newest Street Fighter 6 trailer to see what’s included in the 1st Anniversary-themed Fighting Pass.
The game’s director, Nakayama Takayuki, mentioned that the team plans to release multiple balance updates this season instead of one big update per year. However, we think this latest update is not part of that plan.
Celebratory items have been added to Street Fighter 6!
🌟 Color 10 for the original 18 characters
👋 New Emotes
🐼 Li-Fen’s Favorite Things
🎨 New Color Variations for avatars gear#SF6_1stAnniversary pic.twitter.com/nRtk2lTwFj
— Street Fighter (@StreetFighter) June 3, 2024
For gameplay changes, there is only a bug fix for Blanka. This fix makes Blanka weaker because he loses the unintended invincibility on his legs during a Drive Rush.
Because of this change, replays from previous versions of Street Fighter 6 will no longer work. The replays are still saved but can’t be played back.
Besides this, the update also adds new features. There is now a tenth color for the 18 original characters and a “Colors 3-10 Bundle” option.
Street Fighter 6’s Anniversary Update
To celebrate Street Fighter 6’s first anniversary, we have many special items and events planned. Make sure to visit the Battle Hub and the Goods Shop to see everything available!
We’re also giving all players some special items as a thank-you! You can get these from News in the Multi Menu. Then, go to the Battle Hub to join in the fun!
Planned Events
• 1st Anniversary Lucky Week
• 1st Anniversary Extreme Battle Tournament
• 1st Anniversary Drive Ticket Rush
• 1st Anniversary Shop Sale
• 1st Anniversary Your Top Tier Street Voter
• 1st Anniversary Challenger Screen Illustration Contest
New Items Added to the Goods Shop
• The “Street Fighter 6 1st Anniversary” Fighting Pass is now live.
• Outfit Colors:
– Outfit 1 ‘Color 10’ and ‘Colors 3–10 Bundle’ options added for the 18 launch roster characters.
• Emotes:
– 12 new emotes added.
• Avatar Gear:
– Hacker Panda Backpack added (No bundle available)
– Spray Pouch added (No bundle available)
– Corset Top color variations added (No bundle available)
– Detective’s Holster color variations added (No bundle available)
– Urban Runner (Bottom) color variations added (No bundle available)
– Urban Runner (Shoes) color variations added (No bundle available)
Battle Hub
• BGM:
– 11 CAP-JAMS arrangements added.
– Shogo Sakai collab track “Bits & Beats” added.
• Challenge Customization:
– 3 new effects, with 3 color options each added.
– 3 themes, with 3 color options each added.
• Stickers:
– 7 new Avatar series stickers added.
• Clubs:
– Emblem Parts: 8 types added.
– Introductory Flyer Background: 4 types added.
– Club Uniform: 2 types added.
Blanka
• Drive Rush: Fixed an issue where Blanka inadvertently gained invincibility around his feet during the technique.
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