Capcom reveals Mai Shiranui as the latest Street Fighter 6 DLC fighter
Capcom has released a new trailer for Street Fighter 6, introducing Mai Shiranui from the Fatal Fury series as the newest DLC fighter. She will join the roster on February 5 and can be purchased with Fighter Coins. Players who own the Year 2 Character Pass or the Ultimate Pass will unlock her automatically on release. The trailer also teases Mai’s signature quick strikes, acrobatic footwork, and flashy finishers that fans have come to expect from the character.
The accompanying trailer highlights Mai’s return with her iconic movement and resourceful use of fans, enabling fast juggles and sharp mix-ups. The footage reveals a blend of swift punches, mid-range pokes, and devastating supers that emphasize precision timing and space control in Street Fighter 6’s modern system.
Looking ahead, this spring Street Fighter 6 will welcome Elena, the African princess known from the series for her graceful fighting style and healing flair. Alongside Mai, the roster continues to expand with familiar faces and new interactions that energize online matches. Earlier in the year, Terry Bogard and another guest fighter named M. Boyson appeared in prior updates, cementing the game’s habit of courting longtime fans with beloved veterans.
Street Fighter 6 released in 2023 on PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. Players and critics praised its bold approach to modern fighting game design, with Steam showing a strong reception of about 85% positive reviews. The title continues to receive balance patches, new stages, and a steady stream of downloadable content, keeping the experience fresh for both new players and veterans alike. (VG Times)
As a live-service title, Street Fighter 6 relies on periodic updates rather than stand-alone sequels. Mai Shiranui’s arrival fits the game’s strategy of expanding the lineup with iconic characters from across the arcade era, while Elena’s spring debut broadens the game’s cultural reach and adds a different toolkit for players who prefer more technical, precise footwork and rhythm-based combos. Fighters in the community are likely to explore synergy between Mai’s flashy offense and Elena’s more measured, graceful style, creating dynamic matchups that test adaptation and timing.