Street Fighter 6received a new balance patch this week, and it makes some important changes to all the games' characters and the overall fighting mechanics. With a few weeks until the game’s first anniversary, the new patch forStreet Fighter 6makes the game more balanced while also introducing a long-awaited character, Akuma.
The patch notes forStreet Fighter 6’s Season 2 updatepromise some long-awaited changes to the characters and how they fight. Although only time will tell how effective the patch is at balancing the game, the patch notes reveal what players can look forward to.
Street Fighter 6 Makes Changes to Characters and Mechanics
Stronger Attacks Get Some Nerfs
Specific attacks will see their fair share of nerfs with the balance patch. Although the patch notes state that characters will also get buffs, it’s clear that there is a heavier focus on nerfs. The Season 2 update focuses on weakening attacks that have been particularly difficult for players to go up against. Although some may be worried that nerfing powerful attacks could changewhat makes a character special inStreet Fighter 6, the patch notes emphasize that attacks won’t be weakened to the point that a fighter loses their identity.
Changes to Combo Inputs
A major goal of the balance patch seems to be refining the overall mechanics and controls. This is being attempted through reworking the game’s combo inputs, to make the controls feel more fine-tuned overall. Season 2’s update isn’tthe first balance patchStreet Fighter 6has seen this year, and hopefully this change to combo inputs will make the game feel tighter and more responsive.
Modern Controls Updates
One of the biggest benefits of the game is thatStreet Fighter 6features a modern control systemthat makes the game more accessible for newcomers. It may not be as versatile as the game’s classic control system, but it’s a great way to introduce other players to fighting games, when they can sometimes be quite compelx with their mechanics.
Akuma
Theaddition of Akuma toStreet Fighter 6’s rosteris definitely one of the most obvious changes featured in the Season 2 update. Since the character launched earlier this week, players have already found two secret Super Moves, bringing some great surprises to the game. Akuma made his first appearance in the franchise inSuper Street Fighter 2 Turboas a secret character, so it only makes sense for the character to feature some secret attacks as well.
Changes to Every Character
All 21 characters in the game’s roster are being re-balanced, which will hopefully make the overall experience of fighting more enjoyable for players. Each character is getting their own changes, like Dee Jay’s damage output being lowered and Cammy’s forward throw putting her further away from opponents. Thecharacters in theStreet Fighterfranchisehave helped make the series what it is, and Season 2’s balance patch will hopefully bring some great improvements to these characters and their mechanics.
Street Fighter 6
WHERE TO PLAY
Play legendary masters and new fan favorites like Ryu, Chun-Li, Luke, Jamie, Kimberly and more in this latest edition with each character featuring striking new redesigns and exhilarating cinematic specials.Dominate the Fighting Ground: Street Fighter 6 offers a highly evolved combat system with three control types - Classic, Modern and Dynamic - allowing you to quickly play to your skill level.The new Real Time Commentary Feature adds all the hype of a competitive match as well as easy-to-understand explanations about your gameplay. The Drive Gauge is a new system to manage your resources. Use it wisely in order to claim victory.Explore the Streets in World Tour: Discover the meaning of strength in World Tour, an immersive, single-player story mode. Take your avatar and explore Metro City and beyond. Meet Masters who will take you under their wing and teach you their style and techniques.Seek Rivals in the Battle Hub: The Battle Hub represents a core mode of Street Fighter 6 where players can gather and communicate, and become stronger together. Use the avatar you create in World Tour to check out cabinets on the Battle Hub floor and play against other players, or head over to the Game Center to enjoy some of Capcom’s classic arcade games.
