SinceStreet Fighter 5’s debut in 2016, Capcom has continued to support it. Initially releasing to mixed reviews, due to the lack of content and minimal roster, subsequent DLC and updated releases have helped bolster the game into a better light. These updates gave it significant technical overhauls, withStreet Fighter 5: Arcade Editionin 2017 andStreet Fighter 5: Champion Editionin 2020adding plenty of new and old characters such as Akira fromRival Schools, the returning Dan Hibiki, or newcomer Luke. The latest update to the game, touted as the Definitive Update, will be coming toStreet Fighter 5very soon too.This was announced via a video posted on Capcom’s social media channels, which detail every single facet of this upcoming update. One of these will be a new Balance Update to the game’s roster. No specific details have been given on which parts ofeach character inStreet Fighter 5have been changed, though presumably those changes will be divulged to fans at a future date.RELATED:Street Fighter 6 Logo Looks Almost Identical to Adobe Stock Photo ArtOne of the biggest parts that was announced through this definitive update will be a variety of new cosmetic changes and filters. One of these filters is the Cel Shading Filter, which gives the characters and backgrounds a distinct anime-looking aesthetic. This makes some of the action and special moves inStreet Fighter 5appear more stylized, which meshes really well with the game’s current art direction. The other filter, known as Pixel Filter, gives the game a rougher aesthetic, and makes it look likeStreet Fighter 5was being displayed on an arcade cabinet. It should be noted that both of these filters are only available in offline play.
The other cosmetic update will add plenty of new colors for the tracksuitalternate costume inStreet Fighter 5, where all characters in the roster will be receiving eight color palette swaps with this suit. Finally, five new songs from the Cap-Jams team will be added in this update, adding remixes for all five characters that have appeared in the fifth season ofStreet Fighter 5’s DLC. This update will be available for fans to try out on March 29.
With this definitive update, it’s possible thatStreet Fighter 5will be taking a backseat after many years of support. WithStreet Fighter 6being announced last month, more attention will be given to its development. Not much is known about this next mainline entry of the long-running franchise, other than a short teaser trailer showing Ryu’s grizzled look, a photorealistic artstyle, and the game’s logo. Capcom told fans to expect more news aboutStreet Fighter 6coming this summer.
Street Fighter 5is available now for PC and PlayStation 4.
