Street Fighter 6, the latest entry in Capcom's acclaimed fighting game series, has sparked controversy over its monetization strategy, particularly the pricing of the new Outfit 3. Players are frustrated that these outfits, priced at 300 Fighter Coins each, cannot be purchased directly as the in-game currency is only sold in bundles that start at 250 coins for $4.99 USD. Moreover, there's no option to buy a bundle of costumes at a discounted rate. Critics point out that acquiring all Outfit 3 costumes for 18 characters would cost around $100 USD, which is more expensive than the base game itself.

The Street Fighter community has expressed their dismay on forums and social media, suggesting a boycott, while comparing the situation to unfavorable practices in other games. The criticism falls on the heels of previous backlash Capcom faced for similar pricing models applied to DLC such as the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles content released earlier. Despite these issues, Street Fighter 6 has been positively reviewed and boasts strong sales, with over two million copies sold since its release.

Capcom has not yet responded to the monetization critique. The situation highlights the ongoing debate in the gaming industry about in-game purchases and DLC pricing.