Akuma Invades Street Fighter 6: Save Yourself Who Can

Akuma Brings Hell to Street Fighter 6 – Necessity or Desperation?

Get ready, or not, because the Street Fighter 6 is about to receive Akuma. Yes, the same character who has been doing the same thing since the 90s. Capcom decided it was time to shake up the dojo with his arrival on May 22nd, promising to shake up the game's structures. But honestly, it's more likely just another Tuesday for series veterans.

The New Old Akuma and His Costume Closet So, Akuma doesn't arrive alone; he brings a suitcase full of new costumes for all the first year characters. Yes, because what we really needed was another outfit option for Rashid and company. The owners of Year 1 Ultimate Pass You can breathe a sigh of relief – your prayers for more microtransactions have been answered.

Enma Cave: A New Setting for the Same Fights Akuma's home, Enma's Cave, will also be added to the game. Because nothing says “innovation” like fighting in yet another dark and gloomy place. Luckily, Year 1 Ultimate Pass owners won't have to pay extra for it – that's enough for what they spent, right?

Akuma in World Tour Mode: More of the Same with a Touch of Drama Akuma not only brings his arsenal of moves – which, let's be honest, we all already know by heart – but also infiltrates all three game modes. On World Tour, he promises to bring more details of his story… which is probably the same story of revenge and darkness as always. For the nostalgic, there's even a retro costume inspired by his first appearance, because nothing sells like old nostalgia.

Akuma Blows: Why Change is Hard Your movements? More of the same. We have the Gou Hadoken, which can now transform into a “red fireball” – wow, what an innovation. Ashura Senku and Adamant Flame allow Akuma to move around the scene as if he were on an ice skating rink, while his Super Arts range from concentrated fireballs to attacks that leave his opponents literally burned.

Is Akuma Worth the Hype? Akuma may be an eye-catcher for fans, but will his addition really change anything in Street Fighter 6? Or is this just another attempt to keep the game relevant while everyone waits for the next big release? If you're a fan, you'll probably enjoy it. If not, well, maybe it's time to look for something really new. Stay tuned, but don't expect too much – it's just Akuma doing what he always does.