Street Fighter 6’s first premium DLC character, Rashid, arrives in July

Street Fighter 6’s first DLC fighter is one of the series’ newest: the Middle Eastern master of the cyclone, Rashid. The premium Year 1 character pass will add him to the roster of characters on 24 July.

Capcom devoted a lengthy PlayStation Blog post to explaining Rashid’s origins and character, as well as his move set. This character was first introduced in Street Fighter 5This 2016 title was his last playable game appearance. “In Street Fighter 6, Rashid’s basic ease of handling from Street Fighter 5 is maintained,” game director Takayuki Nakayama said, “while expanding his overall range of movements by increasing the number of acrobatic movements and air currents incorporated into his moves.”

Rashid’s whirlwind attack style from SF5 The new Arabian Cyclone is an alternating kick which summons a small wind cyclone. It can be transitioned into the Rolling Assault, or Wing Stroke strikes, introduced in Street Fighter 5 The character’s version

As a Super Level 2, he can create a wind that moves toward his enemy while modifying or enhancing the properties of some special attacks. Whirlwind Shoot, for instance, can cause air currents to be disruptive if you hold it down and charge it. “Air currents can be utilized to expand his neutral game, strings, and combos,” Takayama said, “allowing the player’s individuality to shine through.”

Rashid’s Level 3 Super, also on display in the gameplay video Capcom released Wednesday, summons a tempest that raises a helpless opponent mid-air, where they receive “a monsoon of powerful blows,” Capcom said.

Rashid comes with the Character Pass for $29.99, which includes four more fighters. Street Fighter 6’s first year of release. It is included with all three editions of the game that were released on 2 June for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5 Windows PC, and Xbox Series X.