Street Fighter VI is the next installment in Capcom's long-running Street Fighter series. Although Capcom USA owns the rights to Street Fighter, development has been contracted to an internal studio at Capcom of Japan.
While Street Fighter IV will feature 3D rendered characters and backgrounds, the game will still play in traditional 2D, thus creating a "2.5D" effect. While more concrete details on the game's gameplay have yet to be revealed, producer Ono has stated that he wants to keep the game closer to Street Fighter II than to its sequels, and as such the "parry system" from Street Fighter III has been dropped. A new system temporarily called "Saving" has been introduced, as well as Ultra moves. The traditional six-button control scheme will return, with new features and special moves integrated into the input system, mixing classic gameplay with additional innovations. On December 30, 2007, a gameplay trailer showed how typical gameplay worked, with the 2D plane of fighting shifting and rotating, characters reacting facially to particularly hard blows.
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Moves
Note: These moves are confirmed as of the latest location test of the arcade game. As the game is very much still in development, all of the moves are subject to change in the final version.
Able
Blanka
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When the plane young Jimmy was on crashed into the jungles of Brazil, he suddenly became an orphan. Abandoned to the wild, he survived by fighting predators and using camouflage to blend in with the South American plant life, which took to his skin permanently. The locals came to call the boy Blanka.
After traveling to civilization, Blanka quickly found himself fighting against the strongest warriors in the world. Due to his upbringing, Blanka attacks with fluid animalistic movements, rolling with the punches. Recently reunited with his mother, Blanka now fights to make her proud of her uncultured son.
Moves
Street Fighter IV
Super Street Fighter IV, SSFIV:AE, Ultra
Chun-Li
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Interpol investigator Chun-Li joined the force at the age of 18 searching for clues regarding her father's death. After gaining a lead from her father's friend about the crime organization Shadaloo, the young detective found the murderer she was searching for, M. Bison. She challenged the demented tyrant but was quickly defeated. With tears in her eyes, she swore vengeance. Her time would come at the second World Warrior tournament where she played a major part in crushing Bison's crime syndicate, Shadaloo. The peace was short lived as the organization begins to stir once more. This time Chun-Li is ready to bring Bison and his Shadaloo organization to their knees and break them once and for all. They will not out run justice.
Chun-Li's power lies in her strong and beautiful legs. Her rapid charging attacks take opponents by surprise and strikes such as the Kikoken send them flying even farther than her kicks.
Moves
Street Fighter IV
Super Street Fighter IV, SSFIV:AE, Ultra
C.Viper
Dhalsim
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Dhalsim is generally a pacifist, an Indian mystic who only fights when he is forced to and will deviate from his nonviolent beliefs if his village is in danger. Although he looks hard and serious, he is very caring. The skulls he wears around his neck is in remembrance of the children in his village that died during a plague. Dhalsim is a long-range fighter and his intense yoga training has granted him master of fire techniques and the ability to contort his body in impossible ways. With his village threatened once again, he readies himself for combat.
Moves
Street Fighter IV
Super Street Fighter IV, SSFIV:AE
Ultra Street Fighter IV
E. Honda
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This larger-than-life sumo wrestler has only one thing on his mind: show the world the potential of his sport. Although wildly popular in his native Japan, E. Honda is upset at the rest of the world's disinterest toward sumo wrestling.
When caught up in the passion of his sport, E. Honda is a fierce warrior with aggressive moves. But this belies his honest and sportsman-like nature. He cares deeply about his sport and isn't afraid to stand up against any evil that may be targeting it or his fellow athletes.
Moves
Street Fighter IV
Super Street Fighter IV
Super Street Fighter IV: Arcade Edition, Ultra
Guile
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Guile of the U.S. Air Force learned his fighting form from his best friend, Charlie Nash. Hot headed and impatient, Guile added his own unique additions, creating a personalized combat style. After Charlie's demise at the hands of M. Bison, Guile vowed to have his revenge, but when he had his chance he realized killing Bison would make him no better than the deranged warlord. Now, with Bison's Shadaloo criminal organization returning from the shadows, Guile teams up with Interpol detective Chun-Li to investigate his long time enemy.
