In the Street Fighter franchise, DLC characters are warriors who are included in the game through updates or can be purchased separately via yearly passes. Street Fighter 5, for example, started with a 16-character roster and added 30 additional fighters through downloadable content.
When it comes to the latest installment in the series, Street Fighter 6, fans know that the initial roster is more extensive than the previous games, as it has 18 warriors. However, many are curious about the number of DLC characters joining the crew and when they will debut in the game.
Fortunately, Capcom has officially announced that Street Fighter 6 will introduce at least four additional characters by Spring 2024, with plans to continuously expand the roster afterward.
All Confirmed DLC Characters for Street Fighter 6
The Year-One DLC characters for Street Fighter 6 are Rashid, Akuma, Ed, and A.K.I. Of these, the first three are household names introduced in previous installments, and only the last one (A.K.I.) is a new fighter.
According to the release schedule, the first DLC character to become available in the game will be A.K.I. during the Summer of 2023. Following her will be Rashid, joining the roster in the Autumn of the same year. And Ed and Akuma will join SF6 during the Winter and Spring of 2024.
SF6 DLC Character | Release Date |
A.K.I. | 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 |
First Appearance | Street Fighter 6 |
Nationality | Chinese |
As an SF6-exclusive character, A.K.I. is the second Chinese fighter to join the World Warrior Tournament. However, not much is known about her fighting style and moveset. Based on her design, it appears that A.K.I. will rely on close-range strikes with her clawed hands and offer fast-paced combos.
Rashid
Fighter Name | Rashid |
Release Date | Autumn of 2023 |
Fighting Style | Parkour and Wind |
First Appearance | Street Fighter V |
Nationality | Middle Eastern |
Rashid, a Street Fighter 5 warrior, is known for his agility and speed, utilizing parkour and wind attacks to take down opponents. While his pick rate of 1.254% may not place him among the top performers in the SF rosters, the new Drive System is expected to impact his gameplay positively.
Ed
Fighter Name | Ed, the Bandaged Boy |
Release Date | Winter of 2024 |
Fighting Style | Psychic Boxing |
First Appearance | Street Fighter V |
Nationality | Unknown |
Ed may be a new addition to the Street Fighter series, but with a 2.770% pick rate, he has quickly become one of the top 15 warriors. His Psycho Boxing style makes him a versatile counter, which is likely why Capcom chose to exclude him from the main roster.
Akuma (Gouki)
Fighter Name | Akuma (aka Gouki) |
Release Date | Spring of 2024 |
Fighting Style | Satsui no Hado and Ansatsuken |
First Appearance | Super Street Fighter II Turbo |
Nationality | Japanese |
Akuma, also known as Gouki, is one of the most popular characters in Street Fighter, ranking fourth among all fighters. He has a pick rate of 4.161%, making him a favorite among players and the most sought-after fighter in the new roster. And Capcom's decision to keep him until the Spring of 2024 suggests that he is thriving under the recent gameplay changes, particularly the Drive System.
Potential DLC Characters for 2024-2025
According to Capcom's previous release schedules, it is probable that popular characters from Street Fighter 5, such as Kage, Nacalli, Laura, F.A.N.G., Kolin, Abigail, Menat, Zeku, Falke, G, Lucia, Eleven, and Akira, will be included in upcoming Seasons of Street Fighter 6.
Street Fighter 6 will be available for PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S on June 2, 2023.