Unleashing the Ultimate Street Fighter 6: DLC Characters & Release Dates

Capcom's Street Fighter franchise has a tradition of introducing DLC characters, which are either added to the game through updates or can be purchased separately through yearly passes. Street Fighter 5, for instance, started with a 16-character roster and later added 30 more fighters through downloadable content.

Street Fighter 6, the latest installment in the series, already has an extensive initial roster of 18 warriors. Fans, however, are curious about the number of DLC characters that will be joining the crew and when they will be making their debut in the game.

Thankfully, Capcom has officially announced that Street Fighter 6 will have at least four additional characters by Spring 2024, with plans to continuously expand the roster thereafter.

All Confirmed DLC Characters for Street Fighter 6

will be available in the Summer of 2023, followed by Rashid in Autumn. Ed and Akuma will join the game in Winter and Spring of 2024 respectively. Of the four Year-One DLC characters, A.K.I. is the only new fighter, while the other three are well-known household names from previous Street Fighter installments.

Summer of 2023

Rashid

Autumn of 2023

Ed

Winter of 2024

Akuma

Spring of 2024

- A.K.I.

Fighter Name

A.K.I.

Release Date

Summer of 2023

Fighting Style

TBA

A.K.I. is a Chinese fighter who makes her debut in Street Fighter 6. Being an SF6-exclusive character, not much is known about her fighting style and moveset. However, it seems that A.K.I. will rely on close-range strikes with her clawed hands and offer fast-paced combos based on her design. She is the second Chinese fighter to join the World Warrior Tournament.

- Rashid

Fighter Name

Rashid

Release Date

Autumn of 2023

Fighting Style

Parkour and Wind

First Appearance

Street Fighter V

Nationality

Hailing from the Middle East, Rashid is a formidable opponent in Street Fighter 5. His unique blend of parkour and wind attacks showcase his agility and speed, making him a force to be reckoned with. Despite not being a top pick among SF players with a pick rate of 1.254%, the addition of the new Drive System is expected to enhance Rashid's gameplay and potentially make him a more popular choice among players.

- Ed

Fighter Name

Ed, the Bandaged Boy

Release Date

Winter of 2024

Fighting Style

Psychic Boxing

First Appearance

Street Fighter V

Nationality

Unknown

Ed's impressive 2.770% pick rate in the Street Fighter series has earned him a spot among the top 15 warriors. Despite being a new addition, his Psycho Boxing style has proven to be a versatile counter. Interestingly, Capcom chose to exclude him from the main roster, perhaps due to his potential to dominate the competition.

- Akuma (Gouki)

Fighter Name

Akuma (aka Gouki)

Release Date

Spring of 2024

Fighting Style

Satsui no Hado and Ansatsuken

First Appearance

Potential DLC Characters for 2024-2025

Akuma, also known as Gouki, hails from Japan and is considered one of the most beloved characters in the Street Fighter franchise. With a 4.161% pick rate, he is a popular choice among players and has earned himself a spot as the fourth most frequently selected fighter. Fans of the game will be pleased to know that Capcom has decided to keep him in the game until the Spring of 2024, indicating that he is thriving under the recent gameplay changes, particularly the Drive System.