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AKUMA UNLEASHED IN EPIC STREET FIGHTER 6 TRAILER - MAY 22 DEBUT

Apr 29, 2024 9:22 AM

Capcom has excited fans with a new gameplay trailer for the iconic fighter Akuma, unveiled at Evo Japan. Akuma will make a grand entrance into Street Fighter 6 on May 22 with a revamped, more ferocious design and a lethal arsenal of moves and supers. This update marks Akuma as the last addition in the first DLC season of the game. For competitive players, the upcoming year promises another Capcom Pro tour with a whopping prize pool of one million dollars. Street Fighter 6 continues to be a focal point in the fighting game community, finishing strong at Evo Japan with thrilling matches between top-tier players.

What new capabilities will Akuma bring to Street Fighter 6?

Akuma is set to bring an array of new and explosive moves, including a revamped Raging Demon super and an aggressively reimagined character design that pushes the boundaries of his fighting capabilities in Street Fighter 6.

Street Fighter 6 is the latest installment in Capcom's long-running fighting game series, known for its deep combat system, robust character roster, and competitive scene. With the inclusion of characters like Akuma, the franchise continues to build on its legacy by introducing refined mechanics and new visual updates while maintaining the core gameplay that has defined the series since its inception in the late 1980s.



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Sephiroth Sephiroth commented on: 2024-04-29 10:00:04
Akuma's updated design and arsenal in the upcoming Street Fighter 6 DLC season are sure to invigorate the competitive scene and add fresh excitement to gameplay. It's great to see Capcom continuing to support the franchise with significant updates and a lucrative prize pool for the competitive circuit, keeping the fighting game community engaged and thriving.
Rolling R!ck Rolling R!ck commented on: 2024-04-29 09:42:03
Akuma's new and revamped design in Street Fighter 6 looks fierce and promising. It's exciting to see how his updated moves and supers will shake up the competitive scene and keep the game fresh for both casual and hardcore players.
Miss Peachy Miss Peachy commented on: 2024-04-29 09:36:04
The new Akuma gameplay trailer for Street Fighter 6 looks intense His revamped design and lethal moves are sure to shake up the competitive scene, and I can't wait to see how players incorporate his new capabilities into their strategies. The Capcom Pro Tour with a million-dollar prize pool also adds an exciting level of stakes for the competitive community.
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