Moves
Street Fighter IV
Super Street Fighter IV, SSFIV:AE, Ultra
Ken Masters
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The heir apparent to the largest conglomerate in the United States, 12-year-old Ken Masters was shipped off to Japan by his father to learn discipline under his good friend, Gouken. Although hesitant at first, Ken eventually warmed up to his new environment, getting along especially well with his fellow student, Ryu. Ken's warm and passionate nature contrasts his best friend, and the two love to test one another. He just can't say no to a challenge from Ryu.
Now settled into a comfortable life in America with his expecting wife, Ken is reluctant to enter the new fighting tournament. It is only after Ryu issues a personal challenge that he enters the tournament, ready to show his good friend that he still has his fighting spirit.
Moves
Street Fighter IV
Super Street Fighter IV, SSFIV:AE, Ultra
Ryu
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Ryu is the definition of the lone-wolf street fighter. His stern determination to become a master of his fighting style has inspired many fellow martial artists. His training is his life and he will do whatever it takes to perfect his technique.
When Ryu was a boy, a master martial artist named Gouken adopted him. The young boy grew under Gouken's care, learning his unnamed fighting techniques with his best friend and fellow student, Ken Masters. Once Ryu turned 23, Gouken deemed him ready to leave the dojo and test his skills against the best fighters in the world at the first World Warrior Tournament. Ryu won the contest, but the championship fight with Sagat, the Emperor of Muay Thai, was brutal and released dark power called the Satsui no Hadou from inside the warrior. Though he came out victorious, Ryu was still troubled by the experience and became unsure about his own powers. It is only after the comforting words of his best friend that Ryu began to understand that there is still much he has to learn about himself and his fighting style.
The Satsui no Hadou, or Surge of Murderous Intent, is similar to M. Bison's Psycho Power and Ryu strives to avoid using it at all costs in order to keep true to his sensei's peaceful teachings. But there are those who wish to use Ryu and harness the power of Satsui no Hadou for themselves, including the CEO of S.I.N. and head of the new tournament, Seth.
Moves
Street Fighter IV
Super Street Fighter IV, SSFIV:AE, Ultra
Zangief
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A man who trains with polar bears in Siberia should not be taken lightly. Zangief is the greatest professional wrestler the Soviet Union has ever produced and his ferociously muscular body is packed with blazing passion and love for his home country. He is a patriot to his very core and is disgusted at acts of selfish evil.
Zangief is ready to prove he is the strongest fighter in the world and fights for his land and the little ones who look up to him. Using close range combat, Zangief will gladly take a punch in order to grab his opponent. He is called the Red Cyclone for a reason and his famous Spinning Piledriver is to be feared.
Moves
Street Fighter IV
Super Street Fighter IV, SSFIV:AE, Ultra
Bosses
Balrog
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The former boxing champion and prizefighter will work for whoever offers up the most cash. After being tossed from boxing for permanently injuring his opponent with illegal moves, Balrog joined Shadaloo and moved through the ranks to become Bison's enforcer. After Shadaloo's collapse, Balrog disappeared into the shadows. But you know this boxer can't stay out of the spotlight for too long.
Moves
Street Fighter IV
Super Street Fighter IV
Super Street Fighter IV: Arcade Edition, Ultra
Sagat
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Sagat, the Emperor of the Muay Thai boxing world, is the national hero of Thailand. He has defeated many opponents who sought his title, including Dan Hibiki's father, but no fight has left as strong an impression as his first encounter with Ryu. After a shocking defeat, Sagat was left with a wound that still burns though his chest to this day. The pain and hatred that followed his loss lead Sagat to briefly join M. Bison's criminal organization. He left after realizing Bison's devious plans and returned to Thailand to train his body and mind in hopes of a true rematch with Ryu.
Sagat's towering form is a large asset, granting him long-reaching attacks. His punishing kicks and knees are impressive to watch, but they should be avoided at all cost.
Moves
Street Fighter IV
Super Street Fighter IV
Super Street Fighter IV: Arcade Edition, Ultra