Street Fighter 6received its full reveal at Sony’s most recent PlayStation State of Play presentation, with Capcom disclosing a bounty of new features that fans can look forward to from the upcoming fighting game. One of the most recent announcements is an emote mechanic for the pre-match lobby. Friendly pre-match smack talk and bravado are often part of the ritual that kicks off aStreet Fightermatch, and withStreet Fighter 6’s new “Game Face” feature, players have a new way to get into their opponent’s head.
Since the impressivereveal ofStreet Fighter 6, more details have come out surrounding new features and characters for the sixth installment of the long-standing franchise.Street Fighter 6will introduce the new “Drive” system, lending itself to more experimentation with fighting styles, and revised “Classic” and “Modern” controls. Per a wave of leaks that Capcom has acknowledged recently, players can look forward to new characters, including Juri, Ed, and Rashid. With fan excitement at a high, Capcom has routinely delivered snippets of gameplay across social media to enthusiastic fans wanting to see more of the game after its reveal.
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One of the more substantial bits of gameplay comes from the officialStreet FighterTwitter account, showing off a small feature called “Game Face,” where players can press directional buttons to change the expression of their fighter on the pre-match screen. Players can watch as Luke and Ryu scowl, smile, and act smug at each other as the fight is underway. This small clip also gives players an early glimpse ofStreet Fighter 6’s character selectionscreen, which immediately transitions to a WWE-style walk-out to start the match. A minor detail that many eagle-eyed fans in the comments section appear to be appreciating.
Due to the brevity of this clip, it remains uncertain ifStreet Fighter 6’s new emote mechanic is locked to only four preset expressions or if there are more to come. Customization has been at the forefront of recent fighting games, so it would make sense for Capcom to integrate more emote options through unlocks or even microtransactions. It may not be too long until players get the complete picture of character customization and the full extent of “Game Face.” Capcom has been quite open to showcasingStreet Fighter 6since it opened the floodgates during this week’sPlayStation State of Play, and more details will surely follow in the coming months.
Street Fighter 6still has a long way to go before launch, but it appears that Capcom is taking a lot of early fan feedback to heart. Following acontroversial logo reveal in February,Street Fighter 6returned with a newly designed logo, proudly displayed throughout its first trailer. Early concept art leaks have been received positively by the fighting game community, and Capcom has responded with appreciation towards the fans. A lot could change from here to release, though it appears thatStreet Fighter 6’s “Game Face” feature is already proving popular among fans and could be a small detail that helps continue the franchise’s success.
Street Fighter 6will launch in 2023 for PC, PS4, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S.
