Mai Shiranui Increases Hype for Street Fighter 6

Street Fighter 6 welcomes a new fighter, reigniting player interest. The latest addition is Mai Shiranui, a popular character from the Fatal Fury franchise.

Capcom's Street Fighter 6 has been a resounding success, boasting 4.4 million copies sold by December 31st, 2024. While some fans felt the game lacked frequent content updates, the introduction of Mai Shiranui has proven a significant boost.

Mai Shiranui is the third character in the game's second season pass and her arrival has noticeably impacted Street Fighter 6's popularity. Steam's peak concurrent player count surged to over 63,000 on her release day, a considerable increase from the previous peak of 24-27,000—the highest since May 2024.

Access to Mai is granted via the Battle Pass. World Tour mode allows players to build relationships with Mai, learn her moves, and then put their skills to the test in Battle Hub. A second costume, inspired by her appearance in Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves, has also been added.

The Battle Hub also features a temporary guest character: Professor Woshige, a renowned fighting game developer. Players can experience his unique fighting style until March 10th. Further updates include new Master League ranks and rewards.

Capcom showcased Mai's impressive fighting techniques in a dedicated trailer.