Los Angeles, California – Street Fighter fans eagerly anticipate the arrival of new guest characters in the upcoming game, Street Fighter 6. For the first time in the series’ over 35-year history, two outside characters, Terry Bogard and Mai Shiranui, will be joining the roster of the highly anticipated release.
While there was initial hope for a December launch, it has been confirmed that Mai Shiranui, known as the Alluring Kunoichi, will not be playable in Street Fighter 6 until early 2025. This news comes as Capcom released a social media post updating fans on the character’s release schedule. Despite previous plans for a Winter 2025 debut, fans will have to wait a bit longer to see Mai in action.
The delay in Mai’s release raises questions about the future launch dates for the remaining Season 2 content. Speculations suggest that Terry’s release may be around August, with Mai following in January and Elena in April. These predictions are based on an analysis of the developer’s previous content release schedule.
The inclusion of guest characters like Terry and Mai has sparked discussions among fans and developers alike. Questions about how their iconic moves from Fatal Fury will be integrated into Street Fighter, as well as the potential for a Capcom vs. SNK revival, have been circulating in the gaming community. The decision to include these characters was also met with curiosity about the developers’ reasoning behind the choices.
As fans eagerly await the official debut of these new characters, it is expected that Terry Bogard will receive further teasers at upcoming gaming events. Overall, the addition of Terry and Mai to the Street Fighter universe has brought a fresh wave of excitement and anticipation among fans worldwide.