

That’s a fine omen of character variety, and one which should see SF6 get off to a great start, online and in local competition. And while Here Come The Cool Kids is a risky (and usually foolhardy) venture, some of these combatants have already been excitedly claimed by players - even before they’ve had a chance to check them out in person. On social media, there is a welcome sense of acceptance for all of these characters - a far cry from the arcade days of yore, when it cost mucho buckos in order to test out newcomers, and thus often saw them loitering in the shadows. Led by the poster kid trio Luke, Jamie, and the effervescent Kimberly, SF6 offers up several characters that have already captured the hearts of cosplayers, streamers, and the fan artist community, including the lithe grappler Manon, the powerhouse that is Marisa, the wholesome and physics-defying Lily, and the mysterious JP - who may or may not be the villain of the piece.

Stepping into the Street Fighter ring for the first time, we have an array of colorful and exciting new stars.
