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

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

Mai Shiranui, the third character in the game's second season, has dramatically increased Street Fighter 6's popularity. On her release day, Steam's peak concurrent player count surged past 63,000 (compared to the previous peak of 24-27,000), marking the game's best performance since May 2024.

Access to Mai Shiranui is granted to Battle Pass owners. World Tour mode allows players to cultivate a relationship with Mai, learn her moves, and subsequently test them in Battle Hub. A second costume, inspired by her appearance in Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves, has also been added.

A temporary addition to Battle Hub is Professor Woshige, a renowned fighting game developer. Players can experience his unique gameplay until March 10th. The update also includes new Master League ranks and rewards.

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