Summary
Street Fighter 6is adding a 19th member to its playable roster in the form ofStreet Fighter 5’s dashing hero Rashid. The latest installment in Capcom’s seminal 2D fighting franchise finally stepped into the arena in June to critical acclaim and high sales figures, proving thatStreet Fighteris still as popular as ever.Street Fighter 6introduced new mechanics likethe free-roaming World Tour story mode, real-time commentary during match-ups, and a new Modern control scheme that makes it easier for newcomers to pull off classic special attacks.
Of course, the main selling point of any good fighting game is its cast of playable characters, andStreet Fighter 6features a colorful roster of returning favorites and new World Warriors. The base game comes with 18 battle-hungry martial artists, and Capcom has already promised thatat least four newStreet Fighter 6characterswill be released as DLC. The first of these new challengers is Rashid of the Turbulent Wind, whose wind-manipulation powers and parkour fighting style were highlighted in his designatedStreet Fighter 6gameplay trailer at the beginning of July.
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The wait forRashid’s arrival inStreet Fighter 6is now over, as he is available as either a standalone purchase or as part of the game’s Year 1 character pass. According to a recent press statement from Capcom, Rashid comes with his own story content in World Tour mode, a similar plotline forStreet Fighter 6’s classic Arcade mode, and two new “Pirate” and “Resort” themed avatar outfits that can be unlocked in the Hub Goods Shop. Rashid is also eligible to be used in the upcoming Evolution Championship Series 2023 event that is set to run between August 4 and 6.
Rashid is a relatively new facein the ever-growingStreet Fighteruniverse, as he made his first appearance in 2016’sStreet Fighter 5. Hailing from Saudi Arabia, Rashid began his journey by searching for a missing friend who was kidnapped by the sinister Shadaloo organization - which in turn brought him into the final battle against its leader M. Bison. Like many real-lifeStreet Fighterplayers, Rashid likes to stream his battles across social media, and his power wind attacks and acrobatic fighting style made him quite infamous in theStreet Fighter 5competitive arena.
As such, Rashid’s announcement as a post-launch character inStreet Fighter 6has led to players joking about not looking forward to fighting him online once he is released. That day has finally come, with Rashid now joiningStreet Fighter 6as its 19th playable fighter. The previously announced A.K.I., Ed, and Akuma are all said to be joining him later this year as part ofStreet Fighter 6’s Year 1 character pass.
Street Fighter 6is available now on PC, PS4, PS5, and Xbox Series X.
